Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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 I don't believe that two people can live cheaper than one. (look argued. There arc many expenses and they do increase when you marry ” While there are some mai r stresses and strains on student couples. Cook noted that there are benefits and strengths as well It helps to have someone beside you to help plan things with. he said. Also, once you’re married, you become much more aware of your rcs|x Msibiliiies and you plan your goals more carefully While the maiority of married students spend a great deal of time in studies and with families, there arc recreational options available for couples and their children. We have contests and prizes for couples anti tlicir children throughout the year. Cook said. There are special holiday festivities such as Halloween, Christmas, and Raster where the village offers some special activities.” In addition, there arc garage sales, barbecues, instructional video tapes, arts and crafts, and English improvement classes available as other free time alternatives Another couple living in the village finds the transition from single to married life both challenging and fun. Stott and Susan Colburn, a newlywed couple from Winter Park. Florida. have ixxn attending Auburn since 19?V As high school sweethearts. the twosome came here and found the campus suitable to their lifestyle. After three years of steady college dating, Scott and Susan decided to marry After all. they were spending most of their time together and felt that since they loved one another, marriage would be the next logical step. I’m glad we decided to marry — I really like it.” said Susan, a soft-spoken fashion merchandising studem who graduated in December. Her only complaint is that teachers have a hard time remembering f»cr new last name and that all tier identification had to be changed. Actually, it was a lot easier to study once we were married and my grades really improved.” she said Scott, who has excelled in academics since his first year, found that his grades stabilized I do study more now 1I111 we’re married, and it seems as if i have more time to devote to my books.” he said Before, he spent much of his time travelling to and from Susan’s dorm Finances were not a major problem for the young couple, partly because they’re receiving some help from home and also because they were able to secure a loan. As a pre-dentistry student. Scott still has several more years before completing his education. Susan plans to work full time in order to sup |v ri them through the next few years ”1 Ic’ll be the one nuking all the money Mx n — this is only a temporary arrangement.” she chuckled For couples like the (lashes and the Colburns, married life at Auburn has a lot to offer. Making things work takes a bit of effort, but both couples agree that the future is worth the temporary struggle — Wanda Kenton

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Campus Marrieds The age of married students attending college here at Auburn ranges from seventeen to over fifty, according to Marries! Student Mousing Director Jerry Cook. For the last four years, Cook has been responsible for Carolyn Draughon Village, the chief center for married living quarters. Married students can't be grouped into one category. Cook said. There arc all types of couples from al! age. social, and cultural brack cts. Cook did note that approximately twenty percent of the student population is married Unlike single students, the married couple often has trouble finding time- to study Approximately twenty five percent of the married population has children, and children do require attention One such couple. Joe and Theresa Cash, typify the average student family. With a child, it is sometimes hard to find time to study. said Joe. a junior majoring in civil engineering. Theresa, a perky redhead majoring in art. agrees. However, since her curriculum is less-demanding than Joe's, she devotes more of her time to the care of two-year-old Michael. Sometimes my grades suffer because I spend time with my son. but I think it's very important to be there when he needs me. she said. Theresa and Joe were married before coming to Auburn They initially attended a junior college and transferred here Both are pleased with the campus and find married housing satisfactory in the village. I’d encourage other couples to marry while in school :f thev love each other and are mature. Theresa added It's nice to have someone there to share everything with. Joe agreed. Everyone has problems, but we talk things out or try to. he said Theresa added that they make it a point never to argue in front of Michael. The Osh’s biggest problem, like most married students, is money Having a young child, plus meeting all living expenses, sometimes put-, an added strain on their relationship In order to keep tlicir expenses to a minimum, the couple devised a monthly budget and say they Mick fairly close to it. The only real disadvantage in being married while in school is finances, Theresa emphasized Both she and her husband arc employed hs ihc I University through the Work-study program. The couple’s secret to their marital stability is the common bond they share in iod. We're better prepared to face problems because we Ixxh rely on one another and the laird, Theresa said The family is active in the local Church of Jesus Christ of letter-Day Saints Dr O jk feels that couples like Joe and Theresa are facing normal problems associated with campus marriages One of the biggest problems married students face is time it seems that most couples arc pressed for time and this can make family and manta! life difficult.” he said In addition, he agrees that ; nances usually arc the toughest problem couples encounter

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ttfr, ctfe, ufc utcC out Auburn students can testify that inflation has hit the campus! Everything is rising in price and students are definitely feeling the crunch in more ways than one. A tuition increase started the school year off with a bang and many students began the quarter broke. The previous $358 charge for out-of-state students was upped to $100. while the $183 for in-state Alabamians rose to $200. In addition to admission fees, the cost of buying new and used books has continued to soar A compact geology manual is priced in the neighborhood of $7. while those thick burdensome Shakespeare collections drain students of $20 a shot. Another marked increase occurred this year in connection with spouse i.d. cards. Originally $12, the cards doubled, costing $2-1 now. In the last few years, the cost of tickets has continued to skyrocket. Basketball tickets arc $1 per game — a few years ago, they were free. Football tickets arc running high, and a fast-talking student auctioneer can sell a guest ticket for as high as $15. At the Alabama game, he can make double money. Parking tickets, toes, continue to plague the student body. While students can rely on the infirmary for aspirins and War Eagle Bills,” many have noted the rising cost of medicine. Since the infirmary doesn’t have a pharmacy, any major prescription must be filled off campus. Unfortunately, all students have faced a stack of soiled and dirty clothes. The cost of washing and drying has also increased, and a normal load of wash now costs $3 or $ 1 Off campus students have watched the rising cost of rent increase-over the past few years. Apartment living on the Plains ranges from $85 to $250 a month, depending on the type of housing and location. Deposits for such living arc also high. In addition to the necessary aspects of college finances, clothing and entertainment materials arc almost out-of-reach. Prices for clothing in general are steadily on the rise and the lay-away option is almost a MUST for fashion-minded students. Blue leans, particularly. have hit an all time high and put a dent in the average AU wallet. The price for decent bands has continued to trouble local frats and sororities. Yes, Auburn students fork out a lot to live here, 'flic only answer, it appears, is fewer nights on the town or else stacks of dirty clothes, and empty cupboards. QUBCf KO-Oi t — Wanda Kenton