LifestylesThe TOWER 5

By NICK WIERYTOWER staff writer

It’s 11:30 p.m. on Bethany Col-lege campus and a diligent stu-dent is finishing up revisions on a paper due the next morning when his or her stomach starts to rum-ble. What choices does said stu-dent have? If the fridge is empty and your CV neighbors have al-ready locked their doors, there are a few places on the outskirts of campus to enjoy a nice meal for a reasonable price.

The first option available is the Corner Lunch, located at 1803 Main Street in Wellsburg, WV. Corner Lunch is the closest place to Bethany’s campus to eat 24 hours a day. With delivery be-ing an option and offering an as-sortment of meals ranging from cheeseburgers to pancakes the Corner Lunch is a good place to eat with your friends after a long night.

Station Grille, located off Route 2 on 12th Street in Wellsburg is another option. Open seven days a week, Station Grille offers a re-laxing bar to watch your favorite sports teams along with a variety of great food choices. Station Grille is a great choice for students look-ing to mix up their meals.

Another place to eat is Pier 12 Restaurant-Marina, hidden at 30 12th Street, Wellsburg. Pier 12 not only has low prices and tasty food, but also offers a private deck that overlooks the Ohio River. Monday nights are a popular time to attend because of the specials for drinks and wings.

Even though the six-mile drive of Route 67 is a hassle and an in-convenience to some, the area of-fers a variety of other restaurants to choose from to beat your late- night hunger issue. The drive is wirth your time to get away from the same campus food and choices day-in abd day-out. After finish-ing a long night of homework or fun, head off campus to fix your late-night hunger pains.

Off-Campus Eating

By KELVIN THOMASTOWER contributor

It has long been common knowl-edge that breakfast is the most im-portant meal of the day, but for col-lege students, mornings can often be a very hectic and stressful time.

To start the day on the right track, one needs a breakfast that is quick, simple and filling. How-ever, eating at the same place ev-ery day can get a little monotonous. Thankfully, there is an alternative for those who are looking for a de-licious breakfast but are short on time and cash. Take a stroll down to Chambers General Store on Bethany’s Main Street and treat yourself to a Chambers Breakfast Sandwich.

This delicious combination of toasted white bread, scrambled eggs, melted cheese and your choice of fried breakfast meats will only cost you about $2.50.

Because of its simplicity, con-venience and deliciousness, the Chambers Breakfast Sandwich has developed somewhat of a cult fol-lowing among Bethany students since its creation almost five years ago. Many Bethany students have even made it a tradition to make the regular pilgrimage down to Chambers every day for this early morning treat.

“There will be weekends where we sell upwards of one hundred sandwiches,” says storeowner and sandwich creator Bob Chambers. “They’re one of our most popular menu items.”

Bethany students also give this sandwich raving reviews. “It’s warm, tasty, and is an ideal way to brighten any morning,” says Beth-any junior Scotty Tyree. According to sophomore Flynn Pollard, the Breakfast Sandwich is “a delec-table slice of heaven between two perfectly toasted pieces of bread.”

The next time you’re on Bethany’s Main Street and in need of a quick, hardy breakfast, stop at Cham-bers General Store for a Breakfast Sandwich. But a warning, once you get one you will return for more.

Breakfast Alternative is a Short Walk Away

By ALEXANDER LUCASTOWER contributor

The new renovations made to Morlan Hall Bethany Beanery are aesthetically pleasing, but they exhibit one flaw that is changing the culture of the relaxing lounge. There has been a significant in-crease in the amount of time spent waiting on an order. It is no longer a convenient stop for students be-tween classes, but rather an irri-tating ordeal requiring 10-15 min-utes to complete.

Granted, there has been an in-crease in the quality of food, but is it worth it? The always wonderful workers of the establishment are clearly doing their best to keep the line moving, yet for some reason there are still some large delays.

Last year it was a simple thing to stop at the Beanery knowing that you would have plenty of time be-tween classes without upsetting the professor for being late. This year, there is almost no chance of that. The daunting line can be seen extending out of the new service area with almost every student visibly pressed for time. Here is a hint: be proactive. Know that it will take longer than usual and schedule a visit to the Beanery at the most appropriate time. The ten

minutes between classes are barely going to be enough. It is best to go 15 to 20 minutes before the start of one’s first class to assure that there is plenty of time. If the service goes fast, a little bit of leisure time be-fore the start of the day can really mentally calm anyone. Here is a suggestion on how to get in and out faster when getting a cup of java. Buy a Beanery mug and pay ahead for 5 cups of coffee. The cashier can give you coffee stickers and you can hand a sticker to the cashier and be off to class.

The renovations to the Beanery have proved very nice and serve students with the same conve-nience as last year. It is a quaint little hangout and dining area where one can study, eat, relax, or sleep to avoid trenching back to their dorm rooms. The important thing is simply to realize that ad-ditional time will be needed to be served in the Beanery.

Don’t decide to skip just because the Beanery is time consuming; instead, plan ahead so a poor deci-sion does not have to be made over a toasted turkey club. It is impor-tant to remember we pay for each individual class whether we are there or not, and missing material may decrease your grade.

Bethany Beanery: Looks Fine but Takes Time

The renovations to the Bethany Beanery are a definite improvement from last year, but students need to adapt and allow for excess time when ordering food. (Photo by Alanna Bebech)