Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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The cafeteria was officially opened with the start of school in the fall of 1952. It can accommodate several hundred students at one time, and with the rapid serving line, the students find little difficulty in getting a quick bite to eat. 1952 DeSoto Soft music piped in through the intercom enhances the relaxing atmosphere. Finally, the student has easy access to food, a must for the devoted student. Although Tiger Den is a good place for diligent students in the evening hours, it has a very social atmosphere around mealtimes. The peak hours are lunchtime and dinner. At these times, students can expect a short wait in line for food, but that gives the customer a chance to spot a table among the crowd. On Thursdays, around noon, there is live entertainment. Or on Monday nights, you can watch Monday Night Football on the big- screen TV or watch the Tigers play their hardest. On other nights, the Student Activities Council sponsors movies shown on the big screen TV. On Thursday nights there is live entertainment, like bands or comedians. Tiger Den is also host to special events, such as the M A S H party, which Larry Linville, a.k.a Frank Burns, attended and signed autographs for his fans, and a dance marathon for UNICEF. While it has many special events, Tiger Den is known more for its one product, food. Tiger Den is no ordinary cafeteria because it caters to almost everyone ' s taste. The 4,100 people who eat in the cafeteria daily are given the choice of six different types More than 4,000 students, faculty and staff converge daily on the Tiger Den. Formerly the Jones Hall Cafeteria, Tiger Den was reopened Feb. 12, 1986, after extensive remodeling. (Photo by Lesley Craig) of cuisine — Italian, deli, fast food, salads, ice cream or the standard cafeteria fare. The Italian food section offers lasagna and spaghetti, while the fast food section sports hamburgers and fries. Fried chicken is served piping hot at the deli, as well as the Tiger Shark submarine, a large sandwich guaranteed to satisfy a large appetite. To top it all off, students can stop at the ice cream parlor for a double scoop of their favorite flavors. Or if the student is very weight and health-conscious, he can opt for the salad bar. The choices are numerous and the atmosphere always provides almost whatever a college student desires. Sherri Fisher Laughing at the audience is comedian Tim Settimi, who appeared in the Tiger Den Comedy Show held Oct. 10. Tiger Den is the hot spot for concerts, comedy shows, movies, Monday Night Football as well as televised Memphis State basketball. (Photo by Devin Greaney) Captured Memories

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The face of the cafeteria is not all that has changed with time.. It was one of the first buildings to be completely air-con- ditioned 1962 DeSoto Returning to the stage to Pour on the Power, former Miss MSU, Gelene Ayres captures first place in the Tiger Den Talent Show. (Photo by Lesley Craig) relax or refuel, nowhere on campus can feats be accomplished better than at the full-service food stop known to all as iger Den and the comfort of the cafeteria make it the ultimate for studying, socializing and, of course, eating. During the late hours, one can find many students studying in Tiger Den. The cafeteria is conducive to studying because it provides the three essential study aids — comfort, quiet and food. A student can easily find a quiet table because there are several areas from which to choose. M emphis State has changed a lot through the years, but at least one thing remains unchanged — the popularity of the cafeteria. Tiger Den, formerly known as Jones Hall cafeteria, made its triumphant return when its doors reopened on Feb. 12, 1986, after the area was extensively remodeled. It is open from 6 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to midnight on weekends. These hours Tiger Den

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Whether to kill time, meet friends or escape from the dorm for a while, nothing can beat an evening of fun at one of Memphis State students ' A familiar gathering place, the Varsity Inn specializes in Tuesday taco night and Wednesday nickel beer night. (Photo by Lesley Craig) favorite hangouts Ms, ?U 1960 It ' s a crisp fall evening and by some rare turn of luck, you don ' t have to work phone duty in the dorm. You sure are glad you don ' t have to answer the six phones in the lobby and tell those girls that their boyfriends were the lucky few who actually got through to exchange intimate pleasantries. You made it through Dean Rawls ' daily room check without too many demerits. You ' re dying to get out of the dorm, and you ' re starved because you are not allowed to keep a refrigerator in your room. The only drawback to leaving is you have to be back by 9 p.m. Still, you think, a short break away will do me a world of good. So you leave, destination unknown. Most likely you ' ll end up at a restaurant, but which one is still a mystery. What about the new place, Sandy ' s, that se rves something called fast food? It ' s real close — just across the street from the SAE house (destined to become the VI). It has a cute jingle: 35 cents for a three course meal. Sounds to me like that ' s a steal. Or maybe you will go to Little Pigs Barbecue, even though it ' s not really the in place to hang out. If you want stay in the MSU area Campus Hangouts