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

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About 22,000 mo ie fdiis flocked to the grand opening of the new Carmike Cinemas movie the- ater in November. Almost all movies were sold out, the most popular being Seed ofChucky and The Polnr Express. While some students said thev were glad to finally have a better selection of movie titles, others said they were not too impressed with Florence ' s newest attraction. I guess it ' s good because it ' s new — new seats, new floors, new screens, but I don ' t think it wUl give people more to do. We had two the- atres before, so I don ' t really think this one will make a difference, said UNA student Joel Nafe. New theater prices stay the same ($7 for adults, $4.50 for children and $5.25 for matinees), but Hickory ' Hills movie theater on Florence Boulevard dropped its prices to $1.50 , showing older films.

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Keith X.ipier, manager ot the Smokehouse, thinks UNA stu- dents need a place to hang out. That is why Napier wants to lielp UNA students create a source of nightlife they could call their own. Napier wanted to create a college night at the Smokehouse with the help of students. Established in 1898, the Smokehouse is one of the oldest busi- ness ' s in Florence. Despite being reno- Oni ' i)t the later businesses to open last summer, but one ot the most anticipated, was Bruster ' s Real Ice Cream shop. Complete with a drive-through window, 160 different fresh, store- made flavors that are rotated daily and sprinkles galore. Bruster ' s quick- Iv became the place for lick-able sum- mer treats. We tn.- to create a family atmosphere at Bruster ' s, said store- owner Jim Geiss. We want fjeople to be able to appreciate the simple plea- sures in life like ice cream. We want them to have the ' Bruster ' s Experience. ' 3 — Liz Mvers ated o ' er the past year, the pool hall still had the same bar, grill and decor that gave the old Smokehouse its friend- ly atmosphere. rhe Smokehouse i|iiii.ki ihi.miu known as a UNA hangout before ani.1 after football games. It is also known I(m having live bands every Saturday nighl It ' s a great place to meet friend-, for a cheeseburger and a cold beer, s.iul UNA senior Jeff Miller. 1 think they .ir. revitalizing downtown Florence and fill- ing a void in the lack of night life in tin town. — Justin drav (s

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UJ 1 1 Alr.ulilion.il p.irt lit I liiiiu ' iDminf; ti ' slivltii-- lliis vo.ir ' s Sti ' p Show was hold on Oct. 2ii 111 MowiTs Auditorium. This year ' s overall win nor was I ' i kappa Alpha. Phi Mu took first place in the women ' s division and the Black Student .Alliance won in the co-ed category. I ' hi Mu also won the iiverall spirit competition. BEST IN SHOW. A I ' ike proudly displays the trophv lor o » ' r,ill Sti ' p Show winner. (ri,i; i ) KING MY BELL. Sigma Chi ' s cow bell dancer got a big laugh Irom the crowd. (Ivlowlcfl) THAT ' S THE SPIRIT. Phi Mu shakes up the compe- tition. (Ivllom rif hn UP, UP, AND AWAY, lumpers leap their highest, hoping to come out on top at Step Show, llvlloni hiti