Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

Page 31 text:

Schnnlt word dorm. Along with the meals together, pro- jects and places to assem- ble, the residents work as a unit within the Greek house, whether by circum- stances or by choice. With the many friends all living under the same roof a parts atmosphere may seem to prevail. The Greek house rooms are small and washing machines are provided. But moving off campus can frequently enter the mind. Those persons accepting the responsibilit or wishing the pnvac tend to venture to do so. The apartment turns out to be the home away from the family home. You are blessed with payments, cooking, and sometimes the notice from your roommate that he is moving out. Disregarding those responsibilities, we see the apartment life as: your own bathroom, kitchen and a night of sleep with- out a dorm mother or friend checking on you just when you fell asleep. You also receive an answered prayer a place to study, think and perhaps just sit. Another type of off campus living is the original nest with mom. dad and the family. You realize it may be cheaper and it is for the best, but cheaper than what and best for whom? Naturally, the car is nice to have along with the meals, but where are the friends to talk with w hile you are fever- ishly w riting a theme? Life at home continues as well as in an apart- ment, dorm or Greek house. We see the good, we see the bad through our dif- ferent visions. We make our decisions, sometimes. 27

Page 30 text:

Where Do You Live? LeUford Schrodl Even a large scale univer- sity in the swamps of Louisiana, with its south- ern hospitality, alliga- tors and the humidity (as ever present as rain) can attract people searching for higher education. Along with this, the aspect of living is faced differ- ently by students. The place where you sleep, study and sometimes stag- nate, may come in the form of a dorm or Greek house on the LSU campus or in an apartment off campus. The modern dorm, con- structed around 1930, has plaster walls painted from dull to almost awak- ening colors with the thickness of the walls ranging from paper towel thin to plywood thick. The conveniences of the dorm room consists of three electrical outlets for a two-student room, enough closet space for a racoon coat, one pair of galoshes, one stuffed Jaws, and a few unsalable books. The dorm is also furnished with bathrooms, burners and washing machines. Some of the washers are even in the same building as the resi- dents. One dorm found the bathroom usually filled with construction workers doing renovations. In the move from the dorm to a Greek house, one will encounter a considerable difference in living condi- tions. The houses are appealing with their un- littered lawns. Also, the word house implies a more home-like atmosphere than the 1 26

Page 32 text:

LSU Campus And Its Surroundings 28 Livestock Judging Pavilion at Sunset Wilson