Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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PhotographsiLinn Howell Oxford is a university community. In a sense it is a mirror Which re- flects the attitudes and lifestyles of its students. In some ways all small towns are alike, in many ways they are each unique; Oxford is no exception. It has four hardware stores, six laun- dry and dry cleaners, Beasly's, two plant stores and The Oriental Rug Gallery. Founded in the 1960's the Oxford Retail Merchants Association repre- sents these and forty other local merchants. Because 75070 of the town's revenue is student derived, the prime objective of this organiza- tion is promotion of merchandise to students. Unlike industrial cities Which are often shaped by economic factors, the direction of the community is shaped by the students and must change as they change. TOP: Oxford, Ohio 45056. LEFT tpg. 28X Craig Bell examines a pair of pants from the selection at Roy Youngs. LEFT: Pinball is a popular student past time. ABOVE: Nancy Sparks, Mark Jost, Jon Hein, Randy Fulz, and John Robertson enjoy a pitcher of beer at the Boar's Head. RIGHT: A typ- ical meal at Burger Chief. 29

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An outsider passing through Ox- ford would inevitably ask the ques- tion Why does anybody go up- town? Freshmen year going uptown is for everyone. In fact the Whole cor- ridor usually goes together. If you're a freshman girl uptown is a great place to meet a guy. If you're a freshman guy its a little harder to meet anybody because the freshmen girls are usually looking for an up- perclassman. Some people go uptown for the Greek Life. A Visit to the Boar's Head, Al 8: Larry's or the Purity Will attest to this. Others go uptown because they want to dance or drink. Unfortu- nately the bars Close at 1:00 p.m. this means last call is at midnight and at 12:00 they start stacking the chairs. After this you can either sit under the water tower or go to Beas- ley's. No matter what your motives are uptown is a good way to escape from the pressures of classes, roommates, or romances by getting drunk. So the next time you feel the need to get away from it all journey to uptown Oxford and be prepared to ask or answer the following ques- tions: 1. What's your name? . What's your major? . Are you in a sororitylfraternity? . Where are you from? . Do you come uptown often? . Have you seen the formal gar- dens? . Do you want to go to bed? ONthUJN V A typical small town -- 3 banks, 2 theatres, a few bars, a few nice restaurants, a vol- unteer fire department, and a water tower. 28

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