University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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►The URI Bookstore. That place every student must go at least once a semester. And although these particular visits may be rather unpleasant, there are other times when the bookstore can be a lot of fun. A favorite pastime for students is to stand near the back of the store and read all the magazines from cover to cover — and then put them back without buying them. The candy shop is also very popular — especially for Secret Santa gifts and items for sorority raids. The bookstore also carries greeting cards, posters, sportswear, toiletries, munchies, stationery, records and knick-knacks — to satisfy just about every student ' s needs. Business as Usual Union Businesses Strive on Student Patronage ◄This shop on the first floor of the Union is the place everyone goes when they suddenly remember it ' s their roommate ' s birthday and they don ' t have time to go to Wakefield to look for a gift. It carries clothing and accessories for both men and women at reasonable prices. It ' s also a great place to browse when you need to kill a little time bet- ween classes. ◄URI is notorious for its long lines of students and one of the best known lines is the one that winds its way around the tiny branch of Rhode Island Hospital Trust bank on the first floor of the Union. For- tunately, Hospital Trust offers ins- tant teller machines for those who don ' t want to stand in line all day. But while these little machines are a convenience to some, they can also be quite dangerous. That ' s because it ' s very easy — in fact, much too easy — to walk up to the machine, punch a few buttons and come away with plenty of money for a night out. It ' s fun for a while — until you realize there ' s nothing left in your account to withdraw and the machine eats your card. 18 Union Businesses

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The Union Provides URI Students With Life Between Classes The Union 17

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McANDREV AGENCY ►Two tenants relocated into the old billiards room: Copyright and Two-Lips. Copyright is quick and convenient place to go for all co- pying and printing services. Elec- tric typewriters are also available on a first-come, first-serve basis. ◄Next door, Two-Lips sells roses, carnations and other fresh flowers to those who love a touch of romance or friendship. ◄URI ' s own unisex hair salon. Total Image, is one of the least ex- pensive — and most convenient — places to get a haircut these days. For just $11, you can have your hair washed, cut and blown dry — just in time to impress Mom and Dad. Ear piercing is also available here. ►Almost hidden under the stairs in the Memorial Union, Stillman- McAndrew Travel Agency is a busy place — especially on Friday afternoons. That ' s when hundreds of students rush in to buy their bus or train tickets home for the weekend. Plane flights and vaca- tions can also be arranged through this tiny office. ►The KSS Record Coop (formerly known as Cellar Sights and Sounds) has a wide selection of LPs — from pop to new wave — and popular magazines for sale. For those who prefer recording their own tapes, the Record Coop also sells blank tapes and other accessories. ◄The Ram ' s Den is located on the top floor of the Union and it has a variety of uses, one being for its main purpose — eating. It is one of the main and most crowded meeting place and social gather- ing on the campus. It is mostly fre- quented by upperclassmen who live down-the-line and use the Ram ' s Den as an eating place. It is also the most popular “hang” for those who either want to blow off classes or studying. Union Busi