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j- - 13A tlTFje Cljarlotte ^os;t THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1996 Campus News Talkin’ ‘bout good times By Benita Dillard FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST “I’m tired of doing my school work. I need a break, but I really don’t have that much money or know of any place to go!” This statement is the often- heard refrain of students. You are living off allowances and most of the time not that much money is sent. Parents expect you to live off a little loot for the rest of the semes ter. Most parents will say they did it and you can too, but do they not realize times have changed? That’s OK, though, because alist of hot and inexpensive places and activities men tioned by Charlotte-area stu dents can accommodate bud get and safety concerns; The sites and activities are (drum roll, please): • Scoreboard restaurant • Friday’s • Comedy Zone • Mayflower Restaurant • First-run movies • Chili’s restaurant • Vintage on the Boulevard • Regency $1 Theater • Applebee’s restaurant • Bowling Tonya Johnson, a senior at Johnson C. Smith University, and Brian Williams, a senior at UNC Charlotte, agree that the Scoreboard is a nice hang out for the 22-28 crowd. Tonya says: “A good time to go „ is on Tuesday’s \\ because chick en wings are cheaper.” They agree that the atmos phere sets the mood for a nice social hour. According to Brian, “It creates excitement.” It was also agreed that Friday’s creates the same atmosphere on Friday nights. It’s a place where college stu dents and graduates can hang out and relax after a tough week of studies or work. On the other hand, the Comedy Zone was chosen by Marquita Atkins, a JCSU senior, because it’s a place to go laugh until « she cries as well as get her mind off school work and prob lems. “The shows start and end at a decent hour, therefore leaving time to complete homework,” Atkins says. Kendall Jasper, a junior at UNCC, feels the Ma3rflower is ymm '//. wj 1 dllST tmAU-'W; CAN-aymp ^ I '*• 'Oq r' IV- a great place to eat, especially if you’re a seafood lover. “It creates a nice atmos phere that always draws me back,” he said. “Chilli’s the restaurant widely known is a nice place to take a friend,” says Donald Kirby, a JCSU senior. He says the prices are reasonable, with a chesse- burger plate at $4. The food is delicious and the atmos phere creates a feeling of security and a quiet time. If you’re in a partying mood. then Vintage on the Boulevard is a nice place to hang out. Prices range from 98 cents admission on some nights to $5 for ladies on oth ers. Fummi Aranmolate, a senior at JCSU, suggested Vintage beca,use “It’s an adult atmos phere that provides a variety of entertainment.” If you’re in a laid-back mood, the movies is a cool place to go, says Damian Sanders, a junior at UNCC, and Robin Walker, a senior at Queens College. Robin says “The Regency is a nice place mainly for those who do not have the opportu nity to catch a movie when it first comes out.” Applebees is Chrys Tribble’s choice. A JCSU, she says “They have a variety of food for a reasonable price.” Stanley Bates, a junior at JCSU, feels bowling is good extracuricular activity that isn’t too expensive. Let the fun begin, but remember: stay focused on having a great time and only go to places where you feel comfortable. BENITA DILLARD is a senior English major at Johnson C. Smith University. Shouts • Felicia Atkins, a Bennett College freshman, has been named Miss Greensboro, the first time a Bennett student has won the title. Felicia’s previous experience with beauty pagents was watching them on TV. But a newspaper article sparked the Rehovot, Israel, native’s inter est. “I wanted to do something that would present a chal lenge,” she said. Felicia, who won two of the four categories in the Miss Greensboro pageant - inter view and swimsuit - said being so far away from home keeps her grounded. “It’s more simple (in Israel) and the peo ple are very focused,” she said. Before enrolling at Bennett, Felicia studied at Dudley Cosmetology University in Kernersville. She has lived in the U.S. for a few years after moving to Colorado with her mother and brother. She also has a sister living in Georgia. • Deadre Renee Johnson of Greensboro has received the Aktins 10th Martin Luther King Jr. Service Award at UNC Greensboro. Deadre is secretary of the University Ambassadors and has worked as a student staff member with UNCG’s office of orientation and interna tional students. The Martin Luther King Award recog nizes outstanding attributes in the areas of human rela tions and public service by a UNCG student, faculty or staff member. • Brad Dickerson and Takia “Kia” Murray were crowned homecoming king and queen See SHOUTS Page 14B Relationships require some investment in time and effort By Benita Dillard FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST What is a relationship built on? Trust? Communication? Commitment? These ideas are what most people feel a relationship is about. They are the foimdation, but in most cases a relationship is what you and your companion put in to it. It’s a time consum ing and stressful matter where a couple must have patience. Keeron Emmanuel, a senior at Queens College, went beyond trust, commitment, and communication. He says a relation ship is built when someone considers themselves as an equal. Someone who appreciates trying to help one another. Someone who can listen. To Keeron, a relationship goes beyond just say ing “I love you.” “It’s not just a feeling,” he says “It’s a learning process in which it takes both persons to grow and under stand,” On the other hand, Stepfon Portlock, a junior at UNC , Charlotte, feels a relationship develops around feelings. It’s about how it makes you feel. “A relationship is not a feeling of dependency on one anoth er,” he said. “It’s more like gaining an independence together.” Stepfon feels in order to have a good relationship you must be goal-oriented. “At times relationships can mean a sexual commitment,” says Traquesha (not her real name), a Johnson C. Smith University student. “Some students feel in a sexual relationship there See RELATIONSHIPS Page 14B Campus Profile Bennett College 4 > mi ii ii it mm mm mr I ■ mMii m§S ffp mm Location: Greensboro Founded: 1873 President: Gloria Scott Enrollment: 600 • Student body: Bennett is one of two African American colleges that have all-female enrollment. • Partial list of degrees offered: Accounting, science, busi ness adminstration, mass communications, home economics, education, enmneering, medical tech nology. • Faculty: More than 60 percent hold doctoral degrees. • Activities: Intercollegiate athletics in volleyball, basketball, ten nis, cross country, softball, indoor and outdoor track and field. Intramural pro grams are offered in volley ball, team bowling, soccer, basketball. For more information, call (910) 370-8624 or (800) 338-BENN.
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