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Show Relief for starving student syndrome By Annie Welling editor in chief-7ie Signpost FixxJ tor thought. Brain food. Both of these statements make the connection between food and brainpower, an idea that isn't so far-fetched, if you ask any starving student. Luckily for students at Weber State University, there are numerous spots on campus dedicated to filling those empty stomachs. Sodexho Marriott offers eight different restaurants with a variety of foods, ranging from hard tacos to soft pretzels, and a variety of prices. The Gallery is located on the third floor of the Shepherd Union Building. It offers burgers. Subway sandwiches. Pizza Hut pizzas, a salad bar, tacos and more. Prices range from as low as $1.99 for a Subway cold cut combo sandwich to $4.79 for a grilled chicken . sandwich, fries and a 20 oz. drink. Beginning fall semester, The Gallery will be open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Junction is also in the Shepherd Union Building, near the main stairway. Featured in The Junction are Chick-fil-A products, baked potatoes, hot dogs and bagels and bagel sandwiches. This hot spot is open late, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays during fall semester. PretzelMaker is in the Shepherd Union Building across from Wildcat Lanes. It has freshly made soft pretzels and fountain drinks for no more than the cost of a pretzel in the local mall. The Promontory Tower dining room is available for all resident dining. Throughout the fall semester, it will be open for dinner Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. On Saturday and Sunday, the dining room is open for brunch 1 1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and for dinner from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Depot can also be found in Promontory Tower and offers residents breakfast, snacks and beverages from 9 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 1 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. On w eekends, it's open from 7 p.m. to 1 1 p.m. only. The Skyroom. on the fourth floor of the Shepherd Union Building, offers everyone a self-service buffet in a fine dining setting. The Skyroom's menu varies, as do the prices. Beginning Aug. 30, it will be open from 1 1 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Wildcat Corner offers students Kittled and fountain beverages, snacks, hot dogs, pastries and more. It can be found in the Shepherd Union Building next to PretzelMaker and across from Wildcat Lanes. During fall semester. Wildcat Comer will be open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Squeezers, next to PretzelN laker in the Shepherd Union Building, carries a w ide range of fresh juice smoothies. Squeezers is otvn Monday through Thursday a. ni. to S p.m. and Friday s from S a.m. to 4 p.m. and from to 1 1 p.m. So w hetiier ou are in beiw ecu clas-es or on our wa home to hit the hooks. nv.k- s:re :u .oa of the .sro e Kva- o 5 ftrki Wildcat Lanes offer big fun for By Lisa Roskelley asst. copy editor-77ie Signpost Bow ling, billiards and Bull Dog Darts are all available for student use in between classes or during off time in the Shepherd Union Building at Wildcat Lanes & Game Center.A lot of students just come here in between classes, for 10 minutes, to kill time, so the video games are used the most during the day," explained sophomore Marisa Beasley. Beasley, an employee of Wilcat Lanes for almost a year, got the job through a work study grant as a freshman. In addition to the 60 plus traditional video games and pinball machines, there are also interactive games such as Virtual Reality Golf, Bull Dog Darts and an air hockey table. Available for use with a student discount are 11 billiards tables and eight bowling lanes. Student costs for bowling is $1.60 per game until 5 p.m. and then it is $1.80 per game. Billiards prices are $4.20 an hour per table until 6 p.m. after which it is $4.80. Group rates and reservations are available, call 626-8987 for information and quotes. Students must show a current Wildcat card to receive student discounts.While Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. has been discontinued, patrons will receive half off if they are playing pool individually until 6 p.m. "We have a lot of regulars that come in between classes and shoot pool by themselves," said Jennifer Dean. Wildcat Lanes is open Mon-Thu small breaks to little budgets 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m., Fri from to 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sun 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Other services offered at Wildcat Lanes include vending machines, color TV, jukebox and copy machine. Student UTA bus passes can also be purchased at the front desk. Con- 1 .- ' " '. V ' -t ' I r- Wildcat Lanes provides entertainment for students and the community. tact Wildcat Lanes for information liards Club and Intercollegiate concerning the Bowling Club, Bil- Bowling Team. DOLLARS COLLEGE FOR Paying for tuition may pose a financial challenge for many families. Weber State University recognizes the impact this may have and invites you to take advantage of the following options: Tuition By 10 - Monthly Payment Plan Spread the cost of spring and fall tuition over 10 monthly payments (For example, if your yearly bill is $2,000, you pay $200 per month beginning June 1 and $200 per month in each succeeding month.) Interest free Requires a $60 setup fee Available through KeyBank USA For details, call KeyBank at 1-800-KEY-LEND or WSU Accounting Services, (801) 626-7556 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Scholarships Weber State University offers numerous scholarships including; Academics, Leadership, Rodeo, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Honors, Debate and Athletics Scholarship 2000 applications will be out in August. Application Deadline: February 1, 2000 Call the WSU Scholarship Office at (801) 626-6029 for more information. Federal Student Aid Program Federal and state grants Low-interest student loans Part-time employment (college work-study) Pick up an application packet and WSU's Financial Aid Office will assist you in getting any aid for wh.ch you may qualify. Repayment on the loan portion doesn't begin until six months after graduation, withdrawal from school or registration for less than six hours. Institutional Short-Term Loan Program Requires a good credit history Interest free if loan is repaid within 90 days Payment is due 90 days after receipt of loan amount. Available funds are limited. Cash, Checks and Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, VISA and Discover Card) ' k 0, Weber State University For more information, call WSU's Financial Aid Office at (801) 626-7569 tit.p:catsis.weber.edufinancialAidsemester.htm |