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

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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

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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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Home Some men even had a barstand as the centerpiece of their room. Women's rooms tended to be quite opposite. They overflowed with stuffed animals, color coordinated comforters, and plants. Kim Bugbee. sophomore, commented. “I wanted to be able to relax and study in a country like atmos- phere with lots of plants and things that remind me of home. Posters, unlike the men's, were commonly pictures of an- imals. comic characters, and of course, sexy men. Arranging and decorating a dorm room never ended. As the personal items were collected and pictures hung upon the walls, dorm rooms became more comfortable and a home away from home” for many college students. -Brenda Keairns I). W» nrr I-oft and couches make nice additions to dorm rooms. Hick Robinson docs a little studying’ on his couch while roommate Dave Schleusencr lies upon his loft. Helping to ease The Big Move With suitcases bulging, boxes packed, and parents giving last minute instruc- tions. another school year started with the big move. Moving in is often one of the most hectic parts of attending college but this year the department of residence tried to help eliminate some of those headaches by forming a “Move-in Crew. As crew member Pam Prall put it. When I was a freshman they didn't have a move-in crew and I felt lost in the dorms, so 1 decided that I wanted to help the fresh- man feel more at ease when moving in.” Nine crews, one from each hall, helped students physically move into their rooms, directed traffic, answered ques- tions. and were goodwill ambassadors for the department of residence. Students received no monetary com- pensation for working on a moving crew, but many students work on the crew because they appreciate how helpful the crews were in the past.” stated Becky Woodrick, Bender Hall Coordinator. These crew members could be recog- nized by their matching t-shirts and their smiling faces. “The first day I ar- rived 1 was greeted by a move-in crew of three nice guys. They took all my bags and boxes from me and showed me the way to my room. I didn't have to carry a thing it was great! exclaimed fresh- man Lisa Mueller. -Chris Kennicott M CumhrrUnil Move-in crew member Lisa Hansen helps Lcxy Kness. Brenda Bond. Tess lessen and Connie Scharff make the bin move. The crew helps move in students from Thursday through Sunday. 19