Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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This energetic student finds an ideal ay to cool off In the hot afternoon. Slam-diving became a favored event at the Bcrkly Inn in fori Lauderdale. Photo by Steve Oh-on Hordes of Marauders took tradition to the shores of Florida to Raise A Little ’Ville . . . by Brian K. Morgan Ousting winds and seemingly arctic temperatures failed to chill the hearts of many Millersvllle students on March 7 this year. They had a goal that transcended the physical discomfort of the day. They were hound to Florida to “Raise a Little Ville. The race south was officially begun after the last class of the day. which invariably was occupied by a major test. The road to freedom, for those who drove, was Interstate 95. and on it the quest for sun and fun was joined by vacationers from all along the east coast. Don Johnson and Madonna look-alikes clutched the steering wheels of Porschcs from Massachusetts. Pintos from Maine. Chevies from Virginia, and BMWs from Delaware, all with the determined faces of college students on Spring Break. One of the many hotel catering to student on their spring break. The pool area often becomes the social attraction during hot lazy afternoons. Photo by Steve Olson 10 Student Life

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II feels flood lo down a soda .iftcr eating pizza with hot peppers. All were susceptible to the onslaught of munchy attacks. Photo by lirlan Morgan Kerry Schwoycr and Jay Massinger grab a quick drink between classes. The SMAC also satisfied many a sweet tooth with their popular ice cream bll zards. Photo by belli Stephen Critical cases of the late night munchies were stabilized by Junk Food Treatment --------------by Kelli Stephens---- Alter long hours of studying in Ganser Library or in their rooms college students tend to find themselves craving something to cat. Many MU students used the convenience of the delivery services that local pizza places offer. Cheesesteak strombolis with no onions continued to be a favorite after-dinner snack, not to mention pizzas topped with everything from pepperonis and extra cheese to black olives and anchovies. The SMAC Galley continued making deliveries in the evening this year, adding nachos covered with a hot, spicy cheese sauce to the snack habits of many people afflicted with the munchies. And it is claimed by some that the SMAC makes the finest chocolate milkshakes in existence. Lor those with the inclination to escape the dorm room with all its prying eyes, the SMAC also provided a comfortable atmosphere within a five minute walk from anywhere on campus in which to stop and grab a gui k bite or a lull meal. Of course, old favorites from the good old days back home weren't forgotten. Bonnie Berndt enjoyed settling down with a bowl of strawberry ice cream and pretzels. I vc been eating it since I was a baby, ' claimed Bonnie. And Lisa Kcantillo still enjoyed digging into French onion dip with a pile of nacho chips, or eating potato chips with mayonnaise. I know it sounds weird, but it tastes great! she said. For off-campus students learning to cope with weekly food bills snac k food took the form of those leftovers in the refrigerator like cold chicken, roast beef meat loaf even Chinese food. But everybody at MU this year no matter what their snack time preference, found something somewhere to combat their late night hunger pangs! ■ Student Life 9

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The annual spring migration was helped considerably by falling fuel prices. Gasoline on the way south was selling at the magical rate of 85 cents per gallon. Even unleaded fuel prices fell below the dollar mark. Increased savings through decreased fuel spending meant more cash on hand in Ft. Lauderdale. This became a mathematical equation easily understood by math majors and history majors alike. Upon arrival In Ft. Lauderdale, the hotel became home and the pool became a sort of communal gathering point. The universal question on everybody’s lips was. So, where arc you from? Occasionally MU students were pleasantly surprised by running into other students from Millersville. Advice was swapped, which bars to hit and when, and promises were made to party together. Sometimes the promises were kept, sometimes not During the day. 'The Strip resembled a normal city street. At night, however. It was transformed into a mad. humanity-packed party, rhoto by Steve Olson Cleanliness was next to absolutely nothing for a week. This disaster area is a prime example o( vacation housekeeping habits. Photo by Steve Olson but it felt good to see familiar faces in the crazy, fast-paced world of Ft. Lauderdale. Students from across the nation converged nightly on the long stretch of clubs along route AI A. know n affectionately as The Strip.” Most students made it a goal to stop at every establishment along the way. some preferring the small, relatively unknow n hotel bars. Others chose to pay the heavy cover charge at well-known sites like Penrods and the button to take advantage of free drinks and a wider cross-section of the American and Canadian student society. The most popular hot spots offered a wide variety of free gifts to lure fun-seeking collegians through their front doors. Collecting club T-shirts became a major activity, but offers of free mugs, sunglasses and hats were also popular advertising techniques. Many clubs held nightly wet T-shirt contests in addition to live bands as part of their entertainment. Enthusiasm was abundant, as the tightly-packed crowd of spectators, both male and female, cheered for favored contestants. The winner, after having her shirt literally drenched with ice water and doing at least one short dance, was awarded a cash prize of one hundred dollars. The enthusiasm of the crowd often motivated the radiant girls on stage to turn the contest into one of more than just wet T-shirts. The shirts became shredded and dresses and pants were sometimes discarded, to the sheer delight of the screaming crowd. Many clubs tried to control this provocative behavior, no matter how welcome, while others actually encouraged it. One packed hot spot even founded the slogan Ho Skin No Win. which was chanted ritual-like by the mob to heighten the excitement of the event. in the morning, survivors of the night before struggled to McDonald s for a healing bite of food — those that bothered to eat anything at all. It was a scene strangely reminiscent of Sunday brunches at Gordinier Dining Mall. The rest, those too physically or financially weakened to hit a restaurant, crawled early to the beach to let the warm rays of the bright Florida sun chase the fuzziness from their minds. Daytime was a sharp contrast to the busy madness of the Strip at night. Students tanned, tossed frisbees. played hackysack or jogged along the beach. They also lounged in the refreshing coolness of the hotel pool. Spring Break weather was too hot for people conditioned to the chill of the Villc to do Continued on page 12 Student Life 11