University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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Memorial tA- Center Celebrates! The Student Center celebrated its 30th birthday on October 25th. Al- though it has gone through many changes over the years, including a move, it has always provided the stu- dents up to date information and a place to hang out. The original Union was housed in the Communication Technology building. It housed the Bookstore, the original Fawn, com- plete with lifesize chess pieces, a bowling alley and cafeteria. There was also a ballroom and many small meet- ing rooms. In 1985 the Memorial Stu- dent Center was opened. The Pawn, Bookstore and bowling alley moved over, and the Terrace Cafe was added. Room for pool tables and video games was also added, along with the Great Hall and more meeting rooms. To celebrate the 30 years, the Student Center hosted a bubble launch and a reception complete with cake, clowns, party favors and enter- tainment. The Terrace, Recreation Center, Service Center, Bookstore, and Fawn also offered back to the past specials. The Student Center has been and will continue to be a large part of every student ' s life. This day marked just how important it is.

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There ' s . u.W. stout Every student at this university has been taunted at one point or another by their hometown friends because they ' took the easy way out. They have also heard the one that goes ' when in doubt, go to Stout. Well, one must realize that these quips and comments come from people who don ' t attend this university, and therefore don ' t realize what a great place this is. They may have never even seen the campus, yet they feel that they can pass judgement on us, the students of Stout. We know that this is an excellent university and that we are getting quality educa- tions here. We know that we have facilities that provide hands on ex- perience necessary to function in to- days world. We know we have some of the best food in the U.W. system. We know our student center offers everything we need to fill our free- time; clothes us, and keeps us from going hungry. We know that our ath- letes are some of the best in the area and our athletic teams are vertually unstopable. We are absolutely sure that we wouldn ' t want to attend any other university, and we are certain that we made the right choice. So don ' t listen to those who question Stout ' s virtues and please ignore those who made fun of your choice to attend this university, for when it gets right down to it, the bottom line is: THERE ' S MO DOUBTI

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' 1 V M II I 1 1 1 ■ 1 11 t m I The Memorial Student Center celebrated its 30th birthday on October 25th through various specials and activities.