Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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free to express their individuality. The style in which an apartment was kept often depended upon the main reasons the occupants chose to move into Brookwood. Therefore, on sunny days when doors were left open, a casual observer could stroll from one end of the complex to the other and tell who was there to study and who was living primarily to party. Interior design ranged from conservative and tidy to wild imitations of on-campus dorm rooms. As the day wound down and the sun bathers retreated indoors, barbecues became a common sight and the smell of steak on the grill drifted throughout the community. Groups of students gathered on patios to hand out. be casual, and drink a few beers, and (if it was a weekend night) they prepared to party hearty. Brookwood was many things to the many people who lived there, but when graduation in May rolled around, one thing that everybody took with them when they left was their memories of Millersville. A Soaking up some rays after a long day at class, these Brookwood residents take ad vantage of the weather. The dorm beaches weren't the only good tanning spots in the 'Ville. Photo by Brian K. Morgan Begging for mercy. Becky Beardslee regrets her decision to talk to the photographer. Increased freedom end proximity to one's peers were big assets to the residents of Brookwood. Photo by Brian K Morgan 1 Brookwood 27

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26 Catching some rays plus drinking some beers added up to Springtime In Brookwood by Bruce Gordon Driving through Brookwood on a fresh. 85°. spring day provided a unique insight into the lives of the students that lived there. Many students took advan-tage of the infrequent sunshine to lay out. drink a few beers, and play tennis and volleyball. On days like this, the diversity of the Brookwood community was brought out and put on display for all the world to see. Students had many reasons for choosing to move into Brookwood. first and foremost being to get away from the restrictions of living in the dorms. All the conveniences of home, with relatively few restrictions, were avialable for rent at about $ 130.00 per month per person. Brookwood residents felt it was worth the money to be able to study, crank the stereo, or throw a boisterous keg party whenever they felt like it. without the threat of discovery by an R.A. Some people moved into Brookwood more for the promise of privacy than anything else. Many of Brookwood s most notorious residents were fraternity and sorority brothers and sisters that chose to live together. Dave. Ray. and Bruce were just three typical Sig Tau brothers without a frat house to call home. For them. 12A Brookwood became the next best thing. The first thing visitors saw as they passed through the front door was the varnished splendor of their homemade bar. Many apartments sported their own bars, in fact they were almost as common as color TVs. expensive stereos, and queen-sized water beds. Interior design was another diverse field in which residents were As pleasant weather makes barbecuing a definite good idea, these guys may be deciding between steak or chicken. Llv Ing in Brookwood allowed many such choices. Photo by Brian K. Morgan

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Social habits changed a bit when The Ville Lost Its Gusto by Hope Donegan and Joe Raftery It was that time again, when out including large numbers of and sororities respected the deci- winter blues were swept away by students. sion. some warm weather. In anticipa- To many, the banning of the This action caused an impact tion of spring, our attitudes im- bush parties was seen as an on other popular places around proved, our energy increased, abrupt and drastic measure. campus. Places like Brookwood and our wardrobes diminished as Many students felt the administra became overpacked in the fall be- we prepared for the various warm tion’s action, and the reasons for cause there was no place else for weather activities. Basking in the their action, had been kept in the the students to go. According to sun. cheering for our sports dark. This caused much resent- Michael Bonner of IOC Brook- teams and relaxing at the Bush ment and bitterness amongst the wood. With the crackdown that parties had always served as a sal student body. Sophomore Shelly has been going on this year, the vation for many college students Ebert felt that the administration people in Brookwood are afraid overcome by the strain of winter was directly responsible for put- to have parties. When I was a months. But the real 'Ville was a ting a damper upon her spring freshman there were at least five little different this year. days. The Bush Parties were a lot or six large parties on a Friday Students who relied upon of fun. where the two sides of night, but now you're lucky to fraternity sorority bush parties to campus could meet, enjoy the find two or three small ones. This enhance their spring were forced spring, and have a good time is due to the fact that a stronger to look at other alternatives. The without worrying about neigh- eviction policy was enforced days of lingering in the woods bors complaining about the noise against Brookwood residents where kegs were rolled in and the level. It all seemed so perfect.’ throwing large parties. Steven music was turned up. had come stated Ebert. Ebert was not alone Fanello. stated. I think the crack- to an end. Bringing about these in her feelings of disappointment. down has interrupted the fact that changes were Millersville’s ad- Sophomore Laura Endriss stated. studerts can socialize in a relaxed ministration, campus security, I feel it is really unfair what the social environment. A lot more and the surrounding community. administration is doing. Going to people are getting in trouble both According to Dr. Edward Bush parties not only provided a in the dorms and the community Thomson, assistant Vice Presi- great time, but also a chance to bcause they have to find different dent for Student Affairs, bunning get out all your extra energy as places to have a good time.’ of fraternity and sorority bush you trudge up and down the dirt One of the main reasons that parties was a result of three con- trail leading to the secluded area. Brookwood became stricter was cerns. First and formost is the It wasn't hard to find just listen for that the university grew so exten- policy held by the University re- the music and the sound of party- sively in the past year that stu- garding fraternities and sororities ing. dents were crowding the streets having a responsibility to the Uni- In response to the complaint on weekends, trying to get into versity and the community to that students were kept unin- parties that were very small or pri- conduct activities and functions formed. Dr. Thompson stated vate. that reflect positively upon their that he had informed the Greek The positive side of the crack- membership. The second con- Council of the new regulations down was the decrease of vandal- cern was in response to the health and reasons behind them. Dr. ism and injuries dealt with by and safety of students attending Thompson claimed he was un- college students, and an overall these functions. The third factor aware of the students’ complaints better attitude towards school- boiled down to insurance liability. about not being told. Nobody work. New activities have been in- The greatest concern is to up- has brought complaints directly stituted to help keep the students hold the laws and maintain the to me; I only heard from the moral up. including The Pirate's safety of the students,' added Greek Council. stated Dr. Cove, and other GAB sponsored Thompson, There are just too Thompson. Dr. Thompson did events, but the overall consensus many near misses to people be- not feel as if the administration of the student population was ing seriously injured. Fraternities was in the wrong; adding that he that the real 'Ville had been and sororities can continue to be felt the majority of fraternities changed .. . perhaps forever. 4 social and enjoy themselves with- Crackdown