Alcala Yearbook 1992-1993

University Center is Unbelievably Convenient • • . ........... . . --- ~ ■ •

The University Center can be described in a number of ways depending on the function the building serves each student. By asking students what they think the acronym "UC" stands for, we got several of the various functions the University Cen– ter provides. Ultimate Consumables, Un– mistakably Cozy, Underlying Currents, and Understanding Community, were a few of the answers given. USO students have a pretty good handle on what the UC is all about. Students will always find Ultimate Consumables at the UC -- the Grille with it choice of a cheeseburger, doubleburger or garden burger; the Deli, where you can just make your own sandwich or grab a peanut butter and jelly; the Marketplace and Bakery, which offer everything from scones to Vivarin; or simply the Main Din– ing Hall with its offering of seconds.

Current of activity can definitely be found in the U.C. Perhaps the most important feature of the University Center is the sense of commu– nity you can find . If you want to go away for the weekend and meet new friends, stu– dents can locate Outdoor Adventures in the University Center on the basement floor. The student goverment and student pub– lication offices are found in the UC, which serve as an informant and connectionwithin the USO community. Everybody descends upon the UC at some time during the day and the USO commu– nity becomes a whole with it as the center. The UC undeniably stands for Understand– ing Community. "The vast imminent structure in which community is built and immortalized; emo– tionally stimulating." -- Second Floor, San Rafael.

Food is not the only thing the UC has to offer. It's numerous study areas, equipped with comfortable couches and chairs, tables and a selection of soothing music, lend an Unmistakably Cozy air to the environment and make studying a bit more pleasant for students. If one is not in the studying mood, they can usually hang-out on the first level and enjoy listening to piano melodies played by their peers. The building was built on the east end of campus, making it accessible to all students. It is only a few minutes walk away from any dorm and there is a tram stop for those in a rush or 11ot into the exercise. There are always people meeting at the couches for a meal or a quick game of pool in the game room. Lunch hour is the pusiest time of day. An occasional band can be found playing a beat or two and vendors crowd the outside walk into the U.C. The Underlying

Resting their eyes- Studying seems to bore us a ll. However, these two gentlemen find the comfort of the music Ii tening lounge to serve as their bed. Anyone ever read the sign -- o food and drink?

Taking a break- Students who don't want to fight the mob find a table by the entrance. This remote spot allows for better conversa– tions and tudy time.

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