Photo by Daniel Dubois Midnight Oil, a coffee shop in Searcy, provided a relaxing environment for students to escape everyday pressures of college. Midnight Oil offered items such as cappuccino, sandwiches and smoothies. STUDENTS COME UP WITH TO SPEND THEIR FREE TIME Although Searcy had a limited nightlife, Harding students came up with creative ideas to fill their extra hours. Seniors Ben Carrigan, Chris Johnson and Josh Johnson arranged for a group of students to take a road trip that started in Benton, Ark. and eventually ended in Choctaw, Ark. The sole purpose of the trip was to eat at the two Mi Ranchito Mexican restaurants that are not located in Searcy. "We just have a seriously strong liking for the Mi Ranchito here in Searcy, and we were pleasantly surprised to hear of two other Mi Ranchito locations in the great state of Arkansas," Carrigan said. "So, we couldn't resist taking the road trip of a lifetime." The group of 25 students picked a Saturday in January to make this adventure, which they called "Two Ranchitos and a Tandy." They started by eating lunch at the Mi Ranchito in Benton. After lunch, they stopped at the Tandy Ten in North Little Rock to see a movie. For dinner, the carpool made the drive to Choctaw, Ark., to eat at the third Mi Ranchito. "To be perfectly honest, there couldn't be anything more enjoyable than spending time with friends and eating at two Ranchitos in the same day," Chris Johnson said. "The Tandy movie in between the two Ranchitos made for a good break to let the food settle from lunch before we visited the second Ranchito." Many Harding students also traveled to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, Tenn., to watch operas and famous musicals such as "Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables." In January, around 350 students went to see the opera "The Magic Flute," taking advantage of the $7 tickets available through the music department. Students who didn't want to leave Searcy found entertainment in many events on and off campus. The Student Association held movies, concerts and different events throughout the year. Searcy also offered a number of attractions including movie theaters, batting cages and a dinner theater. -Renee Lewis Nicolaus Gladfelter-Tabernacle, .J. Computer Science/Math. HUF. Intramurals. T T. Brandi Glass-Cave City, Ark. Marketing. Carmen Glenn-North Little Rock, Ark. Communication Disorders. Student Impact. Campaigns. Circle K. SSHA. Club Queen (Sigma Tau Sigma). Rachael Goad-Little Rock, Ark. ursing. Alpha Cru. Campaigns. Who's Who. SA Committee. Ko Jo Kai. Jerusha Godoy-Nimajuyu, Guatemala. Dietetics. Campaigns. Todd Goen-Green Forest, Ark. Computer Science/French/Vocational Ministry. Honors Association. American Studies. Omicron Delta Kappa. Sigma Tau Sigma. Adam Goertzen-Aurora, Neb. Professional Sales. Student Impact. Intramurals. University Singers. King's Men. Heather Golightly-Amarillo, Texas. Early Childhood Education. SALT. HUF. Student Impact. Pru Eta Sigma. University Singers. Delta Gamma Rho. Francisco Gomez-Cardenas, Mexico. Computer Information Systems. Todd Goode-Marion, Ark. Sports Management. Campaigns. HUF. Alpha Cru. Dean's List. King's Men. Jason Grace-Antioch, Calif. Professional Sales. Pi Sigma Epsilon. SAM. College Republicans. Knights. Joseph Grady-Germantown, Tenn. Accounting. Alpha Cru. American Studies. Dean's List. King's Men. Brett Graham-Russellville, Ky. Political Science. Pru Eta Sigma. Resident Assistant. HUF. Honors Association. TNT. Charlotte Graham-Pocahontas, Ark. Biology. Devita. Health Science Club. JOY. Pre-Med Club. Ju Go Ju. Erik Granberg-Portland, Oregon. Christian Education/Youth and Family Ministry. Club Beau (GATA). Dean's List. Resident Assistant. Who's Who. Youth Corps. Alpha Tau Epsilon. seniors 43
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