University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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IDS BLEAK RAYS OF SUNSHINE FTLTERED THROUGH THE BLINDS AND fell to the cold tile floor. Dilapidated furniture lined the stark walls and stray bits of tape here and there were the only decoration. Suddenly, the door swung open, and in flew a student bearing colorful posters, pictures and tap- estries, as well as a bright comforter and a cozy inflatable chair. The room was instantly transformed. N o longer did it resemble an asylum cell, but looked like a typical col- lege dorm room. Recent renovations of Templin and Lewis Halls altered the format of the typical college dorm room. No longer merely a single room, the new format included a large common area with space for a small kitchenette, a per- sonal bathroom, a walk-in closet and two bedrooms. I love the room size and having a personal bathroom and shower, said Brian Eiswirth, St. Louis freshman. I also have a whole bedroom to myself because my room- mate never showed up. Lewis and Templin may have bigger rooms, but the older residence halls, like Ellsworth, fostered a greater sense of community. I like having other people nearby, Kristi Liu, Wichita freshman, said, We went to Hawk Week activities. We eat as a floor, and we watch TV in our lobby. Our RA's also try to organize floor activities and get us involved in commtumity service. The pristine atmosphere created by the remodeled resi- dence halls was nothjng compared to the unrestrained ambiance of other residence halls, such as the two all- female dorms, GSP and Corbin. I like having no guys around early in the morning because I can go to breakfast in a robe and no one cares, Roxanna Fanniong, Pheonix, Ariz., freshman, said. Residence hall atmosphere was not only affected by where one lived but also by one's class level, Hashinger has a great social aspect, Iulie DePauw, St. Louis, sophomore said, but it can be distracting at times. As you get older, you have a set schedule and more responsibilities. BY KELLY HAWKINS PHOTOS BY JARED BERTELS 16 campus life LLS is gf?

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cLOcKw1sE FROM TOP: A STUDENT CONCENTRATES ON I-us MAILBOX COMBINATION. A STUDENT takes time from studying to do some laundry. Washing clothing could become an expensive part of dorm life because it cost at least 31.75 to Wash and dry a load. Two students spend time in their residence hall room. cramped living quar- ters often challenged communication skills between roommates and friends. -photos by jared Bertels. dorm life l