University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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acting CRAFTY by Ha n-Ch i n g Lin 3 he MUG was just as crowded as the Undergradu- ate|Library on Tuesday nights, when both regulars and passersby noticed laughter filtering from the foodcourt. The fun atmosphere drew crowds to stop and engage in exciting crafts projects. Artsbreak was one of the weekly programs put on by the Michi- gan Union Programming Board, to provide students with a way to unwind and have fun during the week. For many, there was no better feeling than having programs like craft night, swing dancing, and karaoke to look forward to, especially during long and stress- ful weeks. Of students who attended, most found out about craft night from friends or saw it firsthand as they walked through the MUG. Oftentimes it had them hooked for the rest of the year. I haven ' t missed a week this whole term, Marie Quasius, an LSA sopho- more, said proudly. My favorite part is making little presents for friends and family around the holidays; people really appreciate things that you make from the heart. Each weekthe project was different, but the mate- rials were always provided. Arts and crafts is a lot of fun because all of the activities are really interesting and creative, and the things we make are usually things I normally would never have thought of mak- ing, said Avani Kothary, a pre-business sophomore. Some of the memorable projects in- cluded making grapevine wreaths, mittens, votive candleholders, and picture frames. Even if I have meetings, or a test to study for, I always stop by because I love making things with my friend, said Charlene Bugais, a nursing sophomore. My favorite project is decorating picture frames, and magnetic frames. There are endless possibilities, and the best part is I can keep some and give away some, so you can never make too many frames. I have pretty frames from crafts night all over my room, on book shelves and the refrigerator. Craft night was a stress relieverthat gave students a chance to spend time with friends, meet new people, and make gifts. Expressing her love for the program, Kothary said, I hope they keep crafts night forever! Reaching for craft supplies, a student decorates a record in the MUG of the Union at Craft Night. Tuesdays in the MUG were a good way for students to relax and show off their creative skills, photo by Lauren Pmax 248 | Craft Night

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h n u s i n n g HUNT by Cortney Dueweke Ejniversity students, the middle of fall term did not just a flood of term papers, exams and homework. For anyone who planned on returning to Ann Arbor the following year, late autumn marked the beginning of the housing hunt, a difficult process that could span weeks or even months in the quest to find a suitable living space for the next school year. I used a combination of the Internet and the newspaper; the Internet was by far the best way, said CaitlinFriedemann, a junior communications and Italian major. It was stressful because there are many people looking for a limited number of houses. Junior biology and music major Doug Sanders came across his future apartment in a more random way. A friend and I just spotted what looked like a nice apartment on Hill near Packard, and checked it out, he explained. We then got information from the realtor and signed. For sophomore communications major Eric Woekler, prospective housing had to meet several guidelines: cost, location and cleanliness. Cost, because summer jobs don ' t exactly pay super unless you can find an awesome internship, but how often does that really happen? he said. Location, because I don ' t want to be living down by the stadium, and have to walk all the way to the Frieze Building for a film class. And cleanliness, because I am not one who likes to share his dwellings with