Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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The John Halsey Drug Store was a hot spot to sip a coke and take a date in the 1950 ' s. (Photo from Southwest Collection) illdUllUdA ' HtLl Hub City Hot Spots Nightlife — in Lubbock? Is there such a thing? This response is typical of big city people who have never experienced Lubbock ' s hot spots. But as freshmen soon found out, there were plenty of party places in the hub city. Possibly there were too many, be- cause some students said they went out three or four times a week. The students said it was the atmosphere at Lubbock bars and clubs that made them fun. To me, the clubs are focused on college students. You know that your friends will be there and you can just relax and have fun, Thomas Cook, a sophomore ac- counting major, said. There was a variety of clubs and bars in Lubbock. For country dancing, there was Cowpokes and Midnight Rodeo. The Exit club and Virgin Club specialized in progressive dance music, while West L.A. played a variety of popular music. The Depot provided year-round entertain- ment, with the beer garden in the summer and the warehouse in the winter. The Lone Star Oyster Bar, J -Pat ' s, Bash Rip- rock ' s and On Broadway were smaller bars where people usually just hung out. There was also Froggy Bottom ' s comedy club, but the club ' s $7.50 admission was a bit steep for college students. So how did students decide where to go for a good time? A lot depended on cover charges, age requirements and where ev- eryone else was going. Most bars didn ' t have a cover charge for those 21 and older unless they were featuring a band. Then entrance fees ranged from $5 to $15, depending on the popularity of the band. Most clubs had a $2 to $5 cover charge for those under 21, depending on the specials of the night. Although it depended on the situation, John Dawson, a junior landscape archi- tecture major, said, if the cover charge is over $5 it is too much. A person ' s mood also had a lot to do with where he went. Each club has a certain image. I just decide what I want to do and what kind of people I want to be around, Keitha Clark, junior occupa- tional therapy major, said. Lubbock clubs offered a little some- thing for every personality. Most stu- dents found a club that suited their own taste and that of their friends. —By Audra Allaire 26 — Nightlife De.tif ncd by Amy Komatz

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The Texas Tech Campus was all aglow November 30 with 16,278 lights burning bright for the legendary Carol of Lights ceremony, which was expanded this year to include the Engineering Key. The reception for regents and other Tech VIPs was at 4:45 Friday in the Wall Gates Dining Hall, followed by dinner and music. During the candlelighting cer- emony, the Madrigal Singers sang The First Noel as the candles were lighted. Outdoor festivities began at 7 p.m. with the carillon concert by Dr. Judson May- nard, followed by the Saddle Tramps ' torchlight procession at 7:25 and a 7:30 performance of the trombone ensemble. University President Robert Lawless gave the invocation, and Residence Halls Association President Tim Mitchell wel- comed everyone. The University Choir and University Singers sang carols; Will- iam Hartwell III sang 0 Holy Night. After the lights came on, the trombone ensemble played a fanfare and the High Riders rang the victory bells. At 8:30 the choirs presented a concert in Hemmle Recital Hall. —By Mary Maharg Carol of Lights — 25

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Nightlife — 27