West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Parties, Sunnyside, movies offer From Plato, calculus and biology Q NE COLD Fri- day evening, students shuffle toward Sun- nyside, heads bent to shield themselves from the wind. Inside the Fox- fire, a crowd gathers at the bar, empty Mason jars in glove-covered hands. The cons- tant opening of the door admits frigid drafts of air, but no one minds. Known for their partying, students frequented the 41 local bars. However, lec- tures, plays, movies and par- ties also distracted from the books. Sunnyside bars offered nightly specials to lure would-be students out for a couple of drinks. Mary Heldreth, a freshman jour- nalism major, said You don ' t have to dress up to go to Mutt ' s. It ' s not like a pick-up bar. Alternatives to Sunnyside were Izzy ' s, Dolly ' s and Fat Daddy ' s. All my friends are always there (at Fat Daddy ' s), said Kelly Kimble, a general studies freshman. Thurs- day you pay one price and get cheap beer the whole evening. Although these spots quickly became crowded, most students were not bothered. Gina Kelly, an accoun- ting sophomore, said, I really don ' t mind the crowds or the heat if I can dance. The Chestnut Pub exuded a Satisfying a custom- er ' s tastebuds, Jeff Yoskosky pours a draft at the College Inn. calmer social at- mosphere that at- tracted many. Diane Wood, a junior speech ma- jor, said, There are lots of things to do there — darts and back- gammon. It ' s a good place to go for a date. Private parties, fraternity and sorority listeners and formals, dorm and club-spon- sored activities like skiing inter- rupted the mono- tony of studying, for a while. Merry Beth Oliveto . — ' - mam Driven indoors on a dreary, rainy night, John Hess, Dan Mur- phy, Jim Condrey, Bill Davis and Mike Hess finds cards and music to entertain them- selves. It takes two of any kind to tango demonstrate Anne Moore and Greg Hart at the Pi Phi grub for- mal. Putting the week ' s assignments behind them, Terry Statler and Brian Miller engage in serious GIFing at the College Inn. 20 Night Life

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Photos by David L Zicherman With tailgating going on strong, a band makes Homecoming an extra special event for Mountaineer fans. What parade is complete without the Pride of West Virginia making an appearance? The band marched down the High Street route playing favorites for the young and old. Officials may say the Homecoming game is all sold out, but that does not stop some people. A hot-air balloon provides the best seat in the house for its pilot. Homecoming 19

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Fourteen ball corner pocket, calls Glenn Potter as he skillfully aims his pool cue to make his shot. Primping for an ex- citing evening out on the town, Anita Col- eman, senior nursing student, is helped by Velma Carey with those hard to reach curls. r — B B t1 M ■- — — — — —•— w p HT I ' Beth English, opera- tions management senior, sells a movie ticket to Mike Twomey, freshman art major, at the Lair Box Office. Night Life 21