Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Lugging boxe$, book , and bed frames up end- less flights of stairs accentuates moving-in-day ac- tivities. The big question is whether to take the hea- viest load up first or last (right). The first step to moving in is a visit to the 7th level above the loggia to pick up dorm keys (above). Finally you see those big tiger paws painted on the highway. You then find yourself in a traffic jam stretching back to Ole Norm ' s. What you don ' t realize is that this is your parking space. After your father has convinced the traffic police he must park nearer the dorm for health reasons, you then discov- er that someone broke the elevator switch and you will have to take the weight of your material possessions on your shoul- ders for five flights of stairs, and one of these prize possessions is the lumber for your bed that has been oozing sap all summer. Your next task is to convert a bland dorm room with beige, cinder-block walls and one window into a gentle haven of deer, daisies, and babbling streams. This is accomplished through the clever use of posters, carpet, and milk crates. Many students choose to add stuctures to their rooms which add atmosphere and storage space to the room and hammer imprints to the face and torso. Many students load their rooms full of Richard Baldwin plants to add a tropic aura. These plants can be divided into two catagories: those that die of drought, and those that die of root rot. The stars come out on registration day. The computer center has worked hard for this day to obtain the gentle balance re- quired for you to get none of your have- to have classes without getting a first day drop add card. This means that while every one else is spending a free day frolicking at the lake, you are running around obtaining signa- tures form all your favorite professors, in- cluding a star performance from your ad- viser. Lines . . . lines . . . this is the chant arising from campus the first few days. Stand in line to get registration materials. Stand in line at the bursar ' s office. Stag- ger in line to get food (?) at Harcombe. Kneel in line to get books at the book- store. Sit in line to pay post office rental. Crawl in line to get a refrigerator, which you will bear many yards, under the cracking whip, before you falter. But, if the first few days are wearing hard and you are in need of relief, you can always go downtown. Remember, classes don ' t start until tomorrow. by Sha Sifford Gunter Wiedemann STUDENT LIFE — 23

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Calhoun Courts, although not finished at the be- ginning of the term, will hopefully solve some of the housing problems (top). Scott Harke New Apartments Aid Shortage The newest solution to Clemson ' s housing problems is Calhoun Courts. These buildings are not dormitories, but are apartment complexes with all the con- veniences. This type of living arrangement has many advantages and students seem to enjoy living there. Hal Waters de- scribed it as fantastic and added I ' m very pleased with it. The housing complex was partially fin- ished in the fall of 1981, but there was still alot of work to be done. The university is seeking the completion sometime near Christmas. When finished it will be able to house 512 students. Each apartment unit is capable of accommodating four stu- dents with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The students can cook for themselves or eat at one of the university dining halls. One of the most attractive features of Calhoun Courts is the commons building, which is located in the center of the com- plex. This area includes storage space, a laundry room, and a lounge with a kitch- en. The lounge can hold 120 people and can be used as a recreational area by the students. One of the drawbacks to living in one of the apartments is the cost. The current price of 500 dollars a semester is too high for some, but the students living there will tell you it ' s will worth the money. When asked, Virginia Webb said, Five hundred dollars is kind of steep, but we ' re having fun and I think it ' s worth it. Parking posed a problem for the resi- dents at the beginning of the term, but since then a parking strip down Morrison Road has been constructed. There are also temporary parking spots near the building for loading. Knowing the problem of noise that some dormitories face, potential resi- dents might wonder if they would be hav- ing the same difficulty. There seems to be little complaint about noise at Calhoun Courts. One of the reasons may be the design of the building. Dan Jenkins, one of the residents, said It ' s really pretty quiet. Calhoun Courts offers a different way to live and many students may want to take advantage of it. by Betsy Smith 24 — STUDENT LIFE