4BThe Daily Tar HeelMonday, August 23, 1982
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By LYNN PEITI1MAN
Assistant Managing Editor
This is a "survival" guide to Carolina, and it's not
necessarily for campus newcomers. Even though
mostly freshmen and transfers will need it, the old
timers might learn something too.
Waiting in line
Get used to it ... it's a fact of Carolina life. But
make the best of it and start a conversation with the
person in front of you.
Your roommate
I have heard the perfect roommate described as
"someone who doesn't get angry when you come in
late and trip over a chair, someone with the patience
of mother, the loyalty of a Saint Bernard and the
talents (minus the puritanism) of Ann Landers."
To help make things go easier with your roommate,
here are some suggestions:
As soon as possible, take time to lay down some
mutual ground rules. Following are some topics you
might like to discuss:
which bed is whose
splitting space
drinks (not just Coca-Cola); decide if it is all
right if you drink alcoholic beverages in your room
you may also want to discuss if smoking is
kosher
the atmosphere in your room: studyquiet,
socialrowdy '? ; 'c ""' "J '
s -L visitors:' your roommate just may mind if you,
Jane, have friend Dick over for the night the en
tire night
Basically, be considerate. If the walls ever start
to crowd in on you, do not blame your roommate
take a walk instead. -
Food for thought: on Franklin Street
There are several good places just on Franklin
Street, and all are within walking distance of campus.
These, by far, are not the only restaurants in town.
There are several on Rosemary Street, a block north
of Franklin Street, and plenty throughout Chapel
Hill. If you want more information on Chapel Hill
restaurants, consult the Student Consumer Action
Union's guide, The Franklin Street Gourmet.
Biscuit Towne: Near Granville Towers, it
specializes in all kinds of biscuits. It is one of a few
places in town open 24 hours a day.
Blimpie's: Blimpie's is in the heart of Franklin
Street and has good sandwiches of all kinds on
submarine, rye or pita bread. Delivery to dorms for
an additional charge is available after 6 p.m. '
Carolina Coffee Shop: A tradition on Franklin
Street, this restaurant has a touch of class and
classical music. The food is basically good burgers
along with other sandwiches and dishes. Breakfast
with pancakes and fruit is their specialty.
Four Corners: This restaurantbar has large
photographs of past Carolina basketball players on
the walls. Hainbui$cr&, quieiic cuiu Muaa& are served
in a contemporary atmosphere.
Golden Dragon: A small Chinese restaurant near
the middle of Franklin Street, this place offers good
food for moderate prices. Most food is take out, but
there are a few tables inside. It seems to have a
regular clientele. .
Hardee's: This is the char-broiled, fast-food
hamburger place, also open 24 hours a day. It is on
Franklin Street near Granville Towers. Basic
minimum fast-food restaurant prices.
Harrison's: To get to Harrison's, you descend a
flight of stairs to a cool, dark garden atmosphere.
Quiche, salads, ribs, sandwiches and casseroles are
the standard fare.
Hector's: A convenient stop on the way from
downtown to campus, Hector's has Greek sand
wiches (the grilled cheese is popular) and fast food.
Looking Glass Cafe: In University Square, this is
another place open 24 hours, and it has good ham
burgers. It also offers all kinds of sandwiches, a salad
bar and breakfast in the atmosphere of large glass
windows.
Mr. Gatti's: This is a good pizza place, with
friendly service. There are two widescreen televisions
in addition to some video games.
Papagayo Mexican Restaurant: Excellent Mex
ican food and a classy bar. On a warm evening, try
dining on the outside patio under the tiny white
lights.
The Porthole: A favorite of Tar Heels for years,
this "restaurant I has a simple charm and defici6us, . r 3
home-style cooking.
The Ramshead Rathskeller: Another Chapel Hill
tradition, the Rat, as it is fondly called, has been
open since 1957. It offers steak, sandwiches, lasagne
and spectacular apple pie. It is located on an alley off
Franklin Street.
Sadlack's: A New Jersey-style delicatessen in a
pristine atmosphere, it has a large selection of s pecial
sandwiches, salads, subs and heroes. Delivery service
. is offered after 6 p.m. for 50 cents extra.
Spanky's: This place has a warm, oaken
candlelit charm. The food nice-sized hamburgers
and other yummy dishes is good, too.
