Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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 Junior Rod Jackson displays his feeling toward another dinner at Gordenier. Since Chicken was Inexpensive, it was often found on the menu, rhoto by James Smith Long food lines can be found in both Gordeneir and Lyle. Plans arc underway to create a better system to help alleviate some of the wait at Gordenier. rhoto by James Smith Students express their true feelings as they wait in line to enter the dining halls. Going to cat was not the most favorite thing students chose to do. rhoto by James Smith Students realize that there is more to the cafeterias than what appears on the menu, rhoto by James Smith Cafeterias 29

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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

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Three Galgc residents enjoy co ed living as part of college life, Students realized that there were advantages as well as disadvantages to this living arrangement. Photo by James Smith After decorations enhance the surroundings your dorm room becomes your New Home by robin rosenfeld four cinder block walls, two beds, two desks, closets, not much shelf space, and a window that frames a most distinguished parking lot. Put them all together and what do you have? A dorm room at Millersville University. They aren't that bad. they are just small. In fact, after the posters, pictures, plants and other decorations tastefully enhance the room, it is quite cozy as it becomes your home for the semester. In every dorm, responsible people arc entrusted with the job of Resident Assistants. These RA s are in charge of making sure the residents in the hall obey all orders set in the Resident Life Handbook. Something else to ponder. The small cubicle you call your room is most likely shared with another person, your roommate. Were you assigned someone who wasn't exactly your first choice for Roomie of the Year ? Maybe you like peace and quiet while studying for Physics and your roommate cranks the stereo blaring Golden Oldies when you would much rather hear Bruce Springsteen. But more importantly, the snack and drink machines. Every dorm is furnished with them, and if they don't eat your money they can act as godsends when it comes to the midnight munchies and you ate your last candy bar during the day. The final concern of dorm life is home cooking. It just doesn't exist. Because of your residency status you are required to purchase a mealticket. Of course, frequenting Wendy’s, McDonald s. Hardee's, and Pizza Hut does exist. However, man cannot live on fast food alone! The key to dorm life is relax — make yourself feel at home. Rearranging the room, adding carpet and curtains brings out the hominess. Halls such as Gaige offer the opportunity to move the furniture to create ingenious designs. A Gaige sophomore recalls. Last year I had my room at least 10 different ways. Dorm life can be very exciting and enjoyable. Make the best of it. Afterall, it is going to be home away from home for the next few years. ■ 30 Dorms