University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

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Free ime Fun 4 While many things were costing more in 1983, there were still inexpensive sources of food and entertainment that became na- tional pastimes for college students with limited budgets. For those that were munchie hungry, vendo-land, the string of vending ma- chines found in most dorms, provided stu- dents quickly and cheaply with the latest in junk food. For some, like sophomore Gwen Sear, the decision of what to buy was tough. Sometimes I go down for one thing and end up buying three - everyth- ing looks so good. I like the fact that vendo-land is just down the stairs, because I can go on an impulse - take a walk and get out of the room, said Mike Snuttjer, a sophomore. Unfortunately, I spend about S10 a week - sigh - I gotta stop. For those who wanted a little entertain- ment for only a quarter, video games were the answer. Favorite places for video games were Joe's Place, the Airliner, the ,ry Just hanging out is a favorite pastime of many stu- dents, especially out on the Pentacrest. Fieldhouse, and Starport, which was al- most exclusively video games. Favorites among students included Pac- man, Donkey Kong, Galaxia and Frogger. Their popularity grew among students who played for a challenge, to kill time, to fight boredom or just to have fun between classes or during a night out. Aaron Biber, a junior, said Video games are fun once in a while. He claimed to spend only two dollars a year - a low sum for most who play videos. The average time spent by those who play regularly is two or three times a week, but the amount of money spent varies. All in all, said Biber, it's something to do with a little spare time and a little loose change. - Marsha Husar Spending alittle spare time and alittle spare cash at a local bar helps take the sting out of semester pres- sures. I

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sweaty bodies to get a drink are the attrac- tions for a S2 cover charge. Dancers below the second floor balcony become objects of scrutiny and moving splash targets. Move it or wear it, a fuzzy blond threat- ens to spill her drink to get through. Not the place for conversation, the guys check out the girls and the girls size up the guys, earning the Fieldhouse its reputation as a pick-up joint. Girls are like buses, ex- plains Jon Kessler, a UI junior. Just wait 15 minutes and another comes by. At closing time, the music is turned off and the bouncers usher couples and par- tiers out the door. With the lights on, one finally can see clearly who he or she has been trying to pick up all night. After evac- uating the bar, the crowd lingers outside to eat bagels from the Bagel Buggy and con- templates whether to go home or to contin- ue into the after hours. Barroom buddies congregate at Maxwell's for the Finals week is over for these University of Iowa stu- weekly Friday afternoon matinee, with no cover dents at the Copper Dollar bar. charge and a live band for end-of-the-week relaxing and celebrating. If

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S Q ln the snow: Cross country skiing is on the rise in Iowa City. Sales and rental of skiing equipment rose greatly in 1983. Party. party, party: Students celebrate a Hawkeye victory at the Fieldhouse Bar. w