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The Big Bird and McDonald's restaurants may
face competition from SAGA, the new operator
of USC dining services. SAGA has been running
the show since June 20, when it replaced ARA
after 30 years of service at the university.
So far, the change seems good. The quality of
the food has improved, the checkout system is
more efficient and the employees are pleasant.
Before setting prices, SAGA checked on the
prices and variety of foods available at area
restaurants. According to its contract with USC,
SAGA had to set prices at or below those of
restaurants near the university. The prices are
good, and you get what you pay for. The food
tastes good, and the portions are larger than
those served by ARA.
The new computerized checkout system
enables the lines to move much faster. The cash
cards are a welcome improvement over the meal
coupons of the past. If a cash card is lost, your
account is canceled and your money returned.
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Walk into one of the campus dining facilities,
and you'll be greeted by a smile. The SAGA
employees are there to please, and that they do.
They seem eager to serve. Have any questions?
Ask one of the employees. They know what's
going on, and they have patience with confused
students.
Perhaps the most noticeable change in the
dining services is the renovation of the Russell
House Cafeteria, completed this summer. Now
"The Grand Marketplace," this facility has
assumed the look of a modern, inviting
restaurant. It is clean and lacks the dull, dingy
face of yesterday's lunchrooms. The serving
aisles are wider, avoiding the congestion
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If you've been scared away from cafeterias in
the past, try SAGA. It's making a strong initial
showing.
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Baseball fan berati
By Jimmy Minichello
Nowadays, it's awfully hard to be a Yankee fan with the
Bronx Bombers, the most feared team in baseball some short
years ago, turning into a crew of Punch'n Judies.
When Yankee owner George Steinbrenner fired Gene
Michael last month as manager, I took it upon myself to
bring my thoughts in proper perspective.
I 'sit sorry for you, Gene. However, you had to have
reanzed that unless the Yankees were playing .900 ball, it
wouia cosi you your jod. a neiptui tip tor the next pigeon who
takes on the managerial merry-go-round in Yankeeland,
would be to keep his bags packed at all times. Look at the
bright side, George said he would give you another job
somewhere up in the front office. Then again, he said Bob
Lemon would remain as Yankee skipper for the entire year,
win or lose. Well, Gene, your old walkie talkie job is probably
available, why not give that a shot?
ACTUALLY, GENE, it's not your fault the Yankees have
gone sour. The worst thing Commander Steinbrenner and his
brainless cohorts in the office could be done was revamp
what was probably the best team in the major leagues.
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worst boners any o^anizaton might construe. (That along
with the decisions made by General Custer's blunder when he
thought there were friendly Indians on the other side of the
hill.) That's right, George, Mr. October, Mr. Excitement,
the straw that stirred the Yankee drink. Let's face it, George,
in all fairness, he WAS indeed the straw that stirred the
Yankee drink
Sure the man's controversial. So was Babe Ruth. Playing
in the Big Apple, it's certainly hard not to be. One thing's
certain.. .it was oh so easy to forget what he may have said off
the field when he sent dozens of baseballs sailing over the
fences in the Bronx. Look at him now, George. He's having
the time of his life playing for a contender, amongst the
league leaders in home runs, his fortee, while your mediocre
squad is barely hovering around the .500 mark.
BUT IT wasn't just Reggie. On the first day of the season,
why did you break up your bullpen by trading Ron Davis
away, George? You had the best relief corp in history since
Rolaids. Granted, Davis isn't having the kind of year that he
is capable of having but pitching in that home run happy
dome in Minnesota, Cy Young would have problems hurling
for theTwinkies.
It's a proven fact, the Yankees are trying to solve the New
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himself is probably pleased to see. Jt seems Steinbrenner
tries to employ as many pitching coaches as he can during
the course of a season. But, gee whiz, George, you change
pitching coaches like Joe Torre changes his razor blades.
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Editor: Academically, stud
Have you noticed the change in wide range of cour
students' attitudes toward college? Sexual Behavior to
I'm not referring to the latest preppie of Japan, from the
fashion craze or the newfound spirit of the Gifted and
towards Carolina's football team, but troductory Glas
to the attitude of an ever-increasing possibilities are air
number of students who attend these classes can c
college for the mere sake of landing keep your sanity
that "Big Job" when they graduate. through accounting
Consequently, these students are
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humanities and into professional and areas? The possi
pre-proiessional fields. They don't almost limitless
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Not only that, but one of the few bright spots on this spotty
staff, Dave LaRoche, has been in and out of Columbus so
much, the shuttle is still in limbo waiting for the next move.
IT'S HARD to swallow that T Roche leads the pinstrippers
in ERA this year, and has pitched for the Columbus Clippers
(the Yankee triple A farm club) on four different occasions
this season alone. Meanwhile, Steinbrenner spent a small
fortune on Doyle Alexander who is yet to chalk up a victory.
To cope with all this, the new Yankee fan motto is, "Nothing
surprises us anymore."
Where's all the speed you promised us George? As of this
writing, your fastest trio, Wiiiie Randolph, Dave Collins and
Ken (where's : 'A the astro turf?) Griffy have swiped as many
bases as one John Wathan of Kansas City. Come now,
George, this is Yankee Stadium, the House That Ruth
Built,winning Yankee teams live and die with the long ball.
You've got a lineup chock full of single hitters; with that
short porch in right field, that ain't gonna work.
However, all the above aside, we can't forget how you
helped the Yankees George. You did bring a winning
tradition back to New York, a town that was starving for a
winner for 10 years.
Maybe next year, let's let the players play, the manager
manage and the owner simply sign the checks.
Look at it this way George, you don't want to lose the few
Yankee fans that remain among us.
The author is a Broadcasting graduate.
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