I The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 3, 1996 - 3C U Total enrollment: 36,468 * Undergraduates: 23,163 * From 50 states and 104 countries *67 percent are Michigan residents * 94 percent return as sophomores Undergraduate colleges: iolege of Architecture and Urban Planning '- 'hoof of Art 'dool of Business .drministration _r School of Dentistry School of Education College of Engineering Division of Kinesiology College of Literature, Science and the Arts School of Music School of Natural Resources and the vironment hool of Nursing College of Pharmacy ,Most popular majors Psychology English Mechanical Engineering Political Science Business Administration Faculty ,741 full-time and 663 part-time culty 95 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field Extracurriculars More than 500 student groups, . mputers More than 35,000 computer termi- nals dedicated to student use. *reek life 2 percent of undergraduates join fraternities and sororities * 37 national and 2 local fraternities 122 national and 1 local sororities Alumni -Former President Gerald Ford Entertainers James Earl Jones and Gilda Radner Director Lawrence Kasden ,lywright Arthur Miller rgeon General Antonia Novello Pitcher Jim Abbott Politicians Richard Gephardt and Nancy Kassebaum Astronauts Jack Lousma, Alfred Wor- den, James Irwin and David Scott Campus hangouts have own flavors By Greg Parker Daily Staff Witer Finding a city's good hangouts doesn't happen instantaneously. It's a process of elimination, a process that often involves many boring and dull outings. But when you stumble upon the golden hangout, the place "where everybody knows your name;" and "where you're always glad you came,' you know you've reached the Mecca of hangouts. Hangouts in Ann Arbor range from bars to coffeeshops to clubs to libraries - basically anywhere people congregate to have a good time. As far as this article is concerned, however, there is some crite- ria: First, the hangout must allow in all patrons, regardless of age; second, it must be within walking distance of campus. That being said, coffeeshops are prob- ably the most obvious, and most popular, Ann Arbor hangouts. Coffeeshops here are often stuffy, pompous and preten- tious - traits expected in a good cof- feeshop. And as long as there is some beret-wearing, goateed individual recit- ing Sartre in the corner, the coffeeshop qualifies as a "good hangout." Cava Java and Espresso Royale are what many consider to be the campus coffee standbys. They're close to the Diag and the coffee is relatively good. Both close rather early - 12 a.m.- but offer a comfortable, non-smoking atmosphere to socialize, study or whatever. About a block from Espresso Royale, at Liberty and State streets, is Gratzi. Gratzi seems to be a tad higher priced, but it isn't as busy as the former cafes and is often clos- er for those who live north of Central Campus. Approximately half of Gratzi is a smoking section. Not to be forgotten is Amer's on South State Street, which is essentially next door to Espresso Royale. Amer's is special because it offers deli- style foods, like corned beef and pastra- mi, along with excellent desserts. Across the Diag is Rendezvous Cafe on South University Avenue. Rendezvous is open incredibly late, has a smokingsec- tion and also a fine food selection. There is even an outdoor terrace during warm weather months, an excellent place to sip latte and watch the traffic below. Further down the street, at the corner of South University and South Forest avenues, is Not Another Cafe. NAC is truly not another cafe, as it offers dough- nuts, Tang and even White Castle ham- burgers. Like Rendezvous, it is open late, Earl ytextbook shopping pays off, owners say By Laurie Mayk pick-up on a certain day. Pre-ordering Daily StaffReporter may be easier for out-of-state students The book rush, as it is called by cam- who are arriving late, but it does not pus merchants, is once again approach- assure used books and a heavy book rush ing. Each semester, students descend may prevent services from having the upon campus book stores in search of stacks ready beforehand. everything from chemistry textbooks to Students can generally find their French novels. There is no escaping it, but required books at four campus stores: with early planning, a course schedule U Michigan Book and Supply -317 and a credit card, students can emerge in S. State St. on the corner of North Uni- one piece - and with their books in tow. versity Avenue. The textbooks are in the Students can expect to spend at least basement of this store, which also sells $250 on books their first semester at the folders, office supplies and Michigan University. Most textbook stores on paraphernalia, campus accept cash, check, M-Card or U Ulrich's Bookstore - 549 E. Uni credit cards for textbook sales. versity Ave. on the corner of South Uni- Used books are generally 25 