Swenson's: Though a chain ice cream store and
restaurant, it makes much of its ice cream on the
premises. One of the best flavors is Cookies and
Cream: vanilla ice cream and crunched-up Oreo
cookies.
Subway: This takeout place has great hoagie
sandwiches, of which there are all kinds. Sandwiches
come in plastic bags.
The Waffle Shop: A comfortable, almost plain
waffle and pancake shop, it's known for its blueberry
pancakes. These are highly recommended.
Nightlife
If there's not something going on in your dorm or
the one next door, there are plenty of clubs and bars
in town. Also, many restaurants turn into drinking
establishments during the evenings.
The Cat's Cradle: A laid-back bar specializes in
live music rock V roll and bluegrass and im
ported beer. There is usually a cover charge. Cat's
Cradle is on Rosemary Street.
Henderson Street Bar: This is a "good ole boy"
bar, with a long bar at which to sit, and country
music always plays on the jukebox. It is, of course,
on Henderson Street.
He's Not Here: He's Not Here, with a 60s flair,
usually has a good mix of people. Upstairs, the in
door bar has several pinball machines and electronic
games. Downstairs, there is a grassy yard to sit on
and drink your choice from a wide selection of im
ported and domestic beer. It is off Franklin Street,
behind the Pizza Hut.
Linda's: Linda's is your basic drinking bar with
a few pinball machines and a television. It is behind
Spanky's.
Pegasus: This is a new nightclub that features
live rock 'n' roll bands. It's where Star Trax was last
year, next to the Golden Dragon.
Purdy's: On Franklin Street, this one is a private
club admission if you are a member or a guest of
one. This is a disco that has a little higher class
complete with a lit dance floor. It features weekly
specials.
Sound Barrier: This is another new place, but
this one is a dance club. There are video games, two
pool tables and lots of beer specials each week. It's
located under Mr. Gatti's, but enter next to Soun
dhaus Stereo on North Columbia Street.
The Stations The Station; in Carrtro; features
a variety of newwave and fdpkvp';Tft!luids. ;Tues
day night is for clogging and square dancing. There is
usually a cover charge.
Troll's: A dark, down-home drinking joint,
Troll's has good prices on beer. Country music usual
ly plays on the jukebox. Troll's is on Rosemary
Street. .
Upper Deck: The Upper Deck, above the Por
thole restaurant, is one of Chapel Hill's more laid
back bars. There are tables outside beneath the trees
and tables inside. A basket of popcorn goes for a
quarter, and there are some video games.
Zapped by video games
Like the rest of the country, video games are abun
dant in Chapel Hill. Bored? Just frustrated that you
can't get any studying done because that quarter-spending-frenzy
has come over you? Well, all you
need to do is walk down Franklin Street and you'll
find some kind of video game somewhere. They're
everywhere. They have their own establishments, or
there are a couple in various restaurants. There are
even some in the basement of the Carolina Union, .
Finding your way around
Use that map of the campus. It really helps, So
what if you look like a freshman? It is better than
getting lost.
Remember: The Old Well, is North, South
Building is South, Old East residence hall is East and
Old West residence hall is West. Then take
Astronomy 3 1 , learn the constellations and if you get
lost at night, you can find your way home with the
help of the stars and the previously mentioned land
marks. If you get lost during the day, just ask an up
perclassman ... and hope he is telling you the truth.
Your best friends
General College adviser: One of your best
friends here is this person, a good resource, especially
when you need information on classes, majors and
requirements. Listen to your advisers. They are there
to help you. Take advantage of it. This could also be
a good contact and reference later.
Upperclassmen: These folks are good sources for
recommending what classes to take and what to stay
away from.
Teaching assistants and professors: Same as the
' General College adviser ... get to know these people
and take advantage of their office hours (those are
there for a purpose most TAs and professors do
not enjoy twiddling their thumbs when no students
come by to see them). The worst that could happen is
that they might learn your name. They are also great
contacts and references later. And since many
general college classes are very large 100 people
plus office hours give you a chance to get to know
your instructor.
Resident assistant: These people are there to help
you with your problems or just to talk to. If you
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V friendly person (I heat bemgf riendlfisa requirement"
for the job). Besides, they sometimes get lonely in
that room all by themselves.
