Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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Residence Hall Experiences Contributed fo Y 'hi Residents in Noyer shunned the Joe College role for an evening and enjoyed themselves in high fashion-Harold's style. Hard days ol classes and studying were valid excuses lor some relaxing. For Hire: One maid, experienced rugeshalcer. Dvnus,.,,,,,,,,, A ,V ' ' , 'ffvpyq B I : ' i , xiii ' Q i It 5. 1 Lounges witnessed pensive, pouting, cheerful moods of its residents in its universal role as an entertainment and recreation center.

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Students Maintained Balance Between Academic, Social Highlights of Campus Life Academic and social learning are integral parts of a college career, yet they are entirely different entities. Each student must evaluate them, decide their importance, and treat them accordingly. To some, academic goals are the only ones to achieve in college, while many others see only the social offer- ings ofthe campus. The balance must be maintained in order to succeed throughout the four years. Such a balance is susceptible, unfortunately, to outside forces, such as parental pressures, new ideas from other residents, andthe apparent glamour of the social whirl. Ultimately, the student becomes aware of the purpose for keeping such a state of equilibrium between the two facets of college. l-le discovers through this experience his true anticipated goals and the most successful ways to reach them. Compatibility between students was a pleasant task i 1: : - .V fl rt -5' . ,.,Wff9W 'W i , ,ax I Adjustments had to be made in many areas to make the year a success, one which required patience was becoming accustomed to the var able weather

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Tofal UniversiTy Educafion AloouT The hole in The wall, well I was hiTTing a Ten- nis ball and . . .The plasTer oTT The ceiling? . .. The guys upsTairs were running in place and . . .oh yeah, The whiTe spoTs on The Tile, The aTTer-shave loTion Tell off The dresser. Ending The school year for residenTs was The check for room damages. ln addiTion To Tallying cosTs Tor repairs Tor each room, The examinaTion proved one Thing. STudenTs do live in Their rooms. The residence hall provided sTudenTs wiTh more Than iusT a sTorage area Tor Their belong- ings, iT was o sTorage of friendships, hardships, good Times and bad. Primarily, dorm life TaughT The parTicipanT To be on his own. No one was around To keep his room clean, To geT him up in The morning, To see him off in The evening. STudenTs began Their les- sons in adulT educaTion The firsT Time They enTered Their room. CooperaTive living, sharing, laughing TaughT Them To enjoy Their TirsT chance To live on a campus. Close! space wasn'f always whaf was expecfed, but if generally sufficed Space was af premium when The campus was rampaged by monsoons. .M ei Midnighf fire drills were seldom welcomed by unsuspeding coeds. 5252255 Inferior design gave a clue fo the personality of each room's owners. 'K 5- 4,7771