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Se eat eae p . — ee ate otc eects National, Local Events Influence Students A new hairstyle imitating the look of movie star Bo Derek was seen on the heads of the daring. To the complete satisfaction of many, Belvin- Buchanan Hall and cafeteria reopened in February and April, respectively. Our one-day blizzard in February contributed to colds and sore throats the next day. In March, Robert Wright of Houston donated the 183-bell carillon; a new symbol of tradition for the university. We were not so involved in our own little world to not notice out-of-town events. Star Trek fans in Houston and other major cities waited in five- hour lines to see the return of Cap- tain Kirk and Dr. Spock in Decem- ber. For the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Steelers captured the Super Bowl title by defeating the Dallas Cowboys. The United States was successful at the Winter Olym- pics in Lake Placid, N.Y. with Eric Heiden winning five gold medals and our young hockey team beating Russia and Canada for the gold medal. At the same time, President Carter called for a boycott of the Summer Olympics in Moscow; a dip- | lomatic reaction to the Russian inva- sion of Afghanistan. Mount St. Hel- ens volcanic eruption May 18 hit close to home for those that had rela- tives in the northwest. As Sam students became more aware of world problems, we took a more rational view of the situations in trying to understand them, and found innovative ways to cope with. changes in campus life as well as life away from the university. A) Jerry Osborne lugs his cello up the steps after several hours of practice. B) Stu- dents take time out from their daily routine to have new I.D.’s made during the week of April 14-18. C) Holly Cummings, alias Sammy Bearkat, Sam’s mascot, stirs up enthusiasm from the students. rr 14 Candids
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Eateries Provide Service, Jobs | Huntsville offered an even wider variety of dining spots for college students with the completion of a new Tinsley’s and Del Taco. These additions also provided a few more | | jobs for students to financially get them through another semester. Per- haps the possibility of getting a job was best in the fast-food business. The Sonic offered curb service and McDonald's promised to serve the fastest to eliminate a long period of waiting. Long John Silver’s and Del Taco brought food to the customer’s table. Burger King’s burgers were made to specific order and were ‘“‘the best darn burgers in the whole wide world.” Restaurants with a higher price range, such as The Junction and Steak-n-Spirits, provided a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. C A) This Del Taco worker greets her customers with a cheerful smile. B) Dealing with customers efficiently at the register is just as important as the preparation of food. C) The recently opened Del Taco offers a wide variety of fast foods as well as part-time jobs for college students. Eating Places 15 c
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