Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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ia Pazzaglia feeds her plan! the latest in miracle-grow plant food. P lanls are found everywhere on campus. Altheda Arnold works next to this plant in the map room in Panee. . ,3 L; Dennis O'Connor C teative plants and plantexs deco- rate and brighten up any dorm room. hese plants in the greenhouses T are just a few of the many variet- ies grown and studied on campus. Denni: O'Connof 18 Plants

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D ishing out ice cream can be a never ending job. People just can't get enough of it. bowl of Creamery ice cream is A sometimes the best pick-me up Karl Kline between classes on a hot and humid day All Types Of Flavors he refreshing pleasure I ' ice Cream has changed from a plain summer treat to a varied year-round delight. Ice cream, a universal love of everyone, was tasteful- ly garnished and enjoyed in several forms. In State Col- lege, even the most discrimi- nating ice cream lover discov- ered a spot to enjoy this ageless splurge. e University's Creamery served traditional ice cream. Located near Bdrland Labora- tory on campus, the Creamery welcomed alumni back to the campus after home football games. Students were also treated to the Creamery's de- lights,- Janet Weisgerber tsophw Fr. Busj lamented, It 15 so difficult just to pass by X when you know what is wait- ing inside. Meyer's Dairy, located out- side town, has served its fro- zen desserts since 1970. Jo- seph Meyer, the owner, emphasized, We strive for quality and variety to create a family atmosphere. With 30 flavors produced on site, Meyer's Dairy did not lack se- lection either. In addition to ice cream, Meyer's features shakes and sundaes. A new twist to plain ice cream was the addition of candies called mix-ins. Snazzy's, which opened downtown a year ago, allowed customers to customize their ice cream scoop. We are the only shop which makes our entire product on the pre- mises, said Larry Orkus, the owner. Snazzy's ice cream was made weekly in old fashioned White Mountain ice cream barrels with fourteen percent butterfat. Each scoop was mixed by hand when ordered, too. Ice cream socials were yet another way to satisfy stu- dents' cravings for the smooth, creamy treat. Dormi- tory areas usually offered at least one social during the ini- tial weeks of classes. Many organizations also advertised ice cream socials as their ini- tial meeting to encourage new members to attend. Dave Bea- gin tsrw CNASl explained, Because of the wide variety, ice cream easily pleases every- one. It is a common bond and everyone likes it. Frozen yogurt was a new addition to the State College ice cream scene and quickly gained popularity. Salys Karl, an employee of The Country's Best Yogurt tTCBYl, clarified, A lot of weight and nutrition conscious people enjoy frozen yogurt. Comparable in cost to ice cream, frozen yogurt contained half the calories and was ninety-six percent fat free. At TCBY, trail mixes, candy, and fruit are among the 24 toppings available, said Salys. We try to acco- modate everyone with a friendly, relaxed atmo- sphere, she added. E Article - Dennice Rosenstrauch Layout - Andrea Halliwell Ice Cream 17

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'Itis Not Easy Being Green ne of my roommates O was a tall, dark char- acter named Win- ston. He had a cheerful air about him and was well-liked by most of my friends. He was quiet, sensitive, and en- joyed basking in the sun- shine. Since he was such a health food nut tmostly into water and nitrogem, it took us by surprise when his normal- 1y green complexion started turning yellow. tNo, Winston was not a Martian, a new wave punker, or an otherwise alien lifeformJ Winston was a plant. You know, one of those creatures with leaves, roots, chlorophyll . . . Anyway, my other room- rnate, Joyce, and I, really wor- ned about Winston. He not only appeared pale and tired, ut was quite droopy and Weak as well. He lost so many leaves, visitors thought we had a green rug on the floor. And he no longer cheered up after his double shots of wa- ter. Some of our friends came UR With helpful ideas. I t. Ink you need some more limestone balls in the potting 5011. He probably needs more water and sunlight too, sug- gested one. We moved Win- ston over to the window, and gave him three shots of water. No he needs some of those whatchamacallits and stuff, for . . . you know, a neighbor said, with an air of authority. Despite all the knowledgeable advice we were given, we de- cided to seek professional help. I called up Ritenour Health Center and described Win- ston's symptoms. He may be dying, I added for emphasis. Well, how about next Tues- day at 8 a.m..? Uh, never mind, I told her. Winston could be salad by then. May- be he's getting too much light, she said hopefully. We moved Winston into the closp et. It soon became clear that Winston was not going to survive another Happy Valley winter. We took drastic ac- tion. No, we did not cremate, bury, or flush Winston down the toilet. We decided to do- nate his body to science. Some biology majors were probably ecstatic when we anonymous- ly left Winston on the front steps of Buckhout. We Jim Swanlk mourned his death quietly, missing his unspoken sarcas- tic comments. But C'est La- Vie, as they say, life must go on. And, no, we did not get a 4.0! Most students seemed to find plants companionable roommates. They really liv- en up a room, said Annette Mann 01:, BIOLJ. Besides brightening up a place, they act as natural air fresheners, Jennifer Smith tsr ENGLJ informed. Jodie Yost tsoph. SPEC. EDJ liked her plants because You can tell them anything and they won't tell anyone else. Why did college students take on the added responsibil- ity of caring for plants during their already busy and over- burdened lives? Monica Walker tsr., Frenchi suggest- ed, They bring out your ma- ternal instincts. I like water- ing and taking care of my plants. For many students, plants took the place of pets . . . and even friends. E T his tropical assortment of plants has taken over the storemom at Plants by Suzanne on Beaver Ave. Article - Monica Shah Layout - Beth Doluisio Denni- O'Connor A result of neglect by the student, a one time friend dies because of a lack of water. his concerned plant lover care- T fully attends to his collection of jade plants. 19 Plants