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

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A QUAINT TRADITION. Students Hocked to Court St. Cafe on the weekends to hang out and soak up the atmosphere of downtown Florence. Photo by Lacey Howard. SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW. The buUd- ing that houses this popular Italian Grill was revamped before their opening in August. Photo by Lacey Howard. A WELCOME STUDY BREAK. Aromas Coffee Bar is a popular place for students to relax from the wor- ries of college life. Photo by Lacey Howard. WORKING AWAY THE WEEKEND. Heath Haddock makes cappuccino at Aroma ' s Coffee Bar in order to put himself through school. Photo by Lacey Howard. BRIGHT LIGHTS AND FUN. The colorful neon sign (opposite page) of Sports Rock Cafe served as a bea- con to students who wanted to dance. Photo by Lacey Howard. NighUife 21

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It was thi- iiifairtous Friday night in Florence, Alabama, and the big question on every- one ' s iiiind — What is there to do? Luckily for the student population of this up and coming small toven, several new businesses moved in to the area and added some vari- ety to the list of old favorites on the nightlife scene. For those who enjoy the party scene complete with loud music, stror g bass, and lots of dancing, Sports Rock Cafe opened in Muscle Shoals. Many students could be found there laughing and dancing with friends. The Edge was another new club that offered an alterna- tive style to the traditional dance club. They featured ' 80s night and supported the univer- sity with the purple and gold UNA Room. Both new clubs had pool tables and big screen TVs for those who were not dancing. The old favorite club in the area was Club 13. Just across the Tennessee River, it was a fun place for students to go. All of the clubs had cover charges that ranged from $10 for under 21 to $3 for those who were of age. When I go to clubs with my friends 1 end up spending too much money because on top of the cover, which is around $10 because 1 am underage, 1 always smoke about a pack of cigarettes, said Susie Forsythe. Even though it gets expensive, 1 go because 1 have a great time with my friends. Students, whether they had reached that monumental birthday or not, still flocked to the clubs for a night of dance-crazed madness. If you were not into the club scene, other popular options for weekend entertainment were restaurants. Callahan ' s, J.C. Scott ' s, Princeton ' s, and Court St. Cafe were a few area establishments that were frequented by students. A new addition was Ricatoni ' s, an Italian grill that opened just before school began and quickly became a popular choice. Another new business that was a choice for many students was Logan ' s Roadhouse. The truly American menu was only emphasized by the peanuts served to every table. Some went to Logan ' s to experience the thrill of wading through peanut hulls just to make it to their table. Others went to defy their mothers and throw the hulls on the floor and add to the pile. I feel guilty for throwing peanut shells on the floor, freshman Nick Burrows said, but if they don ' t care, I guess 1 don ' t either. These restaurants often featured area bands as entertainment on weekend nights. None of these required an entrance fee or an age limit. The main attraction to these establishments was the laid-back atmosphere they offered for students to relax and just ha ve a good time hanging out wdth friends. John Lightfoot said, Restaurants are a great place to meet up wdth your friends. You can social- ize, enjoy some music, and the food is definitely better than the frozen dinners at home. For those students searching for a quiet, more intimate atmosphere. Aroma ' s Coffee Bar was the choice of many. The small building on Seminary Street in downtown Florence served countless flavors of coffee and also had a small deli. The major attraction to Aroma ' s was the constant hum of discussion between the small tables. Many students went to Aroma ' s to meet and spend time with friends, while others went for the caffeine pick-me- up during a study break. Caffeine is an essential part of every college student ' s balanced meal, said Beth Heliums. Aroma ' s coffee is a great source of that very important sub- stance. The student population of Florence was offered many new choices for the nightlife scene. Whether it was discussing the meaning of life, dancing the night away, or just hanging out with friends, each student found an answer to that infamous weekend question. By Lacey Howard The primitive craziness of Niqht life % 20 Nightlife

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■ BEAin-Y. I lu piirtioipaiits in the Miss UNA pageant were -tliany Blanloii, swinisuil winner; Miss Alabama Allison MVi ' n ' ...vT..Vsrress of eren.onies; Rachel Bobo, Miss UNA 1997; Laura Leigh Parker Miss IJNA 1996; Brandi Pennington, first runner-up, and Beth Glass. y ' CROWD. Sophonwre Beth ( Almost Like Being in Love for the talent portion of Miss I public communication. Photo by Clancy Ratliff. 22 Miss UNA