percent versity Avenue. cheaper than new books U The Union Bookstore - and can be sold back -- in the basement of the at the end of the semes- 1199.9 Michigan Union. This ter for the same price as bookstore carries a bit of new ones. Students in percent of everything - from maca- search of used books roni and cheese to phone shouldn't be put off by the tim e, cords. "It's almost likea lit- one sold-out store; each tle mini Best Buy,"Gorecki store restocks continu- UUUo K said. She said the Union ously throughout book store is the only bookstore rush, but walking a few re the ' whose profits go back to the blocks to the next store t g University since it pays rent could save quite a bit of e to the Michigan Union. money in the long run. - Steve Schindler U Shaman Drum Book- "99.9 percent of the Bookstore manager shop - 313 S. State St. time, used books are the Shaman Drum is not con- first to go," said Steve nected with the Textbook Schindler, the manager Reporting Service, but car- of Michigan Book and Supply. Ties exclusive lists, mainly for humanities Although upperclassmen may scoff at courses. Some English and history pro- the idea of buying books before the first fessors register their book lists only at this day of classes, early shopping saves stu- store. Shaman Drum does not pre-order. dents headaches, long waits and money. Some professors register their coursep- "The earliest they shop, the better acks at bookstores on campus, but most chance to get used books," said Lynn send students to a specialized store. Gorecki, manager ofthe Union Bookstore. Students have an alternative to crowd- Although students have their favorites ed and expensive book stores. The Stu- as far as textbook establishments go, the dent Book Exchange will resell books three major vendors - Michigan Book Sept. 3-4. SEB buys books from students and Supply, Ulrich's Bookstore and the at prices set by the students and then sells Union Bookstore - all stock books for the books to other students at prices 25- the same classes. Most professors sub- 75 percent lower than bookstores. Unsold mit their course book lists to the Text- books are returned to their original own- book Reporting Service, which dispers- ers after the sale, which takes place in the es the information to all three stores. Pond Room of the Michigan Union. "The three major bookstores, we have "Sometimes you can go in there and an agreement. Wherever the professor find what you need and sometimes it's turns the order in, we share the informa- just a crap shoot," said SEB President tion," Schindler said. Ron Pacis. Some of the stores will pre-order or Pacis said $20,000 worth of books reserve books and have them ready for changed hands at last fall's event. Enka Hauff and Rob Jinnet pour steamed milk for coffee at Espresso Royale Cafe. and has the hippest atmosphere, with couches, board games and such, and hence it tends to be louder and "more happening." Smoking is allowed in an enclosed section of NAC. With the obvious out of the way, some places you wouldn't expect turn out to be popular hangouts. First, both the Shapiro Undergraduate Library and the Hatcher Graduate Library boast a rather consistent clientele. The Grad provides a quieter and more-reserved atmosphere, but has limit- ed hours. The Shapiro is open basically all night, but is more relaxed, and thus louder. There are regulars in each, quali- fying them as hangouts. The same goes for the Michigan Union, either on the first floor outside of Amer's (yes, there are two Amer's on State Street, but this one only sells coffee and desserts) or in the basement, near Subway, Little Caesars, etc. Socializing seems to be the main focus here, but some studying goes on. There is even a pool hall on the second floor of the Union, one of the only places on campus to offer pool at a relatively rea- sonable price. Moving on, there is one last category of hangouts that cannot be overlooked - the bar hangout. As far as I am con- cerned, three are worth noting, and all allow entrance regardless of age. The first is Good Time Charley's on South University Avenue. Charley's is rather inexpensive, there is a decent crowd of regulars and it offers some of the best people-watching on campus - the outdoor seating is by two of the busiest streets on campus. Across the street from the Law Library is Dominicks, best described asa campus tradition. It has been around for years, and it's basically an outdoorenvironment. Drinks are rather pricey, but the food is affordable and portions are more than ample. Dominicks' atmosphere is unpar- alleled, and all ages are welcome. Get there early; it packs up quickly. Last, and certainly not least, is the Mecca of all campus hangouts, The Brown Jug. The Jug has been around for years, and it probably hasn't changed much. Not merely a campus tradition, it is a campus institution. 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