And same as above for your orientation counselor
their jobs don't necessarily end after Orientation
Week.
Quiet places ... where to study
Undergraduate Library: Once upon a time, the
Undergraduate Library was listed in Playboy
magazine as one of the Top 10 "pickup" places in
the country. It is not known how true this really is,
but it is a friendly place. If you need a minimal
amount of noise to study, which some people do, this
is a good place. A quieter place within the Undergrad
is the Honor Reading Room downstairs.
Wilson (graduate) Library: This is more like a
real library it is large and usually very quiet, and
there is plenty of room in the stacks with few people
around you. It is not limited to graduate students.
Elsewhere: When it is warm, many people try
studying outside, in the sun or in the grass in the
quads. But it's debatable how much studying they ac
tually get done (a lot of scoping, though). Beware of
the flying Frisbees here.
There are also several departmental libraries that
are good, quiet study' rooms. The Health Sciences
Library is one specially recommended. And if it is
not too loud in your dorm, your own room may suf
fice, even though your, bed and .sleep may be more
enticing than the books! ; - -
Carolina on their minds: freshmen receive
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first taste of Tar Heel spirit at Convocation
By LIZ LUCAS
Staff Writer
The Class of 1986 .was given its first taste of the Tar Heel spirit
Monday night in the heart of UNC territory, in the Carolina blue
seats of Carmichael Auditorium.
The annual Freshman Convocation, held at 8 p.m. Aug 16, in
troduced the students to a side of Carolina Fever unknown to
those not attending the University. ' '
Led by the members of the Orientation Committee, which
sponsors the convocation, the freshmen learned many of the
traditional cheers, including the ever-popular super silent cheer,
along with several of the school fight songs.
The new Tar Heels showed no inhibitions in supporting their
residence areas with chants of "Morehead" and "Olde Campus"
as prevalent as cheers for UNC.
Chairman of the Orientation Committee, Brent Lister,
welcomed the freshmen to "a school of champions and academic
integrity," and introduced the convocation speakers.
UNC Student Body President Mike Vandenbergh urged the
Class of '86 to come into UNC and enjoy the school, but to also
apply UNCs top-ten standing in football and basketball to
academic life. By applying this to academics, as well as to per
sonal life, the freshmen were guaranteed to "leave Carolina with a
better education one not just represented by grades."
Donald Jicha, associate dean of General College, explained
General College procedures and the purpose of the advising
system. "We're here to help you help yourself," Jicha said, urg
ing communication between the faculty and the students.
Bill Kimball, student attorney general, introduced the concept
of the Honor System to the freshmen. He cited three main
reasons for having an Honor System: to maintain and ensure the
academic integrity of the University, to extend the educational
process and allow students to carry honesty and integrity into
their later lives and to give students the freedom, yet the respon
sibility, such a system allows. "You're expected not to lie, cheat,
or steal that's the bottom line," Kimball said.
Donald Boulton, vice chancellor for student affairs, brought a
feeling of awe into the audience by asking for complete silence
and telling everyone to concentrate on that one particular mo
ment. The uniqueness of the moment not only applied to this
period in the freshmen's lives, but to the world in general, he said.
He urged the students, whom he called1 the smartest freshman
class to enter the University, though not necessarily the wisest," to
keep the University going and to make it better thin ever. Boulton
explained that the University has a lot going for it both as na
tional academic champions and as athletic champions and that
it is the responsibility of the freshmen to maintain it.
"The University has a lot going for it
both as national academic champions and
as athletic champions Jand it is the re
sponsibility of the freshmen to maintain
it.
Donald Boulton
vice chancellor for student affairs
Orientation Committee members Cathy Sanders and William
Bland introduce the area coordinators of the Orientation pro
gram and presented the traditional orientation slide show to the
freshmen.
The slide show showed the freshmen varied aspects of student
life at UNC. Set to contemporary music, the slide show depicted
residence hall life, academics, partying in its truest form (featuring
the post-championship gala on Franklin Street), athletics (in
cluding the final seconds of the NCAA championship game), and
the history of the University. And of course, the show and con
vocation concluded appropriately with James Taylor's "Carolina
in My Mind."
