then&now: social life

  Students socialize at the Swamp Restaurant
*1960's
THEN*
NOW
Hot Tool: Toga keg parties   Theme keg parties
Greek life: Charity events Grab-a-date functions
Dating: Movie and a pizza Dinner and a movie
Communication: Telephone Text messaging/cell phone
Gathering: ABC Liquor store lounge Starbucks
Spring Break: Daytona Beach Cruises
After-hour dining: Skeeters** Denny’s, Steak ‘N Shake
Fashion: Tie/dye   Armstrong bracelets
  "Bonnie and Clyde" star Faye Dunaway (right) came in second to Karolyn Bagg in the 1960 Miss UF contest. Students socialize on the second floor of the Swamp Restaurant, a popular hangout just north of campus.
** Dining spot on NW 13th Street back then.