University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Treat Yourself Right Tired of the famous Sunday night suppers of macaroni and cheese, or hav- ing cereal for dinner again this week? Well, there was an alternative answer when dorm food just wasn’t doing the trick. How did Sub City. Domino’s Pizza or the Malt Shoppe sound? Many college students took advantage of the specials offered by the local food establishments. Domino’s $5 special on Tuesday and Thursday evenings was a favorite deal. “Domino’s is an inexpen- sive and delicious way to break the mo- notonous meals in the dining center,” claimed junior Maria Dix. With God- father’s, Rocky Rococo’9. Paul Revere’s and Show Biz. to name a few pizza es- tablishments, it was usually easy to find a “special deal” about any night of the week. If a car was available, another fun and inexpensive getaway was the buffet at Spinner's or Faces. Offering free appe- tizers on Friday evenings, it provided a great way to start the weekend off right. “It is nice to have someone else wait on you for a change and eat in a pleasant environment, without hundreds of peo- ple around,” commented freshman Chris Hobbs. Students who wanted to eat large quantities at a small price drove to Shakey's. Their all-you-can-eat “Super Supper” cost under five dollars. When the tests started rolling around and the library acted as a new home away from home. Hardee’s and Pickle’s Deli in the Union provided a quick and satisfying meal. If I am studying at the library or the Union, it is easier to eat at Hardee’s than walk all the way back to the dorm, remarked John Howes. The Hill offered numerous eating es- tablishments: Sub City, Mary Kay’s, Sub City provido student with an excellent alternative to food service. John Atwell prepares a sub for a customer. A large selection of food is offered to students at Shakey's buffet. Shakey's is a popular hang-out for students on Sunday evenings when there is no meal in the residence hall. The Malt Shoppe. Maggie’s Bake Shop, The Other Place, Pizza House. Hyper Space and Yogurt Express. One of the advantages to the Hill was its closeness for the students. “I love eating at Sub City because it is convenient and def- initely worth your money,” stated soph- omore Susan Maerschalk. The Malt Shoppe supplied luscious thick malts, perfect for dessert or a whole meal. Whenever the inevitable “munchies” hit, students who remembered to keep their eyes open for the coupons that said SAVE” could treat themselves right. -Carrie Brown EatincOut

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A panoramic view of campus is seen through the Education Center window. The close proximity of class buildings allows students to walk across campus between classes. K. UaubeDgayer WHY UNI? “Why did you come to UNI?” When that question was posed to stu- dents, a variety of responses ranging from their specialty of study to the male female ratio could be heard in reply. Choosing a college was a big decision with many variables to con- sider. One aspect that led people to UNI was its small size. UNI has approx- imately 11,500 students compared to the University of Iowa’s 26,000 and 22,000 at Iowa State. This compar- ison in enrollment allowed for smaller classes which in turn warranted more individual attention. The professors had a chance to know many students by name instead of just an I.D. num- .ber. Another advantage of the small size was the compact campus. It was easy to get from one side of campus to the other in ten minutes without having to run a three minute mile. Along with the small size came an opportunity to participate in many activities. There wasn’t as much competition for po- sitions, whether it was a sport or an organization. “I like the extracurric- ular activities at UNI,” explained freshman Joy Pottratz. “Marching band has brought me many friends and a lot of fun.” The organizations and the small size weren’t the only advantages UNI had to offer. With the high cost of col- lege, tuition played a big part in choosing a college. UNI was the least expensive of the three state universities, which many students said affected their decision. Of course all of the students had their own special reasons for attending UNI, ranging from proximity to home, family traditions, or just following their friends. But as one freshman put it, “There are many times when I think of UNI as my second home. This is where my friends are and everyone together makes up a big happy fam- ily.” -Chris Kennicott K. Laubeosayer Friends are an essential part of college life. Amy Hansen, Brenda Meiners, Heidi Goodwin and Connie Royer enjoy a late night gab session. 16 Why UNI

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A Home Away From l . Wagner A dorm room looks unfriendly until student» put their own personal mark upon it. Many students remember their first impressions of the dorm room. Initial reactions ranged from indifference to disgust. The shelves were empty, the beds were hare, and the only poster was the one on the door stating, In Case of Fire. Sound the Alarm. In order to make the rooms livable, massive ar- rangements and decorations were need ed. On most occasions students were con- cerned about the size of the room. Linda Mitchell, sophomore, pointed out. It looked smaller than I remembered from orientation. I didn’t think I would be able to fit all my things into such a little place. However, with a little ingenuity, most students were able to fit everything into the room by stuffing every drawer, closet, and corner. One way to utilize the capacity of a dorm room was to build lofts. Lofts were the in thing to build. They created floor space for the necessities” of col- lege such as refrigerators, couches, tele- vision sets, and stereos. Another option was trundling the beds. All it took was a couple of borrowed bed stands to launch one bed higher than the other. As soon as the placement of the beds was ar- ranged. students turned their interest toward personalizing the rooms. When it came to personalizing rooms, the men’s tastes differed drastically from the women's. Roommates Mike Piper and John Pugh claimed they wanted to create a room that symbolized a casual party atmosphere and was also seductive and intriguing to women. Walls were lined with girly posters, neon signs flashed the names of favorite beers and alcohol was made readily available. I . Wixur A homey atmoshpcrc can be created with just a little imagination. Shiela Saube sits upon her trundled bed while her roommate. Lisa Brende. types away. Room Decorating