McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Student Lite ¢ 181

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180 ¢ Student Lite Dorm Life PACK IT UP Each August, a student collects everything he owns, packs it up and heads out for yet another year of fun at McNeese State University. Upon arrival, he is again faced with the boring task of registering in the residence hall he has chosen for the year. After this annoying job is completed, he is allowed to enter his room ; He somehow manages to drag four suitcases, a typewriter, two pillows and the faithful bean bag chair up countless flights of stairs to his new room. After searching all of his pockets and dropping everything all over the hall, he finally remembers that he has left the room key downstairs where he registered. After a quick sprint down, then back up the stairs he is finally ready to enter his room He turns the key, turns the doorknob and lets out a cry of disbelief. For some reason he had expected the rooms to get larger during summer vacation. They are still closet sized and all look identical and they are even the same dreary university colors. He decides he will have to make do. Within a couple of hours, he has turned the room in- to an attractive, cozy place. It’s amazing what six rugs, bright curtains, a few posters and a dozen or so plants will do for an otherwise dull existence. It’s not paradise but it’s home for the next few months. Soon his friends begin to arrive. As he helps each of them with their unpacking, he begins to notice the ad- vantages ot residence hall life. He now knows where he will be able to catch his favorite television shows this year — his friend brought a television from home. He then helps unpack a pop- corn popper and two bags of groceries. The late night munchy problem has already been solved! Later that night, as he sits in his room preparing himselt for the next day, he glances outside his window and realizes those crazy guys have already organized another “Jungle Juice’ party. How could he possibly Pass it up? On go the shoes and out he goes. Three hours, one Party, and a trip to the lake he is back in his room and ready for bed. “It sure is nice to be back,” he thinks to himself. “You know, these halls aren’t so bad after all.”

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A Personal Profile Just as significant as what is taught in the classroom is what is learned out- side of it. Interaction among students is essential to the development of a distinct profile. The experiences of to- day help shape a silhouette that will last a lifetime. Whether a student lived on campus or off, whether socializing meant meeting in the coffee shop, the poolroom, the ranch or outside, im- pressions that will never be forgotten were formed. 182 ¢ Student Life