Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Rushing to 7-U to beat the clock before n strikes 12. these students keep within their college budget and buy Milwaukees Rest. uc oar HL2DS ■ BTs is a popular night spot for students like ( indy Sef nike and l.isa Perrara who want to enjoy a drink in a quiet atmosphere. ■ Many familiar RU faces could be found al Hardees as people stop in for late night munchies. ■ The Highland Room is a cafeteria and study lounge dur ingtheday However, sshen the sun goes down, the campus pub is tinned into a drinking establishment E NightSpots 29 Photos by Lome Coe

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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

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Students make the move Off-campus living is perferred Moving off-campus was a choice many RU students had to make. After experiencing dorm life, moving to a new place was another story . There was the task of convincing parents that living in an apartment would be cheaper and more quiet. Finding a monthly rent that would satisfy both your budget and your parents’ budget was another challenging problem. Their were approximately 2,000-5,000 students living off-campus. Radford City offered many-new apartment complexes. A large majority of those students included those that lived at home or that were married. Many students chose to live at the new RU Living complex. Although it was about one mile from campus, the convenience of a bus, especially in bad weather, made the distance bearable. RU Living offered four and five bedroom apartments complete with all the comforts of home, including cable TV and a microwave for each kitchen. Other popular complexes were Highlander Square, Sunshine Apartments. Smithficld Manor and the remodeled Lovely Mount. The advantages of living off-campus included the privacy of your own room, being able to cook your own meals and the absence of an R. A. or R.D. There were some disadvantages, however. Some students dreaded laundry because the washers were no longer right down the hall. Paying bill after bill, and cleaning an entire house or apartment could be tiring work. Of the students who lived off-campus, a large majority liked it more than living in a dorm because they felt more independent. by Gina Parodi Alan Phillips and Todd Hammock get ready to take off for classes via the ever popular beach bike. 30 Off-campus Living