Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Love it or Leave it It is really home away from home? Students are not in total agreement on the subject of dorm life. The dorm (derived from the Latin dormir = to sleep) is not only a place to put one’s head to the pillow as the root suggests, but is also a hub of activity involving all aspects of student life. Snoozing, studying, socializing, and snacking are but a few of the activities a resident student must juggle in the dorms. As a result of all the chaos, there emerges a split opinion on the value of dorm life. On one side of the debate is Clare Folio, a senior, who states. I love it! We’ll never have another chance to live in this kind of situation with so many good friends so close.” Supporting this view are the many activities found on the halls (parties, “jam sessions.” co-rec teams), the peer support of friends during the not-so-fun times, and general hall unity. A succinct remark from junior Leanne Cartee points up another view of “blissful” dorm livinq: It's not home. Cited were problems with lack of privacy, persistent noise levels, inadequate kitchens, and overall community living burn out. What we put up with for the sake of academics. one wistful student sighed. Mo one washes your clothes. added junior Karen Bell. Different lifestyles require a lot of consideration that some guys aren't willing to put forth. remarked one male resident. Obviously, the dorm cannot be home to everyone, but it does make for an exciting existence. Possibly a remark from sophomore Jay Beard serves as a middle-of-the-road concensus. After a while, you just sort of get numb. That doesn't need qualifying, does it? Sue Williamson Striking a pose. Beth jVIcKoy. Shontainc Barba. Melanie Colson. Michele Ramos, and Trish Smith make a statement about dorm life. 16 Student Life

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Jeff Darling Jeff Darling Complete with mallard, Ed Puc relaxes in his preppy attire. Gilda Collazo J«ff Darling Casual and Comfortable. Nancy Helwic and Terry Guelder head to their next classes. Ranger David Ixiw shows off his ROTO uniform at the Shortwave concert on Pofeat Field. Halloween brings out the real Leslie Boyette. Elizabeth Cudd. Susan Fowler. Hunk Hinnant. and Karen Capps, as they pose in punk rock garb. Styles 15

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Battle of the Sexes Chip Byfd Jtff DjrlirvQ A continuing topic of debate is the comparison of the physical attributes of women’s versus men's dorms. The women's dorms are generally considered the more elaborate of the two. The parlors are the epitome of lavish quarters — plush carpeting, upholstered sofas, grand pianos. and portraits. Kin to the parlors are Earle and Daniel Lounges on the men's side. Sparse furnishings and little or no atmosphere characterize these areas (video games cannot possibly compete with the Passion Pits”). Aside from lavishness is the idea of functionality. The women's halls are each equipped with kitchens, as compared to the men's individual sinks. Granted females tend to bake a few dozen more chocolate chip cookies than do males, but surely there is a frustrated culinary wizard hidden somewhere in E-dorm. For musically inclined residents, the women's dorms are again preferred in light of the abundance of practice rooms. Male music majors often must head to McAlister in lieu of convenient facilities downstairs. Air conditioning! This modern luxury is available to all women residents, but only to those men who happen to live in E-dorm. Plans are drawn up for the refurbishing of the men's dorms in the Campaign for Furman’s Future and all will be waiting with bated breath. Until then, it looks as if Ramsay Parlor will continue to draw the multitudes from the men’s side, (or at least those for whom Pac-Man has considerably less appeal). 1 Dorm Life 17