A total of 52 restaurants, not counting Patti Cobb Cafeteria, Heritage Cafeteria, and the College Inn, served the 14,081 Searcy citizens and the 2,823 Harding students. That was quite a lot of food establishments for this small Arkansas town (since almost half, 23, of them are located on Race Street). Food they ate consisted of Bonanza's salad bar, Burger Barn's french fries and Baskin Robbins ice cream. They also bought food at the five supermarkets and coke and candy at convenient stores. Students ate out about twice a week and spent at least $40.00 a month on food. - Sharon Bowles Eddie Cloer - photo by Bill Tripp. l ectureship director Eddie Cloer, associate professor of Bible, challenged his students daily in his freshman Bible classes. His excitement for the Lord and for his work inspired students. If his classroom tactics failed, his home was sure to work. Each semester Cloer had each freshman Bible class , numbering over 100 each, in his home for a hot dog cookout. His concern for students was even evident as he involved himself in their lives after the semester was over. 2 6 Glances at Student Life ,.£)f1 Hamburgers & Milkshakes~ ~ "Just put it on my declining balance:' ~ The Bison Express Card served students in more than one way. Not only could students buy their meals at the cafeterias, obtain free admission into the local ball games, and write and cash checks using their identification cards, they could also purchase food at the newly renovated College Inn. Food at the snack center ranged from chocolate-covered pretzels to three strips of chicken with fries. The inn also had several separate shops including ltza Pizza , Gretel's Bakery and Grille Works. "The College Inn is great because not only is Do they really serve grilled mushroom onion burgers? Yes, and this is just one of the many different types of hambrugers offered at the new Burgers Up. Located on East Race Street in a fluorescent green barn the new hamburger place became the new craze for the community. "I like Burgers Up because it is not just your average hamburger joint. You can order several different types of burgers for a reasonable price and the atmosphere is it located in a convenient spot, but our cards can buy our food," said Carol Coffey. The declining balance on the card ranged from $275.00 per semester to zero per semester. Each student chose the amount they wanted and then used it to buy food from the College Inn, candy or meals for friends . " I chose the $40.00 plan because I felt I would not use the services offered ," said Lisa Tucker. However, many students chose the larger meal plans so they could take advantage of the food opportunities. "I chose the $275.00 plan because at really friendly," said Denise Johnston. Wicker baskets held the $2.25-$2.65 hamburgers and for just another 59C a basket (big enough to serve two) of curly-que fries was served. Unlike most restaurants, they were not open on Sundays and they closed at 9:00 p.m. on the other six days. Because of the popularity of the hamburgers, Burgers Up has definitely become one of the new college hang-outs. - Sharon Bowles night , after the cafeterias were closed my boyfriend and I would always want to eat so we would just go to the College Inn. We also ordered a lot of Itza Pizzas on the weekends ," said Roxi Toms. Because of the card, which served as a credit card for the College Inn , students were seen throughout the day ordering food and drinks at the inn. In fact , it became a joke for whatever the student planned to buy, whether a hamburger at Wendy 's or a notebook at Wal - Mart , for the student to say, "Just put it on my declining balance." - Sharon Bowles JI Cheap !Jaste Of HealJefl
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