Cowley College - Tiger Daze Yearbook (Arkansas City, KS)

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V NEVER ENDING CYCLE The Do ' s and Donls of Laundry Just moved into the dorms? ot know where to go to get at Downy fresh scent? Probably the first thing you ill be wondering, unless you ive been on one of Cowley ' s impus tours is, Where is the undry room? The laundry room is located i the basement of Nelson tudent Center, just go straight Dwn the steps off the main ibby and the laundry room is ie first door to your right Okay, so now you know how » get there, but what next? Get yourself a good supply of uarters. To wash a load of othes is 50 cents comparable the $1 charge at the local lundromats. To dry a load is a tere quarter, with the prices of ie laundromats being the same. ut, be prepared to dry your ;ans a couple of times unless ou don ' t mind draping them all :ross your room to let the jams and cuffs finish drying. Knowing how to sort your ' ash is a necessary first step, kvoid the sneaks. That is when ou put a red T-shirt in with fhite underwear and the red dye rom the shirt sneaks all over our new underwear. Second, wear a lot of sweats, tiey just about all wash well Dgether. And third, plan to do omework in the laundry room hile you are washing to avoid aundry hopping- when someone tuts their clothes in the dryer nd lets your clothes remain opping wet while they borrow your quarter. Being in the laundry room lso helps prevent your clothes rom walking off. This occurance has actually happened a couple of times. Can you believe it?!! Isn ' t giowing up and be- coming independent just loads of fun? For a number of freshmen, taking the laundry home to Mom is a viable alternative, especially when the trip means home-cooked food and the possibilty of a little extra cash flow. by Laura Moore and Brian Reed LOADED DOWN-Cowley sophomore Ralph Keener finds that a laundry basket can do double duty in aiding the effort to move into and out of the dormitory. Keener was one o f 100 students who used the laundry facilities on the lower level of the Nelson Dormitory. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine) Pulse

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DORMITORY LIFE Sharing more than just toothpaste For those who have never lived with anyone other than Dad, Mom, Sis, and Spot, campus living invites culture shock into once carefree lifestyles. Necessary survival tips help maintain stability in the lives of dorm residents. Room assignments With the exception of sophomores and those who have inside connections, most residents will be assigned a room and a roommate. The dorm managers try their best to match up people, but unfortun- ately none of them have ESP. It is best to just wait and see if roommates will get along. There are three classifications of roommates-immaculate, moderate, and slob. The luckiest are those who are matched with others like themselves. Any combination of moderate and other usually works also. Immaculate and slob are totally incompatible. This match has grounds for re-assignment. Keep in mind, too, that each room must share a bath. Furniture Each room has two wardrobes, two desks, two chairs, and two beds. The beds are super slim twins that must have a plastic cover kept on at all times. The fitted sheets are difficult to fit. The beds can convert into bunk beds if desired, leaving more room space. With a little ingenuity, residents can arrange their furniture pleasingly and yet space conscious. Mounting a bed on two desks is a popular alternative to bunk beds. Even placing a bed on two wardrobes can work, but this does not leave much sleeping space. One intriguing furniture arrangement was attempted last year by Nick Ballarini and Tom Ahrensmeyer. They built a maze out of their furniture. Unfortunately, Nick will not be returning this fall because he was lost in his room. Room decor Traditionally, posters and pictures adorn the cold barriers of each room. Dorm manager Dennis Mclntire suggests anyting within taste for interior design. Residents should be creative by using plants, milk crates, other furniture, paintings or orginal works of art. For those on a tight budget, shopping at a thrift store, lik e the Salvation Army, or a garage sale can achieve the desired look. Appliances School policy prohibits the use of microwave ovens, hot plates, or any other cooking device in the rooms. Refrigerators can be rented foi a small fee from the dorm managers. Televisions and VCRs are a necessity for the couch potato Each dorm has a television and beginning this year, cable television hook ups are in each room and residents can check out VCRs. Having a personal phone in i room can guarantee the right tc use it anytime. Some may feel it necessary to bring along the message record for those just in case opportunities. Entertainment One of the best features of living in the dorms is being in the center of the action. School activities are nearby as are friends and classes. Of course, televisions are located in each dormitory foil loafing enjoyment. Trivial Pursuit and pokei tournaments prove to be exciting and meeting new people is a good way to occupy time. by Andria Drognoski GIFT SHOP CRAFT SUPPLIES O CANDLES O CRYSTAL JEWELRY O BRIDAL REGISTRATION TOLE PAINTING CLASSES SUE HUFFMAN (316)442-0229 314 SOUTH SUMMIT ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS 67005 BRING IN THIS AD - - -RECEIVE 10% OFF ALL IN-STOCK MERCHANDISE J 4 Survival guide ' 87

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POSITIVE ATTITUDES : Bob Juden For first time freshmen getting started on the right foot is a top priority. Student Life Director Bob Juden suggests getting involved in school. My advice to those people is to get active. That ' s the best way to meet people, he said. Because Cowley has activities designed for this purpose, new students will find much pressure taken off them. Through the nearly 20 clubs or organizations, students can interact with each other. The College presents two plays each year for those interested in being active on stage or in the audience. Intramural sports offer an opportunity for every student to compete and inter-collegiate sports add considerable action to the year. Jackie Wilson For the first time since the Nelson Student Center opened in 1984, there will be separate dorms for men and women at Cowley County Community College. Former Cowley graduate, and women ' s dorm manager, Jackie Wilson said, I think it ' s really ME TOO 91 CHILDREN ' S WEAR Clothing • Toys • Accessories Free Gill Wrapping Sizes: New Born- 14 Years Dorothy Burkhart; Owner | 4428373 1 32 116 S. Summit Arkansas ity 6 Survival guide ' 87 Juden ' s main goal this year is to help students get involved in school activities. Dorm residents cdan have a say in how things are run by participating in the Student Life Council and the Food Committee. These committees meet on a regular basis to discuss student concerns about life on campus and to organize programs and activities designed to help students know each other and adjust to life at Cowley. Juden has high expectations •for this year. I ' m just looking for a good year. by Andria Drognoski and Layne Moore fanatastic that we are putting all the girls in one dorm this year. I love it. It ' s tough your first year because it ' s difficult for 80 girls to come and live under the same roof, said Wilson. In order to make the transition easier for the girls, Wilson plans to stress unity and involvement, while providing a family-like environment. I ' m going to let them know that I care a lot for them, said Wilson. If they have any problems I ' m always here for them; my door is alway open. Wilson, who remains true to her school, has some advice for all the new students. You know, Wilson said smiling, Cowley is the place tobe! U T V D A by Julie Reed