Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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As the Ville turns, so do the Days Of Our Student Lives -------by Jen Crissman---------1 s ' Quick, you unlock the door, and I'll turn on the TV These sentiments were often heard echoing throughout the hallways of the dorms all over campus during the afternoon. Soap operas were an extremely important aspect to many college students. While some liked to watch them for a little entertainment, others were die hard fans that would do practically anything to watch their favorite soap. For those college students who were lucky enough, they could plan their entire schedule so they had no afternoon classes. They were free to watch their soaps without the horrible interuption of trudging off to class. For those who were not so lucky, and had to go to afternoon classes, there were other alternatives. Many students kept VCR's in their rooms and taped the soaps while other students made their friends watch the soaps and take notes for them on what happens. However, no matter where you went on campus — the SMAC or any dorm — you were bound to see a TV on with a soap playing. There were always crowds gathered around the TV in the dorm lobbies and in rooms. Occasionally. one would hear comments and simultaneous cries: Eva is marrying an Alden for the third time?: Nina is pregnent and Philip is the father?: Cruz is in jail for life?: and Mike is the twin's father?! Yes. these statements epitamized the typical college student's attempt to break from reality and let themselves enter the magical, mystical fantasy world of the soaps! tuiiiiwl Doug Bishop and Hare Flockcn decide to give soaps a try and are totally captivated with looks of awe Suprisingly enough, many students get hooked because of their early a.m classes Photo hv Lise Smith 26 • Soaps

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I( cannot be said that the men of Millers-ville ate not active. Guys could always be seen playing some kind of sport with their friends. Photo by Patrick Morgan The Gilbert Beach resumes its flock of sun worshippers. After a long cold winter, many students donned their summer clothes and took to the outdoors. Photo by Patrick Morgan Enjoying the spring days. John Ocutt and man s best friend Dude share in a -relaxing game ol catch. Friends did not necessarily have to be human Photo by Patrick Morgan The guys of 9-D Brookwood take a needed break from student life Friends were seen all over Brookwood partying and kicking back. enjoying the good life. Photo by Patrick Morgan Megan. Maria. Jeannie. and MaryPat of 9-H Brookwood find their front porch the perfect place to check out the men, Friends made while in the dorms, made perfect off-campus roommates Photo by Patrick Morgan Lori Blizzard and Wendy Gregor stop and smile for the camera. Where ever one looked, friends were hanging out together. Photo by Patrick Morgan Friends • 25

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Brian Mantel's attention is drawn away from his studies by a beautiful soap opera star. Storiettes were the deciding factor in getting male students to watch faithfully Photo by Lisa Smith John Mann and Derrick Barkley take a break from football to view their daytime dramas. Imaginative scripts allowed guys and girls to get away from gameshows and enjoy TV with a complete storyline. Photo by Usd Smith Danny Watkins gives us the thumbs up while watching his favorite soap ot his favorite apartment hideaway. Some dorm students flocked to friends' apartments to watch their soaps in color. Photo by Pa trick Morgan Soap characters. Justin and Adrian. Days of Our Lives stars, attract many college students to the tube. Shows were watched faithfully via VCR tapes for those unlucky few who scheduled class during their soaps. Photo by Patrick Morgan Soaps • 27