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Dreams Approach Reality A woman's hw is never clone To enter or not — that is the question. Backed by controversy and impatience, the construction of Bethel's new dormitory continued on Arden Hill campus. The completion date was initially set for September, but due to weather and labor complications it was moved to November. Coeds scattered from South Minneapolis, the State Fairgrounds motel. Edgren Dorm. Eagle Manor and even-daily Seminary Village waited apprehensively for the move-in signal. Despite crowded conditions and lack of facilities, especially for the mote! residents, life settled down to a resemblance of routine by October. Routine consisted of such things as this overheard comment from a motel resident. I feel like I'm coming down with arthritis today. studied until three A.M. in the bathroom so wouldn't disturb my roommates.” Hopes would rise with each new notice from the administration stating that D-day had arrived. At last can unpack my suitcases and boxes.” Eve been wearing these two shirts for almost three months.” Then following each notice would be another notice with regrets that the construction company had encountered more complications. Meanwhile the Administrative Council was reviewing and discussing rents and rebates. Initially the new rent was to be higher than the other college residences. Reasons cited by Burton Wessman. vice-president of business affairs, were the difference in facilities” and bus service provided to the new residents. The reasons were promptly debated by the Clarion which staled: First, the majority of its future occupants did not ask to live there. Most students assigned to the new dorm requested housing on or near the campus. Secondly. it slated the inconvenience of living four miles off-campus should be taken into consideration. Consequently, the council reconsidered and the dormitory rents were set uniform with other college residents. Dr. Goodman. Director of Public Affairs, stated that the coed living encouraged a more normal social life with its common lounge as opposed to the formal and rigid life of separate dorms.' The fact that it is an experiment and something new for Bethel adds to the excitement of the new dorm. 18
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Consent water, shower with a friend! It’s a Man s World According to my schedule. I should finish by Christ mas. When the Bethel male wanders in Edgren dorm at the first of the year, he conveys many emotional thoughts and feelings. There is the fear of being accepted, caused by confusion and anticipation of the upcoming year. But soon the mixed up emotions melt into the warmth and friendliness that Edgren is dedicated to. As a college student one has not lived until he has been through the trials of dorm life. One has to keep his temper when he is doused with water and is set on edge when completely covered with shaving cream. A person's nerves go to pieces when his roommate screams. Can wear your sports coat? One may get up to cold showers and go to class in shock or f ind the washers are not working when there is only one clean sock left. Dorm life goes beyond the limits of the building when it comes to Homecoming andSno-Daz. Then there is a rush for the girls, every man for himself. Rut at Nik-Dag everyone sticks together to get the one he wants. Everything is fair in love and war! A t Edgren great learning is taking place or so the professors think. As a student sits at his desk he feels crowded and beat, not being able to concentrate or think. But soon the answer comes to him and he goes to bed happy because he has written that last line. It is through the experience of getting and giving that makes dorm life necessary for the growth of the man. His fellow students depend on him just as he needs their friendship. Here he meets the friends that he may call his throughout the rest of his life.
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