Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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As for phone service, the installation alone (including a $60 deposit and an installation charge of at least $56, depending on the type of phone) can easily cost over $100. Renting a phone can add nearly $10 to the monthly bill, so it ' s usually advisable to buy your own. And of course that monthly bill depends on the kind and quantity of calls made. A word of warning to those used to campus calling: in the real world, you pay a monthly service charge whether you make any long distance calls or not. The off-campus student ' s best chance to economize is at the grocery store. The University ' s board cost is $420 per semester, but those who do their own shopping can usually eat much better on $20 a week, which only adds up to $300 by the end of the fifteen-week semester. Generic products can cut that cost another 15%. However, for those who live off but spend a lot of time on campus, the food plan isn ' t a bad deal when coupon books (retailing at $67) can be bought from fellow students for $35-40. The convenience is worth the cost. Fortunately, off-campus residents have COSO (the Comm uter and Off-Campus Student Organization) to help them keep all their figures straight. A combination of COSO and a big dose of common sense can make getting off the smart — as well as the popular — way to live . . . even in 1983. Mike Staufenger Bob Sorino 29

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Gary Harwood, above and opposite. Although it can cause problems at times, living with your friends (human or animal) can be one of the best things about being off campus. Sharing the wood-chopping duty in preparation for a cookout at their house on Franklin are Charlie Cavanaugh, a sophomore in business administration, and Mark Ondracek, a senior in computer science (above). Up on South Willow, Robin Polley shares her front porch with her dog, Sunshine (opposite top), while a few blocks away on South Lincoln, senior psychology major Jack Jesberger shares a laugh with friends (opposite bottom). 28

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fining Greek Bob Brindley August . . . The roommates scanned the Stater looking for something to do. It was Freshman Week and they were tired of standing in lines and attending other orientation- type activities. On one page Andy found an ad. Hey! Fraternities are having rush parties tonight. My dad was in a fraternity and he told me about some pretty good times. What ' s a rush party? asked the skeptical Dave. Is there gonna be beer there? I guess so . . . and I think rush is when they give you a chance to join. Maybe we ' ll meet some girls there. Dave was convinced. Sounds great to me! Let ' s go. At one of the houses, Andy and Dave talked to the brothers. Andy recognized Rich, a brother who was from his hometown and high school. Dave struck up a conversation with another brother, Jeff, and Karen, a sorority girl. They both shared his interest in skiing and told him about the fun they had with the ski club. Later, after a few more parties, the guys decided to head back to the dorm. As they walked, they discussed the houses they ' d visited. The guys at the second house seemed all right, Dave volunteered. Let ' s go back there tomorrow night. wriw i -—; ri T W 30