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

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USF in the Heart of Activities, Recreation Considering the college students budget, movies were often few and far between. So. students splurged when an award winning movie, such as Plaltoon, hit the box office. Students who needed a break from the pressures of exams, lectures or term papers and had a little money saved up, were able to drive the distance to attractions like Disney World, Epcot Center or Sea World. If time and money were a problem, Boardwalk and Baseball and Busch Gardens were right out the back door for USF students. Some students even ventured to other nearby campuses to get a glimpse of what it wouid be like to be a Gator or a 'Nole. Gasparilla Days allowed students to celebrate the inva- sion of Tampa Bay by pirates. Gasparilla celebrations in- volved a week of festivities which included a parade and endless parties. Of course, there were always the many gorgeous beaches that students could sneak away to. Gasparilla is an annual event that is looked forward to being celebrated by Bay Area residents. 6.4 Disney World was a popular get away for students. Windsurfing was another watersport that enticed students to spend the day at the beach. 14 Activities, recreation

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Thereis Plenty to Do at USF Students who lived on campus and did not have the luxury of owning trans- portation did not feel out off froi'h the rest of the world. They were able to shop tor just about anything, from car stereos to exquisite jewelry at the flea market held every Wednesday on MLK Plaza. The merchants who sold their wares, repre- sented major corporations as well as small community businessi. USF also offered various services to the students, such as the Safe Team. The Safe Team was an escort service that students could utilize at night when they traveled on campus. The Safe Team was the alternative to walking alone. Other activities for both dorm students and other students ranged from fashion shows. put on seasonally to highlight the years fashion statements; to member- ship in the Barbender's Club at the gym for those students who wanted to keep in shape by lifting weights. Left: Fraternity parties. like this one at the Village Square Apartments, allowed Greeks and non-Greeks to have some fun. Below left: The Barbender's Club at the USF gym permitted students to tone and increase their mus- cles through the art of weightlifting. Below: A sorority member models a formal gown during a fashion show held to raise money for a local charity. Plenty to do at USF 13

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The Untouchables was a box of- fice smash. as well as a movie favorite of college students. Platoon was heralded as the Movie of the Year for 1987. Activities, recreation 15