Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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The MC cafeteria is famous for its mealtime en- tertainment by Paul Hartford. The cafeteria is a great place to celebrate impor- tant events . . . like Debbie’s 18th birthday. that someone has moved your books, and you are now sitting in a very scenic spot-right under the window and on the floor. Having finally obtained a seat, the floorshow soon begins. At each meal the young ladies of MC present a fash- ion review for anyone who will stop to notice them. On occasion anything from satin gym shorts to formal attire is modeled. This is also the time when everyone gets to see the new engagement ring or finds out that your old boyfriend has just asked out your ex-best frined. Wal- ter Cronkite would have to work over- time to spread the news faster than it can travel in the cafeteria. It is this aspect of the cafeteria that draws students to it. If they get a little something to eat while there, it only makes them a little less hungry and so makes their bill at Ken ' s a little less extravagant. -Charles Dunn Killer’s Korner’’ was definitely the place to eat. Next, the student is ushered to the vegetables where a selection of every size, snape, and color of peas and beans awaits. On occasion you might detect the odor of carrots, squash, or spinach only to find that the last spoonful was served to the person who cut in front of you in line. The meal is topped off with a selection of bread which occasionally is fresh. At other times, the rolls make great paper weights. As you make your way to your re- served seat at the corner table, you find 19

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For many MC students there is rela- tively little time when they can relax from the pressure of school and also find out what ' s going on around cam- pus. One of the strategic spots to spend these few precious moments is in the cafeteria. While here they can for- get their worries- most of them that is-their health is an altogether differ- ent story. As a student enters the cafeteria, the first obstacle with which he has to deal is the long line. Although there are facilities for two lines, it has become standard procedure for only one line to be open until only five people are re- maining. At this point the second line is opened. There are two merits to be gained, however, from standing in line for no less than twenty minutes. Undoubtedly your posture is improved by stretching your neck in order to glimpse some fa- miliar face who might be honored by your presence. This time also gives you the chance to meet new friends and perhaps manage a date for Saturday night. Upon arriving at the salad bar, you realize that your long wait is almost over. Before you lies a variety of fresh crisp vegetables (that is, if you arrive within ten minutes of opening time). From then on it is a down hill battle. Oh, for those forgotten days of crou- tons and crackers! Next comes the desserts, a source of pride for the management. When at their best, Sarah Lee would have to give them a pat on the back. After this brief moment of elation a period of in- decision strikes. In this moment of panic one is allotted twenty seconds to make the crucial choice: to have a frankfurter with baked beans, liver and onions, or the chef ' s favorite- mystery meat. Rhonda Nations stocks up on the delicious cafe- teria food. 18

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Being able to form close friendships, like Karen Bronson and Charlie Johnson is one of MC’s assets. 20 Jokes abound concerning the dating life, or lack of it, on MC’s campus. One might get the impression that there was no interchange between the sexes. In order to get an accurate picture of the male-female relationship on cam- 1 pus, the opinions of an assortment of students were collected. From the male point of view, the sit- uation ranged from ' The girls are easy to get a date-just go to the Hederman- Gunter lobby” to the fact is girls walk around in wads— you never see a girl alone, and a guy would have to be pretty confident to make a move in a situation like that.” One male com- mented, I think most girls are anxious to get dates, but there is a lack of guys with enough confidence to appeal to Randy Follett and Susan Spruell enjoy a quiet moment in the Hederman Gunter lobby.