Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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Athens Criterium Bike Race A first in Athens History is a success. Bike Race — 29

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Head to Head competi- tion is the name of the game between these two racers. I At the end of the turn, £ fl the bikers are seen 3 I finishing another lap. £ I Alone along the route this biker turns up Congress Street. 28

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A student relaxes in the 1804 room in Baker Center. The outside of Baker Center and part of the Frontier Room is often a gathering spot during spring time. Baker Center It was a place for students to meet, eat and drink T Kim Walker hirty-one years ago Baker Center came to O.U. ' s campus. Providing informa- tion, recreation and guidance, the student center meant more than cashing checks. It ' s the living room for the entire Mike Sostarich, assistant dean 30 — Campus Life university of students said. It was the place to go when you felt like getting out of the dorm. Whether you liked pool, TV or just needed to study, Baker Center catered to all students no matter what their interests were. About WO students were employed by Baker Center. It zvas their job to make the students feel welcome, said Sostarich. Suzi Greentree ' s, The Frontier Room and the Bunch of Grapes room were probably the most popular meeting places in Baker Center. Suzi Greentree ' s catered to the hungry. The restaurant had a menu of pizza, subs and potatoes. It featured a wide screen TV with M-TV always playing. TJie Frontier Room catered to the thirsty. It provided many kinds of beer at low prices, bands, feature acts and free movies. An added attraction to the Room was the porch. During Fall and Spring quarters the thing to do was to go onto the porch, drink a cold beer with friends and watch the people go by- The Bunch of Grapes room was basically for Freshmen. It served non-alcoholic drinks and provided a meeting place for freshmen along with the overflow from the Frontier Room. Because of its convenient location, Baker Center became the ideal spot for group meetings. Many clubs and student oganiza- tions held their zveekly or monthly meetings there. The center also housed many student organization offices auch as Student Activi- ties, Student Senate, the Athena and The Post. In the basement of Baker Center was the recreation room. It offered pool, bowling, video games and a bike and camping shop too. The information desk was in the main lobby. Not only could you get a check cashed and use your Jubilee card, but you could also find out ivhere any registered student lived on campus. There was the 1804 formal room and across the hall, there was a more modern TV lounge. The State dining room was also on the main floor. The outside porch was convenient for sel- ling items from sweetest day flowers to con- cert tickets. It was also a popular place to see and meet people. O.U. will always have a student center, Sostarich said, It is the nucleus of the campus; many activities revolve around it.