University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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T r When the Norton Chimes of Bibb Graves Hall ring out the noon hour, students all over campus are found j? g|.jjjg j. Feasting. Tummies rumble plenty for many stu- dents. There is no set time for lunch. It really depends upon a student ' s schedule and when he has a long enough break to enjoy eating. Some poor students have lovely time-tables which do not take the lunch hour seriously. What are you to do when you have classes nonstop from 10:00 through to 3:00? As one boy bluntly put it, You don ' t eat. Others who have a leisurely two-hour break in the lunch time region have plenty of great places to choose from, both on and off campus. There is always the university cafe- teria. The SUB has a snack bar where a hungry scholar can pick up (or sit down to) a nice hamburger or sandwich and a range of drinks. There is usually a good crowd in and around it — so it must be all right. Then, of course, there is Rocky ' s Sandwich Shop — open til midnight, if a person can wait that long for lunch. All these places have low price ranges for students. Off campus abounds in every type of Editor ' s note: Lesley Stanley, a native Aus- tralian, was a student during the fall semester while staying with friends in Florence. Her observations of lunch time eating habits on campus were made after being in school for only one month. Lesley, with her unique in- put, was a valuable addition to the Diorama staff. food house, many within walking distance of the university. The Chicago Subway stocks all sorts of goodies like Reubens, Chicago Fire (especially good after a hard class), and bagels with cream cheese. Another good thing is that they offer a 10% discount for students. Trowbridge ' s is just a jump away and has the added attraction of a range of delicious ice creams for a very reasonable price (butter pecan is heaven). Another jump away is Dino ' s Pizza Place — any pizza is good pizza and he welcomes students. Further out of town in any direction (try Florence Boulevard) is every other fast food place under the sun. And if the studen t is a Flor-Ala coupon cutter , he might go to McDonalds to get his freebie. Students take advantage of all these places for lunch. Whether their taste buds prefer grilled cheese, pizza, bagels, or a quar- ter pounder is entirely up to their mood. That about covers the places that a per- son can eat lunch, but it does not include the entire lunch-bunch. Many students are al- ways on that diet and skip lunch. Others bring something from home (or the dorm) and sit on the benches or grass near the amphith- eatre with their friends. Perhaps more stu- dents than we realize find it convenient to run home for lunch. One student said, I ' m going to Grandma ' s for lunch. 1 have a long break and she is handy. Another said, Daddy gives me lunch money but I save that for other things and go home to make a sand- wich. Wherever a student chooses to go for lunch, one thing is sure — he or she will never be short of places to choose from. — Lesley Stanley CONSUMING SAGA food in Towers Cafeteria is how dorm students with meal tickets spend the noon hour. The cafeteria is also available for any- one else on campus who desires more for lunch than a pack of crackers and a Coke from vending ma- chines. Tracy Bolton, Eugene Faulk and Anthony Green share a meal and a conversation in Towers. (Photo by Tim Rowland) 22

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omplex are also numerous. Because there re many young couples who have children here are many children available to play to- ether. A small playground is provided within he housing area. Children are influenced by seeing their larents study. The Bosticks feel that their oing to school is very rewarding for their hildren. Their two girls go to Bama Kid nurs- Iry while they have classes. And while the ■arcnts study, the children study too. Four- lear-old Ashley claims she goes to UBK: the Pniversity of Bama Kid. Arlene Bostick goes 5 school part time, while Jimmy Bostick goes b school full time and also has a full time job. I For many couples that are just begin- ■ing their life together, the sense of security hat the apartments provide is a welcomed jeling. Married students housing is coordi- ated by university security. The campus se- urity personnel help out in any way that licy can. Says Mrs. Dodd, If any problems |rise in the apartment, security is prompt to et university maintenance to fix it. — Barbara Teller TUDYING has become a family pastime for the osticks. Jimmy Bostick. who goes to school and orks full time, enjoys studying with his children, ho attend the University of Bama Kid. (Photo by rlene Bostick.) FOLDING LAUNDRY gives Arlene Bostick a chance to catch her breath. Her busy day includes taking care of her family, housekeeping, and going to school. (Photo by Barbara Tctler.) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE in the Married Stu- dent Housing are responsibilities of the university. The school is great about maintenance of the apartments. They ' re also quick with repairs. says Doug Draper as he supervises the painting of his home. Doug and JoAnn have lived on campus for the past two years. (Photo by Tim Rowland.) Student Life 21 Mii

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STUDYING BETWEEN CLASSES is a common occurrence on campus, even if it means giving up lunch. Students who are on a time budget often find it necessary to cram for an afternoon class. Paul Robbins and Mary Miller purchase drinks at Fri- day ' s in the SUB and spread out their books for a study session. (Photo by Tim Rowland) DESIRES TO LEAVE campus for lunch often strike students after a morning of classes. Fortunately, nearby Florence Boulevard is lined with fast food establishments. McDonald ' s often offers coupons to students. Mike Byrd bites into a McDonald ' s Big Mac. (Photo by Tiiti Rowland) PAUSING TO CHOOSE a dessert in Towers are Tyrone Jordan and Dee Dee Smith. Even though complaints about cafeteria food are incessant among dorm residents, students are assured a bal- anced meal when they purchase a meal ticket. (Photo by Tim Rowland) Sludenl Life 23 Biii. I I 1 — r