things that have more than two legs, unless it ' s with man ' s best friend. As for tips for future house hunters, the advice from Friedemann,Woelker and Sanders was unanimous: start early. The most importantthing you must have when going to look at places to live with your friends is an open mind; a will to compromise, explained Woelker. If you can ' t agree, then you ' ll neverfind a good place to live, that you can all live with. Don ' t concede too early, added Sanders. Don ' t just get an ' okay ' place in October because you feel like nothing else will come up. Things usually wilL.unless it ' s March. Searching for an affordable apart- ment, two students visit booths at the Housing Fair to find the perfect place for the 2002-2003 school year. A mul- titude of students attended the Fair, held in November at the Michigan League, because many prominent rental agencies advertised their hous- ing options at the gathering, phoio by Housing | 247

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mosher- Jordan and lloyd Mosher Jordan: 5th Jordan End - Front Row: Minming Jiang, Trade Goodness, Anita Leung, Shanikia Little, Jennifer Olson, Marie Kehdi, Carolyn Mullonkal Row 2: Margaret Prest, (Catherine Kriscunas, Michelle Kelly, L ' Rai Arthur-Mensah, Yolanda Blackwell, Claire Griffiths, Michele Jeffrey, Chelsea Stroh, Jill Branam Back Row: Julie Ricks, Lindscy Selander, Andrea Caic, Christine Blanchard, Diana Schuelke, Margaret Dinner, Shen Liu, Tannoa Jackson, Victoria Rosser, Catherine Reesman. photo by Abhy Johnson Mosher Jordan: 5th Mosher Center - Front Row: Emily Gordon, Kerrie Lemerand, Julie Van Helden, Ashley Friedman, Molly Van Appledorn, Kristen Gohle, Meghan Pocs Row 2: Aimee Constantine, Sarah Stark, Jacqueline Day, Adrienne Sproul, Erica Hinz, Najat Hamid, Eileen Quintero, Dayna Leplatte, Brianna Widener, Melanie Dento Back Row: Elizabeth Osmiaiowski, Christine Laccay, Kelsea Lane, Maggie Leinbergcr, Kimberly Belford, Kathryn Page, Calise Tucker, Laura Shereda, Tristan Kladzyk, Nicole Tegg. photo by Abby Johnson Mosher Jordan: 4th Mosher Center - Front Row: Lev Gartman Row 2: Marcia Walker. Kimberly LaRowe, Katherine Lamb, Steven Ludwig, Sally Wong, patricia Talley Row 3: Kenneth Kuklock, Corissa Niemann, Stacey West, Katherine Black, Miranda Neidlinger, Christy Schroeder Back Row: Kristina Capiak, Jenna Salm, Ebonic Byndon, Brad Bowman, Charles Patterson Jr, Monique Grinnell, Helen Smith, photo by Abby Johnson Mosher Jordan: 5th Mosher End- Front Row: Geraine Whileside, Kristin Toyofuku, Katherine Prout, Latrice Brown, Katherine Alatalo, Kristin Mayer, Melissa Tummino, Bethany Underwood Row 2: Lauren Rice, Stefanie Zygner, Marissa Lafler, Edna Kollarits, Sarena Ravi, Jennifer Johnson, Alison Kempa, Jennifer Bachelder, Jacqueline Preston Opatik Back Row: Chinyere Nwankwo, Karen Kehhein, Cora Schneider, Margo de Naray, Jennifer Floyd, Audrey Brewer, Kaleena Settlemyre, Melissa Harbison, Angela Carter, Akilah Aina-Smith, Denise Fair, photo hy Abby Johnson Lloyd: 6th Palmer - Front Row: Alyson Scott, Lisa Radak, Rachel Steel, Hye- Young Park, Emily Liu, Scott Warheit, Michael Hess, Byron Scerri Row 2: Jordan Perlmutter, Blake Schafer, Kristy Kelel, Andrew Seator, Lisa Wang, Rebecca Sahn, Gillian Leonard, Erin Lowen, Christina Chau, Samuel Butler Back Row: Vincent Lam, Eric Chan, Christine Meredith, John Jerome, Andrew Finkbeiner, Melissa Boone, Lauren Freyermuth, Thomas Ambrose, Sameer Hossain, Benjamin Wanger, Gregory Ring, photo by Caelan Jordan Lloyd: 2nd Angell - Front Row: Ahmad Malik, Douglas Girard. Derrick Ma, Michael Hong, Krishna Bhattacharya, William Wiedman Row 2: Andrew Braslow, Benjamin Kim, David Lee. Matthew Lake, Rory Beyer, Mazdak Khalighi, Brian Ritter, Andrew Jovanovski, Andrew Fanco Back Row: Nick Klonoski, Kevin Koorstra, Andrew Martin, Kevin Scavezze, Craig Smuda, Jonathan Young, photo by Caelan Jordan Housing | 249