University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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By - Joni Dusch e IT'S A TIGHT FIT, BUT UK STU- DENTS MANAGE The doors leading into and out of the Student Center are probably the most Frequently used doors on cam- pus. Students find the Student Center a good place to relax, have a change of scenery, or get something to eat. Its location on North campus is close to the Classroom Building, and the ideal spot For students to take a break. Many UK students use the Student Center facilities during the day. Off campus commuters consider the Center a home away from home, be- cause it's a good place to spend time in between classes or meet friends. Be- cause of the Student Center's popular- ity, it's often hard to find a table at 12. o'clock lunch hour rush or a comfort- t able place to sit and read or look over notesl But students manage, and when lounge seats are all taken therels al- ways available floor space, and people don't mind sharing tables at meals. Even though the Student Center is used for a resting place, or a place to burn around, with its two television rooms and a variety of lounges it's much more than that. The main programming body of the Student Center is the Student Center Board. The Board consists of a presi- dent, vice-president, secretary-trea- surer, public relations director and five to seven members-at-large. There are also program chairmen for the Cinema, Coffee House concerts, Free School, Travel, Contemporary Affairs, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Special Activities, Homecoming, and Little Kentucky Derby. One dollar of each student's activity fee goes to the board for funding. The executive council and chairmen con- nected with the Student Center Board work on a voluntary basis. President Robin Mitchell said, By the types of programs put on, we're trying to ap- THE CENTER 0F llTl' ALL Jam Anw peal to all Facets of the University. 5 The Board is also responsible for the space and display cases in the Student ,7, Center. 1; The Student Center has something-E to offer everyone. One attraction that: appeals to many students is the Cin- ema program. For one dollar, movies. can be seen every night of the week: during the semester. Many are recent releases and to add a touch oE nostal- L gia, the oldies but goodies are a part of - the program too. , l The Student Center Board tries to. expand and vary the student activities from year to year. This year, the Homecoming week activities includedf the addition of a parade downtownf l There is also a variety of concerts and . speakers to interest students. Another group that provides ser-' vices For the students is the Student Government. Their office is located on the lower level of the Student. Center, and Can often be considered an information referral. Students can, I go to the Student Government with concerns of legal aid and landlord ten- nant service. The main interest of the Student Government is student services in both academics and activities. Student Government programs include the t book exchange program, where stu- dents set the price they want the Stu-i ' dent Government to sell their books. Other services include the Blood a Donor program, student buying ' power cards, and student telephone directories. The Student Government also works on such problems as the . overcrowding of campus buses, ' Greek-independent relations, and . campus lighting. l e The game room in the Student t Center offers leisure time Fun For stu-. dents. Available games include table tennis, pinball, billiards and foosball. ' CONT. PG 30 A UK Pinball Wizard challenges the Aztec game in the Student Center gamemomt ?Wx-mnimmm V : wwwmmmt 4..

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.......,,.e-.....t....t..e .e.r..,,....et. ..........i. w... ; THE t. CENTER OF IT i ALL cont. The busiest time for the game room is in the afternoon, when students have an hour or two before or after classes. According to Jim Heath, supervisor and billiards coach, Students should take advantage of the facilities and classes offered, and learn to play bil- liards the right way. The student-rate prices, tournaments at various times during the year and the nice atmos- phere and facilities make the game room appealing. Many students prefer to fill their idle hours watching television or catching up on their favorite soap opera. Helen Johnson, a freshman biology major said, I watch televi- sion because I have time in between classes and I like to watch TV. Some students find the time between classes a good chance to stock up on supplies. Others take the time to go to the Uni- versity barber shop for a haircut. For students with a sweet-tooth, Ye Old Sweet Shop is located right off the main lobby. , The faculty members aren't left out when it comes to the Student Center. There is also a private faculty lounge and dining room in the Center There are multiple reasons why stu- dents are heading through the Student Center doors. But whatever the rea- sons, the building certainly lives up to its' name. I 30 - STUDENT CENTER ? MDOIU Some musicians jazz it up during a concert , on the Student Center patio. UK students battle across the chess board dur- ing a tournament in the Student Center. Carla Clontz, junior, searches for just the right . Christmas paper at the University Book Store.