University of South Florida - Aegean Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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To market, to market Pinching pennies and hoarding quarters became a commonplace ritual for most students. This was needed because, living on a college studentis income required even the best of us to utilize the fine art of comparison shopping, in order to make ends meet, especially after tuition was paid. But stretching those pre- cious dollars to their fullest was made a little easier, thanks to the USF Flea Market. Every Wednesday with wea- ther permitting, a variety of merchants set up their makeshift shops on the Martin Luther King Plaza, outside the University Center, in hopes of convincing students to depart with their dear dimes. By noon, the scene closely resembled the classic market place of old England; as students, staff and faculty milled through the sidewalk displays, debating prices or bargaining with the merchant for the best deal possible. The colors and variety of products available were endless. Students could buy a modern art poster and frame from one vender and walk across the path and purchase a climbing philoden- dron for their dorm room from another. For loyal groupies, full color photographs and posters of their favorite musican or group in concert were available for their wall or scrapbook. Sneakers, designer jeans, USF and Greek T-shirts, Indian gauze dresses and many other items for a wardrobe could be obtained by just a stroll down the sidewalk. Prices were often drastically reduced, offering students the much needed savings, the high priced shopping malls nearby could never hope to match. So when USF students needed to go shopping, it was not unusual to tuck away a few dollars for Wednesday and follow the practice of our ancestors, by going to market That willbe. . . Astudentpays foranew addition to her wardrobe at a T-shin boothi A tough decision. A few students took over the enormous selection of earrings on display. Showing at! her wares, a merchant ex- hibits her skills. while waiting to sculp- ture a customer's fingernails. Flea Market 21

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Anything new? Students in search of a bargain. headed every Wednesday to the USF Flea Marketv Dog gone. Pluto escapes the noise of the flea market and his hectic class schedule with a headphone set. , a ,m. AW W m. gWV' 20 Flea Market

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Head over heels.A USF student takes advantage of the Bay Arcahs abundant supply of water spans. No water around? Two students im- provise and use a campus parking lot to practice their wind surfing techniques. The point of no return. A youngster heads down one of the many water slides found at Adventure Island. 22 Fun In the Sun M, mm ., 1'? .1 u. v