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Freshman Convocation must have been a gas
... Brian Haney gears up for his first year at UNC
By DANE HUFFMAN
Staff Writer
If you're like most freshmen, you're a
little bewildered after coming here to the ,
land of books and beer. So here are a few
trips er, tips on matters of interest to
incoming freshmen.
Room To Live: That's what the housing
department tells incoming freshmen, but
when you find out you have two room
mates for a room the size of the family
Volkswagen, you'll get the idea.
But there are some ways to keep your
roommates away and gain personal space
for yourself: ' .' .
(1) Chew tobacco. Have a cup across
the room to spit in. Spit into the cup from
three, four, then five yards. Intentionally
miss often.
(2) Play a musical instrument. Play it
poorly. Swear you'll practice until you get
better.
(3) Play on every intramural team.
Throw sweaty socks and underwear on
dressers and in closets. Say, "Gee, I can't
wait to go home for Christmas and get
my clothes washed."
(4) Talk about your old girlfriends or
boyfriends. If you don't have any old
girlfriends or boyfriends, talk about poli
tics or the state of being.
(5) Play beach music. If your room
mates can tolerate the Embers and the
Drifters, play Led Zeppelin and ACDC.
Then play Mozart and Bach. If they can't
stand a certain record, play it until you
wear the turntable needle down to the
nub.
Sharing Bathrooms: Again, fight for
your fair share. Take showers until your
skin shrivels up. Use someone else's
shampoo. Use someone else's bar of
soap, too, unless it has hair on it. Never
wash your pots and pans. Leave them in
the bathroom sink until they sprout
mold.
Studying: Never study until the day
before a test. Never study the day before
a test. Never study the day of a test.'
Never study. Always complain when you
get a bad grade.
Food: Call out for pizza whenever pos
sible, especially during televised away
games. Call in advance. If you call just?
before the game, the pizza' will arrive af
the final gun. Throw the uneaten crusts
and empty box in the hallway of your hall
or suite. If you have to eat in the campus
cafeterias, stay with pre-packaged foods;
It's hard to ruin a box of Raisin Bran and
a pint of milk, but it's been done.
Food on Franklin Street is good but ex
pensive. If you're low on bucks, you can
go to Burger King. Most of us get low on
bucks when our summer earnings run out
usually about September. A Greek
grilled cheese at Hector's is terrific after a
night on Franklin Street, but if you eat
one, don't plan on kissing anybody.
GirlsGuys In The Room After Hours:
Up to your resident assistant. Stop by
your RA's room after a mixer to see if it's
OK to have a new friend come up to your
room. If your RA's door is closed and
you hear giggling, you're in the clear, ;
your RA will understand. If your RA has
a textbook open, and it's Friday night,
kiss your friend good-bye.
If you do take your friend to your"
room, leave a subtle message on your
memo pad, something like, "George, get
lost. I've got a girl in here." Throw your
roommate's pillow and blanket in the
hall.
Parking: Grease the sides of your car
and park creatively. Keep a walking stick
in your back seat in case you have to park
in a handicapped spot. Leave phony
notes on your windshield in a vain at
tempt to coerce parking monitors into not
giving you a ticket. When you get the
ticket, throw it in your glove compart
ment and build a collection. Try to
graduate without paying your $150 park
ing ticket bill.
High School Romances: Forget them.
General Hospital: GH appears on
every television on campus, so your week
day afternoons are booked for the next
four years. If you don't watch GH, you'll
be a social doughnut. Try to bone up.
Beware of picking up three o'clock
classes when in drop-add. If you have to
take a three o'clock class and miss
General Hospital, go to Student Health
Services as soon as you begin to ex
perience withdrawal , symptoms. They
have a special ward for that.
Tickets to Football Games: You can
get tickets either with a bloc or by
yourself. If you sit with a Dloc, invest in
some binoculars. You can get good seats
individually, but you have to fight for
them. You got lots of experience standing
in line at registration, so you should be
ready for this.
Tickets To The ACC Basketball Tour
nament: C'mon, be serious.
Money: Call your parents. Call often.
Call collect. Beg. Plead. Whimper like a
dog. But don't expect any money.' I've
heard rumors that some parents have sent
money, but they were just rumors. I sent
my father a telegram thatx read, "Dad,
Coke 45 cents. Send money.' f Dad wired
back, "Drink Pepsi."