Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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Frosty mugs of beer and live entertainment, all for low, low prices, make the Pub a favorite for night life on campus. Open for enjoyment every night of the week except Sunday, from 4 p.m. to midnight, the Pub brings all kinds of students together as a common social meeting place. Operation of the Pub is overseen by the Pub Con- trol Board which consisted of the Student Government Association (SGA) President Rip Robinson, University President Robert Conley, Pub Manager Tom Donovan, Director of Student Activities Ed Manigan and three students chosen at large. Pub employees are also students whose basic jobs include working as bar- tenders, waitresses, door receptionists and kitchen helpers. Selection of bands is done by Pub Manager Tom Donovan who books entertainment using the criteria of acceptability by Pub patrons. According to Robin- son, the Pub Control Board limits the amount of money spent on each band to $300 each night. The usual Pub crowd gets involved in choosing what type of entertainment they would like to appear by at- tending “audition nights,” held for local bands to per- form for a possible booking. Said Robinson, “crowd- pleasing groups are usually party bands that play mostly rock or country rock.” The Pub’s current total capacity, as reported by the South Orange Fire Marshal, is 189. But on heavier nights, as many as 200 to 225 students are jammed together in this large room. A solution to the problem lies in the plans for the Pub’s expansion which will provide comfortable seating for 220 people while over 300 people will be able to enjoy the atmosphere without nudging elbows. Alth ough the Pub is open to and enjoyed by both residents and commuters, regular visitors usually come from the dorms. The reason is obvious, as explained by S.G.A. President-elect Bill Hudak. “The Pub is more a part of the resident ' s life. After all. it is only a few steps away from the dormitories. ■ On the run (left) is Pub bartender John Klause. Meanwhile. Steve Bulger (background) and John Daveson fill a pitcher. 27

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Senior Steve Bulger pokes a playful punch at the SAB- sponsored Halloween Party 7 . T X he “Spook Spectacular” on Friday, October 27, invited stu- dents to step out of character for an evening at a Halloween costume party. Commuters and residents became green men from outer space, pirates, punk rockers, es- caped cons, hairy monsters, coneheads, cats, witches, vam- pires and other things that go bump in the night. Prizes were awarded to the best masqueraders in five dif- ferent categories. Jack-o’-lanterns and black cats decorated the Galleon Room while entertainment was provided by the Montana Mining Co. Kegs of beer, apple cider and doughnuts served as fitting trick or treats. Halloween was an all-around success on campus but one question remains unanswered: who was that tall green creature with the huge hairy feet? ■ Mike Payne and Marcee Cooper are a cool” couple at the 50s Dance. Clad in leather jackets and combed-back D.A.s. Adorned in bobby socks, saddle shoes and pony tails. It was time to set back the hands of time 20 years to attend a genuine 50s Dance. ! Sponsored by the Student Activities Board (SAB), the trip down memory lane took place on November 17, complete with special entertain- ment from the “Greaserband” and a malt shop atmosphere rather than an ordinary Galleon Room. The nostalgic evening began with old records such as ‘‘Gloria,” “He’s So Fine,” “Rock Around The Clock and “Tra La La La Suzie.” Students were also treated to refreshments — no, not milkshakes, but 15 kegs of beer and two kegs of birch beer. To top off the evening, SAB waitresses on rollerskates wheeled through the crowd serving French fries. Like wow! ■ c ampus hand-bell ringers, carollers, musicians — all were called upon to spread the word of glad tidings temporarily lost in the maze of term papers and final exams. Yes. it was Christmas. The earliest signs of the holiday appeared on December 8 with 12 musical angels, more commonly known as English hand-bell ringers, conducted by Dr. William Burns of the Art and Music Department. Chiming one at a time, the ringing had the Main Lounge echoing with sounds of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.” The afternoon ' s activities began at 1 p.m. with the Art and Music Department ' s annual Christmas concert and ended with several bagpipe players from the English Department. One familiar face was Professor John Sweeney. From time to time during the afternoon students casually dropped in and joined in on traditional y uletide carols with the holiday spirits kindled further by apple cider mixed with warm brandy. Two days later, on Sunday, December 10. the Seton Hall Choral Society gave their an- nual Christmas concert to a capacity crowd of parents, faculty and students in the Main Lounge. As a bit of festive yet cultural entertainment, the chorus, accompanied by the Uni- versity Orchestra, performed George Frederich Handel ' s “The Messiah.” Before students plunged their heads into books in preparation for upcoming final exams, Santa and his merry-making helpers paid a visit to the Galleon Room on December 14. the last full day of classes in the fall semester. The Commuter Council took full credit for a rocking Christmas party which featured Seton Hall Pub favorites, the Perry Brothers. Spicy eggnog sprinkled with nutmeg was served by elves to students as a mid-morning snack treat. While later in the afternoon, bottles of champagne managed to stir con- siderable holiday cheer ■ Fresh -plowed siiow lines the road leading to the chapel. The serenity is a striking contrast to the noisy, holiday celebrations. 26

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FUI It GAMES E ight ball in the side pocket, your serve, tilt, does anybody have an extra quarter? To the usual patrons of the Student Center game room, located on the first floor across from the Pub, these phrases fill the air creating a familiar atmosphere before, between, and after classes. Controlled by Kent Schroeder, Student Center Director, the game room comes complete with gadgets and sporting gear such as video and pinball machines, ping pong and pool tables. Seton Hall wizards and hustlers may enjoy the recreation at the cost of t only an I.D. and some loose change. Cashier and part-time employee, Larry McShane, claimed that the most popular time for game room activity is between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on any weekday. As for rating the favorite activity, Larry assured, “The pinball machines get the most at- tention.” Said Larry, “One of the obvious reasons why the game room is often crowded is the atmosphere students can enjoy. It’s very similar to the Pub — a place where students can get together on campus yet not be in the classroom.” ■ Pool table 8 gets some action as this student lines up a combination shot. On the other side of the game room, (facing page ) Eight Ball is a game played with flippers but Lady Luck just cheated on junior Blaise Vece. 28