daily life 35 Theater only charged $1.50 for movie tickets. The movies were usually a few months old, but they were still new enough to be worth the bargain price. With the nostalgia of an old-time, one room theater, the Rialto provided a fantastic supply of amusement without having to pay the higher prices at surrounding theaters. “One of my favorite places to go is the Rialto,” junior Kyle Binkley said. “It is a cheap and fun way to catch a somewhat old but still good movie.” Also on the town square, students found southern comfort at Bobby’s, a local family- owned restaurant with real home cooking. Serving only breakfast and lunch, Bobby’s made a name for itself in its reasonable prices. “You are not a health nut if you are going to Bobby’s,” senior Cory Miller said. “It has regular customers, cheap hearty food and reliable service. I always enjoy Bobby’s every time I go.” To save even more money, students also took advantage of coupons and discounts. Senior Claire Austelle had her family save extra grocery store coupons from the Sunday newspaper. When she went home, she could go through them and see if they were for any products that she usually purchased. “It helps me actually make my list before I go to the store,” Austelle said. “I’m less of an impulse buyer if I look to see if I have a coupon for it.” Students also used the Internet as a resource to find even more discounts at their favorite stores. “I use [coupons] everywhere,” Austelle said. “If I don’t have a coupon for something, I’ll go online and search. Almost always you can find either a percentage off or a free shipping coupon.” Hopkins agreed that online coupons and discounts were the way to go. “At the beginning of the year, I’ll go to my favorite stores online and register for their catalogs and get their discounts in the mail,” she said. “It’s a great way to see what the new styles are for the season and get good deals at the same time.” Whether participating in campus activities, going to unique and low-priced Searcy hot spots or finding coupons and discounts, students harnessed their creative sides to find entertainment without having to take a hammer to the piggy bank. Cody Waits and Rachel Klemmer April Augsburger, a senior, stocks the shelves of the Ezell Resource Room on Sept. 11. “It’s nice to work in a place where I can study and stay on top of my homework,” Augsburger said. “I have a flexible schedule, which is perfect for a full-time student.” Noah Darnell Junior Anna Steinocher winces as she gives blood in the Benson Auditorium on Sept. 12. Students had the opportunity to give blood on the National Day of Encouragement in a competition against other universities for the most blood donations. Noah Darnell While in the gym, junior Aaron Morton lifts weights Sept. 16. The Ganus Athletic Center gym was open every day to students and faculty. Nick Michael Dancing to his own beat, senior Keke Brooks shows off his moves Sept. 12 during the National Day of Encouragement. The Day of Encouragment activities included lunch on the front lawn, volleyball games and stations to write encouraging notes to others. Noah Darnell
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTc5NA==