University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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1. Areas other than classes require a student ' s attention. 2. Two students take a break during classes to play Missile Command. 3. Pinball is one of the first electronic games. 4. Mr. Pac Man patiently awaits another quarter. 5. Scramble computer game is one of the many favorites among students. STUDENT LIFE 23

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Computer games ' pac ' ' em i: In the past few years, the popularity of com- puter games spread throughout the country like wildfire. Wherever computer games such as Space Invaders, Pac Man or Missile Com- mand were located, University of Arizona students could be found gathered around, their hands filled with rolls of quarters. The Student Union Games Room, located in the basement of the Student Union, gave students the opportunity to test their skill at these games, while at the same time they pro vided them with an entertaining break frorrl studying. Computer games also made their apJ pearance at the local bars, where along witrl the mechanical bull and other innovations, they! expanded the variety of activities available tJ the bar patrons. 22 STUDENT LIFE

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X -. Happy hours: Wasted days Dining and drinking were two of the average stu- dent ' s favorite pastimes, and Tucson offered a wide enough variety to please even a connoisseur. Many restaurants and bars offered specials such as Ladies Night, Muggers Night, and happy hours. Most happy hours provided opportunities for students on a limited income to eat and drink, for a minimal price. 4 STUDENT LIFE