University of Tampa - Moroccan Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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“Taking it Off”, a musical comedy satirizing the diet and exercise craze in the ’80’s made its world premiere on November 2nd as part of Family Weekend. Composed by Gwyneth Walker and Dr. David Iselc, the comic opera was well received during its run at Lafayette Arcade Theatre. This was the pair's second collorboration, having worked together on the 1980 production, “Opera Buffett”. The play is concerned with the struggles of two people, Man and Woman, un-named so as to be representative of anyone in their situation, striving to become physically fit. The witty musical score included such songs as “Abstinence Ensemble,,’ ’’Sauna Diet and Towel Waltz,” and a number sung by dancing pills appropriately entitled, “The Pill Song”. “Taking it Off” was funded by the Dana Foun- dation via a Faculty Development Grant from LIT awarded to Dr. Isele. The cast was composed almost completely of UT students and graduates. “weak”, “bouncy”, “inept” and “plump . 6 Student Life

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SOLD FOR 2.25 MILLION For 7 years, Rivershore Towers has been viewed by many as the “off-campus on- Campus” residence. As a result of an offer made by the Jeffries Avion Company, this will soon change. The offer made was for approximately $2.25 million. The Business Affairs office was quick to respond. Because Rivershore Towers has been leased back for only two years the anticipated begin- ning of construction of the new residence hall will be shortly after the 1985 commencement ceremonies. The new residence halls will be located where University North, South and the Pershing Rifle house now stand. The hall will house 225 students in suites of four, plus a kitchenette and other modern features. Al- though these facilities will be available to only upperclassmen it can be seen as a positive step forward for all U.T. students. THE SPORTS CENTER OPENS The Spartan Sports Center, an integral part of U.T.’s Master Plan, began to serve its campus and community Aug. 29, 1984 with the first women’s volleyball practice in the gymnasium. The Sports Center since then has developed into a structure which can encompass large conventions, public sports events, trade shows, exhibits and a multitude of other uses. It is large enough to simultaneously host a physical education class, a basketball practice and a volleyball match. Other features of the Spartan Sports Cen- ter include offices, training room, conces- sion facilities, movement lab, weight room, locker room and classrooms. The Sports Center was conceived upor the sale of the old Howell gym to Max Factoi Inc. for more than one million dollars. Thi Spartan Super Fund was then enacted t raise $250,000 per year to offset operationa and building costs. The building process began with th« ground breaking in June 1983. The Spartai Sports Center was created from recon structed exposition halls left on the old Flor ida State Fairgrounds. From dilapidate buildings to a new, modern complex, th Sports Center will not only benefit athletic but the entire university community. Prologue 5

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U.T. OVERSEAS On May 2nd 1984, 25 business and humanities students packed their bags and set off on a whirl- wind tour of Europe. They were met in London by forces from St. Leo’s College and set off to conquer the city. In London students toured The National Gallery, The British Museum, Windsor Castle, The British Stock Exchange and took in a show. Aching feet were not a hindrance as the pubs beckoned. From The Dog and Trumpet to the Hippodrome, an elite English disco, the group got a taste of British night life. Then it was on to Paris, home of the can-can, french wine, bread and cheese, and perfume. Stu- dents stormed the palace of Versailles, had lunch with Mona Lisa at the Louvre, strolled down the Garden do la Tuilleries, browsed in Le Gallery de LaFayette, scaled the Eiffel Tower and dined at the Moulin Rouge. From Paris to pasta via overnight train, the stu- dents loosened their belts for Italy. Places to go were; Gucci, the Straw Market, and every sidewalk cafe, in Florence, and the Vatican, St. Peters and the Cistine Chapel, in Rome. Overnight train took the sleeping students to Switzerland as they dreamed of the David, fcttucini alfredo, and Linda Evans who they met in a crowd the day before. Some students saw snow for the first time as they hiked Mt. Titilus. They toured the Swiss Bank Corp. and the Zurich Stock Exchange. Mr. Pick- wick’s occupied the evening hours. From Lucerne they traveled to Germany and her beer gardens. Also included was a tour of the BMW factory and a cruise featuring Germany’s ancient castles. The average daily sleep requirements were 3 to 4 hours and travel consumed 2 3 of the tour. Students returned bedraggled, bus-sick, train-sick, and plain sick from a virus that spread through the group twice, and with more memories than any photo-album could hold. An Outdoor Education class also visited the Old World. Through the countries of England and France, four students and two chaperones toured the Crystal Palace National Sports Center, the Northwest London Jewish Day Care Center for the Aged and went punting on the Cam River in Cambridge. They visited Stratford Upon-Avon to see The Royal Shakespeare Co. perform “Richard ED”. Lead by their fearless leader, Dr. Bohren, they travelled to the Lake District and hiked 10 miles, up Ills Bell Mountain, in Windmere. 'Ilus seven hour journey took them to the top of the 2,746 foot mountain and back down again. Such feats of endur- ance were rewarded by such pleasurable experiences as dining in the Medieval Castell Rhuthun in Wales. Dancing to “The Sound of Music”; Salzburg, Austria. Student Life 7 Posing with the Queen’s guard at White Hall