Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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Life in Hodges. One resident relaxes in his heav- enly abode (left), while it ' s laundry time for another (below left). Enticing women passersby lo kiss their favorite jock. Hodges residents raise money for under- privileged children. (y XyOf i iSi -»j-.w.;f; ' ..-t ! Hodges Hall ' Unknown kisser ' entices MU women The men of Hodges kept their reputation alive as they took the re- sponsibility of reviving panty raids. Head football coach Frank Ellwood warned football players to keep clear of mob situations, referring to the panty raids. Ellwood walked the floors in an effort to keep the players inside. Male athletes, comprising one of the more prestigious echelons of the Mar- shall community, reside in Hodges Hall. Shaving cream covers Dave McCuskey and an- other Hodges resident after an evening battle. In an effort to raise money for under- privileged children, residents sponsored a Kiss your favorite jock activity. Fe- males, particularly those who walked to and from their rooms in Towers West, were enticed to try their luck with the unknown kisser. Vandalism occurred in Hodges when the cross country team ' s victory bulle- tin board was set on fire. The harriers were the first to win a Southern Confer- ence title, and team members speculat- ed the event was a result of intra-dorm jealousy. 23 Hodges Hall

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Laidley Hall ' Bench seizing ' part of dorm activities Most of the (residence) halls are rel- atively new and modern, according to Marshall ' s catalog - most except Laid- ley and Hodges halls. However, both dormitories report more than a 90 per- cent occupancy rate, which is equal to or above other dorms. Laidley residents had to cope with the presence of an intruder lurking in the showers on second floor. Questions were raised about the security systems, particularly in the women ' s dormi- tories. A new policy in the beginning of the year brought security officers in Towers and South halls. In the revival of the panty raids, it was reportedly Laidley residents who began the escapades by confiscating the bench belonging to the men of Hodges and managing to place it among the treetops. 22 Laidley Hall

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Twin Towers Food, false alarms, vandalism main gripes Twin Towers remained the center of dormitory controversy throughout most of the year. Second floor residents of Towers and South Hall complained about the garbage on the roofs, consist- ing of trash, beer and wine bottles, urine and vomit. The roofs were cleaned during the Thanksgiving break, and even the afflicted residents could not blame maintenance crews for refus- ing to clear the roofs while students remained in the dormitories. With $6,840.17 spent on vandalism repairs for all dormitories, $3,057.32 was spent in Towers East. A breakdown on the money includes $964.91 for Hodges; $18.29 for Laidley; $2,713.74 for South; $12.97 for Buskirk; and $73.48 for Towers West. Housing officials reported that half of the money was spent on elevators. Other major expenses were fire alarm systems, carpets, and broken furniture. Seventh floor East and sixth fioor West residents suffered through several weeks of the coldest winter in West Vir- ginia ' s recorded history with no hot wa- ter. Ann Zanzig, director of residence life, warned TTE sixth floor residents that irresponsible behavior would re- sult in disciplinary action, including possible expulsion. Alleged behavior problems on the floor were smoking dope, harassing university personnel, painting signs on the walls, and pulling false fire alarms. But such behavior problems were not confined to the sixth floor of Towers East. Water fountains on the sixth and 10th floors of Towers West were van- dalized, causing flooding on the fifth and sixth floors. In just one three-week period, 1 1 false fire alarms occurred in East. Towers West residents were also forced out into the bitter cold on several occa- sions. The dishwasher in Towers cafeteria failed inspection by health officials twice because the water was not the required 170 degrees for sanitary dish- washing purposes. A water line busted in April, flooding the cafeteria. Year-long complaints were raised about not only the quality of food but also the overabundance of roaches. An increase of $29.13 per semester was approved for each of the dormi- tories. Room and board in Towers had been $837.50 a semester; the increase took the total to $866.63. Another primary complaint of Towers residents was the need for re- pairs. Although vandalism was a main source of required repairs, it appeared unfair that only 3 percent of the pro- jected housing budget for the fiscal year was allotted for repairs and equipment. ' Hot potato ' Students often complain about the starchy nneals served by cafeteria personnel. But after an evening meal in Towers ' cafete- ria, it was a good thing there was a potato left. A cafeteria worker used a potato to plug up the hole in the busted water pipe (. ' ight). Maintenance crews vacuum up the water. A breakdown of the housing budget includes 31 percent for debt services; 29 percent for the food services contract; 20 percent for personal services; and 17 percent for current expenses and utili- ties. The housing policy stipulates that full-time freshmen and sophomores are required to live in the dormitories. President Hayes has said the policy may be reviewed, but not until the con- struction debts for Towers are paid off. Dorm residents appear to be learning a very painful lesson about the econom- ic system in the United States, as 31 percent of their money goes toward paying off bonds. And the atmosphere of Towers continues to sink all the more. 24 Twin Towers