Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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What do you get when you combine hundreds of college students, sun, beer, night life and seven days without classes, books and tests? SPRING BREAK 1985! ■ ( i li lnitim; Spring Break, these R( ami. ni enun the unn carefree davs ■ John Rinaldi and I'ric Sauchman enu-nam Bystanders during an air-hand conn'sl held on the pool dot k ol I he ( anneal motel in Davtona Reai h Rinaldi and Sau hman n on the contest In a unanimous vote Spring Break 9

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I need a break Students invade Florida While RU closed its academic doors Friday. March I, many students packed their suitcases, grabbed their sunglasses, lots of money and headed for Florida. Arriving 11-18 hours later, bleary-eyed from the trip. RU students were prepared for a week of sun. beer chugging. wet t-shin contests and lots of rowdiness. Approximately 150 students made the voyage on a Campus Marketing sponsored trip. The package deal to Daytona Beach, for a mere $159. included transportation and lodging for the week. The bus trip down was bearable, even fun. with a keg of beer and lots of friends. A run-down motel, appropriately named. The Carnival, became a home for a week for the lively RU students. Other students ventured out on their own with rented cars and maps and traveled to Ft. Lauderdale. Jacksonville or Key West. In Ft. Lauderdale. RU students, along with thousands of other college students from all over the states, were spotted on Highway AI A. better known as “the strip.” In Lauderdale. “The Button . “Penrods , and “The Candy Store proved to be hot spots for after the sun went down. In Daytona. Florida’s second major spring break spot, there wasn’t a “strip yet. cars were allowed on the beach so students cruised the sands. Although cover charges ranged from $3-$10, RU students took advantage of the popular night clubs. ”600 North and The Carnival's own “Twilight Zone.” A main attraction for the females of Daytona was “The Plantation Club” known for their male dancers' show. RU student Mike LcMaster who stayed at The Carnival said, the motel left a lot to be desired but the pool deck with a deck bar and daily airband and dance contests made up for the appearance of the run-dow n motel. An advantage of taking the Campus Marketing sponsored trip, was the “Party Cruise. For $15 students climbed aboard a large boat, cruised around the bay in the moonlight and had the option to drink all they could handle. The week proved to be a great success with lots of sunshine. RU students reluctantly returned with sunburns, little or no money and lots of wild stories to tell of their spring break in Florida. } by Sharon Walthall S ■ Hundred of college students, enjoying Spring Break m Day-ton. Honda, gulher around the pool to watch a belly-flop contest Spring Break

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Dancing down Bourbon St. Student Life extravaganza a success Some came to dance, others to socialize, but most were there to gamble. A toss of the die, a spin of the wheel and fortunes were made or lost. But it was all for fun at the Third Annual Evening in D.C.. sponsored by Student Life. Evening in D.C. was appropriately held at the Dedmon Center on March 15. The theme of the evening was Mardi Gras. The Dedmon Center was no longer for excercise, it was a quaint section in New Orleans. Streetlamps, streetsigns, park benches and flowers all helped to create the feeling of a warm night during Mardi Gras. The highlight of the evening for most was the gambling. All who attended were given fake money which could be used in making or losing fortunes. The blackjack tables proved to be the most popular form of gambling for those who attended. The tables were continually surrounded by eager gamblers. But others were content to try their luck at roulette, chance or horse racing. The evening, in addition to gambling, featured entertainment by the Delta Streamers and Power Play. Also per- forming were the RU dancers, a mime troupe and clowns. All evening, BoBo the monkey strolled throughout the center. Caricatures, Victorian photography and a raffle were also featured. Over 3,000 people attended the Evening in D.C. Tony Osbourne, Student Life President said, “the evening was a success, we had more people there than we dreamed of.” ) by Cyndi Price ■ BoBo the monkey- and his master stroll throughout the Dedmon Center during the E enmgm D C. festivities. chance, roulette and blackjack. ■ The students who diligent worked at the Evening in D.C. listen attentively to learn how to handle the cards in the games of 10 Evening In D.C.