Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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■ The H 'alter Family Rand performs for the 5000 students at the Club Fair. The band entertains with top 40 favorites. ■ Chicken, com-onthe-cob. rolls and various desserts provide a picnic atmosphere at the Club Fair Club Fair 27

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Fair draws record crowd Clever drafting attracts students Academics were the primary reason students attended college, yet in their quest for knowledge and the ultimate diploma, there were many other ways in which a student could excel. RIJ offered each student a chance to get involved in extra-curricular activities. The Club l air, held the first week of September, was sponsored by the Dean of Students Office. All clubs and organizations were welcome to set up a booth and attempt to recruit new and old RU students. It provided an excellent opportunity to inform students as to what types of activities were available to them. This year’s event yeildcd the largest crowd yet, with approximately 70 clubs and organizations being represented. The central location of the fountain and the beautiful summer weather provided a setting which allowed nearly 5.000 students the opportunity to browse through the fair and choose the events which were most appealing to them. Some organizations were more clever at their drafting attempts as they attracted students through bumper stickers, buttons and balloons. The picnic atmosphere was enhanced with food provided by the university's meal service. Students feasted on fried chicken, corn-on-the-cob and various desserts while being entertained by a live band, The Waller Family. This band rocked the campus for about an hour and a half with top 40 favorites. Kelly Wright stated. “There was an overall excitement in the air because people were seeing old friends that they had missed all summer while at the same time getting psyched for the school year to begin again. Once again, the club fair proved to be a success at R.IJ. as many students decided to take advantage of the many non-academic activities the university had to offer. } by Kathy I tsch ■ Scon Bell and friends. members of the Biology Club, await students to sign up. This years fair uas a large success. 26 Club Fair

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] iU comes alive after hours Students gather a t various night spots Tk ▼ ight Life! Some believed this Thursdays just wouldn’t have been the I aspect of RU began on Thurs- same without making an appearance at day and ended on Sunday --not the Bus Stop. Sackettes or Lucky's, to mention the Tuesday nights at the There have been a few changes in the Bus Stop. There were others who prac- partying scene at RU. The major change ticed the two day weekend. However, had to do with the legal drinking age be-thcrc were others who believed that ing raised. The new law states that those night life at RU was cverynight. who hadn’t turned 19 by July 2. 1985 Whenever the night life began, there couldn’t purchase alcohol until they was the task of choosing which night turned 21. spot to hit. When it comes to starting This change had various effects on the night off right, where else did RU students and the local bars. Some students go to buy beer, but 7-11? For local places such as BT’s saw relatively eating and socializing students went to no change in business because BT's was BT’s, the new Macadoo’s and for mid- a dining restuarant which served food night munchies. Hardees. Tuesdays and and mixed drinks, they didn’t depend on beer for their sales profits. For the Bus Stop, the law changes had a greater impact. Because the Bus Stop relied on college students and beer sales, they began to see a decline in business. As more and more students were turned away from the bars, ideas of off-campus parties had increased in popularity. These parties attracted large numbers of students and added a new dimension to nightlife at RU. Whether it was a night out on the town or an informal gathering with a few close friends. RU students definitely took time out for “Night Life! ) by Carla Pugh ■ Chancey's Restaurant is turned into a dance floor every Friday and Saturday night for the popular ASP. AST and Pi Kapp happy hours. ■ Jeff Esham and Rick Thompson wait to receive residence hall keys from Jenny Crockett. Getting a key after curfew became a ritual for many RU students. 28 NightSpots