University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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1) Actors perform Amadeus at the Hippodrome State Theatre. 2) The Hippodrome ' s financial problems forced massive fundraisers in order to save the theatre from closing down. 3) During most of the year, warm weather tempts students out to Lake Wauburg for some relaxation, sun, fun and some studying. 4) A staff member straightens up the twister ' playing mats for students to participate in the largest twister game ever.

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1 A lone skydiver drifts downward on a sunny Saturday afternoon 1) Williston Sky Divers Inside Gainesville: It ' s Not Just Ole Hogtown Anymore 14 Inside Gainesville Gainesville, a city of only some 80,000 residents, 33,000 of which were students, was definitely not what one would call a metropolitan city. But, students found the city to host many possibilities for extracurricular activities. Lake Wauburg, located a few miles from campus, offered recreational possibilities to every student who loved the outdoors such as canoeing, skiing, windsurfing, swimming and sailing. The Hippodrome, Gainesville ' s civic theater, entertained students with plays such as Amadeus and Turning Over. During the year, the Hippodrome struggled to continue as it suffered financial setbacks and was found to violate numerous fire codes. The Williston Sky Divers offered free skydiving for those interested in the sport. The Park, a hot tub rental establishment, offered many hours of relaxation. Students found this was a great way to end a tiring day. Gainesville was filled with many entertaining night spots for dancing, eating or just talking. Club Lido, Stacks and the Metro were only a few of such places. Nature trails were available at Millhopper and Biven ' s Arm Nature Park. There was also a jogging trail at North Florida Regional Hospital. Students found a little bit of everything in ole hogtown. At least there was enough for everyone to find something they liked.

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Outside Gainesville: Getting Away So what do you do when there is just nothing to do in Gainesville? The were endless, since Gainesville was located in the middle of a state packed with new and interesting things to do. Located just one and a half hours from town, either east or west, were beaches to enjoy. The Gator Outdoor Recreation Program planned trips for students to the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers in North Carolina. In spring, they took students skiing to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Three hours to the south-east was Cape Canaveral, home of the Kennedy Space Center where the space shuttle took off. Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Sea World, Cypress Gardens and other tourist attractions provided days of fun for many students. — Parveen Wagner 1) Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from Pad 39A at 2:50 p.m. on its first dedicated Department of Defense mission. The astronaut crew for the 51C mission included Commander Ken Mattingly, Pilot Loren Shriver, Mission Specialists Ellison Onizuka and Jim Buchli and Air Force Payload Specialist Gary Payton. 1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration