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Oglesby Union has everything you need From food to music, this student hot spot draws the crowd SARAH ELEANOR CLARK Senior Staff Writer Campus events and activities are a great way to embrace the tradition of a fun and involved college experience. The Florida State University Oglesby Union is the heart of our campus layout. The student Union is a part of campus where students are encouraged to become involved through the various activities and centers that are generously run for you. Entertainment: Art Center—The Oglesby Union Art Center is right in the center of campus on the ground floor of the Union. The art center offers many activities for students, like classes in ceramics, photography, painting, drawing, glass fusing, stained glass, mosaic tile art and jewelry. In addition, they offer Paint-A-Pot, which is a popular activity among students. There is no registration required and instruction is provided. The art center also offers summer classes. • Session 1 starts May 14—June 30 (7 weeks) • Session 2 starts July 2—August 11 (6 weeks) Phone: (850) 644-4737 The art center hours are: • Monday through Friday (9 a.m.—6 p.m.) • Saturday through Sunday (11 a.m.—6 p.m.) Summer Hours: • Monday through Friday (9 a.m.—9 p.m.) • Saturday (11 a.m.—7 p.m.) • Sunday (Noon—5 p.m.) Club Downunder – One of the most respected student-run organizations in the nation, Club Dowunder is where students with a valid student I.D. card can see bands and events for free. Some of the top names who have stopped through in this previous school year are Peter, Bjorn & John, The Mountain Goats, Zola Jesus, The Boxer Rebellion, Nurses, Toro y Moi, Youth Lagoon and Twin Sister. This venue is a great way for students to come together for the common cause of music. This is one of the most popular venues in the Union. Crenshaw Lanes—Crenshaw Lanes is an on-campus bowling center with 12 lanes and has been on campus since 1964. They also offer pool with full sized billiards tables. They offer programs for bowling leagues, billiards tournaments, intramurals, parties and cosmic bowling. This is definitely a popular place for parties and student and university groups. Crenshaw Lanes is also the home of the FSU Bowling Team. Hours: • Monday through Wednesday (10 a.m.—11 p.m.) • Thursday (10 a.m.—12 a.m.) • Friday (10 a.m.—2 a.m.) • Saturday (2 p.m.—2 a.m.) • Sunday (2 p.m.—10 p.m.) Phone: (850) 644-1819 Market Wednesday— Market Wednesday is a Union event that happens every Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and allows student-run organizations and clubs to set up tables to promote events or their clubs. Local businesses also set up booths to sell clothes,
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Every semester, the Student Living Fair provides an opportunity for students to learn about housing options in Tallahassee. jewelry, shoes, movies, CD’s, candles and other items. The event is very popular and always gets a big turnout every week. Food: • Chili’s • Einstein Bros Bagels • Freshens • Miso • Papa John’s Pizza • Pollo Tropical • Salad Crations • The Trading Post The Oglesby Union offers many different options
for food. Above are all of the companies that offer quick and easy service to students looking for a meal between classes or as a break from their busy day. All places take an FSU I.D. if students keep money on that card. Students love the Union: “I love the Union because it’s the watering hole of campus. It’s the heart of campus and it brings everyone together.” —Shaina Harris, senior
“I’m grateful for Union Productions and Club Downunder for bringing a ton of my favorite performers in the last few years.” —Jessica Drawhorn, senior “The Union is definitely the heart of FSU where people come together to eat, play and even talk business.” —Emmanuel SanchezMonsalve, junior
“The Union is great because it’s near the center of campus. For my long treks that force me to go across campus to get to class, the Union provides a quick breather. “I get to relax for a few moments and buy and Italian flag or maybe just a slice of pizza.” —Eric Todoroff, senior “I like Market Wednesday and how clubs and
student organizations have information tables there. I just like how all the people mingle and interact.” —Gabriela Ayala, sophomore “Everything is at the Union. Need food? It’s there. Need a movie? It’s there. Need to bowl? It’s there. Everything is there. Fun times and plenty of interesting people.” —David Menendez, senior