Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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BBS! l.ocafcd on W. Trcdcrlcfc Street, the Philadelphia Mouse offers a relaxed atmosphere for commuters. Members of the Commuting Student's Association met every Tuesday for lunch and conversation. Photo by James Smith Windmills and silos complete the all-too-famlllar scene of beautiful Lancaster County. Commuters glanced at the surroundings on HI. 222 and Rt. 30 while on their Journey Into Mlllersvflle. Photo by Mertn Studios Commuters 27

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Time after time commuters found themselves On the Road Again — by robin rosenfeld= Some of them rolled out of their beds and climbed into their cars for a ten minute drive; others had to be out of bed before the sun warmed the highway. They were the commuters and their destinations were the classrooms. Commuting students had to contend with gas, car trouble, and bad weather. Usually, if they reached campus before 9 a.m. parking was not a problem. But if they rolled in much after that, the students had better have their comfortable walking shoes ready and waiting. Students that commuted to MU lived as close as 10 minutes to as far as two hours. And to some students, the ride to and from campus was a major drawback to their college life. You lose time recalls a Strasburg sophomore, I only have one class on Tuesdays and Thursdays and most of my time is spent on the road.” Carpooling is very much accepted in Millersvllle. For some Lynnebrook residents students take turns driving. My roommate drives one week, and I drive the next. It works out great. recalls senior Kathy Wright. Car trouble is a major problem that commuters have to think about. Another concern that they have to deal with is meeting people. The Student Memorial Center is the campus home for these travelers. They can eat, watch TV, or just sit around with other commuters. According to a Tanger junior, living in the dorms is much better than commuting. I get along great with my roommate and I have met so many more people. I also have more spending money since I don't have to worry about gas.” So whether it was 60 miles, or five miles, commuters made their daily drive to earn their college degree. ■ CL A common sight to all parking lots Is the commuter sticker located on the rear bumper. Whether it was 60 miles, or Just five, commuters made the dally drive to earn their college degree. Photo by James Smith 26 Commuters

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 Students discover there is more to the cafeteria than what appears On the Menu by robin We'll eat dinner at five, let's walk to Lyle for a change.' A change in what? The food? Of course not! The same variety of food is offered at both dining halls. Then why the change? For many students the cafeterias arc much more than just a place to eat. People often venture to the dining halls to catch some last minute studying before an exam, or to use the meal time to hear some of the latest gossip while drinking a cup of coffee. The most popular use of the cafeterias, besides eating, is socializing. They are one of the best places to meet with friends and talk once or twice a day. Cafeterias are often prime spots for meeting members of the opposite sex. Granted. It isn't easy to flirt with your mouth full of potatoes, but sitting and scoping are very popular. It is even important for some students to be seated In the right spot. The best spot at Lyle is in the front section with your seat facing the door. This way you can scope everyone that walks in the door. explains a Landes rosenfeid sophomore. There arc more aspects to being on the meal plan than scoping prospective dates. Students find many ways to make the most of cafeteria eating. They are entertained by watching some unsuspecting fool turn the salt shaker upside down when the lid was unscrewed. People even get a real kick out of sending strange things on the conveyor belt so the people In the kitchen can share in the laughter. The biggest applause however, comes when another fool drops his tray. This embarrassing situation usually receives a standing ovation. Students also find great pleasure in placing a glass on the rim underneath the chairs, making them fall when the chair is pulled out. In Lyle, one can always count on at least one glass hitting the ground during each meal. Eating in the dining halls is not something that every student looks forward to doing, but many of them discover that there is more to the cafeterias than what appears on the menu. ■ 28 Cafeterias