Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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U-Haul Students flock back to the Yille 0„ n or off campus, it was a decision made by seniors, juniors and sophomores each year. Which was better and why? Was it unfair that freshmen were required to live on campus? Or was it just part of the college game? Whatever the answers, students lived in various en- vironments. Some lived in frater- nity houses, apartments or renovated houses-converted in- to apartments or duplexes. Then there were the good old faithful dorms, correction, residence halls! What was attractive about the dorms? After all, weren ' t they mostly for freshmen? That seemed to be far from the truth. Dorms did have their ad- vantages. Students could get to know each other better through dorm life. Dorms were good, especially for freshmen, Lisa Blair said. It helped them get to know people and get involved with campus activities. Living in the dorms was a lear- ning experience as well. Living together, students learned to Dropping in Each fall the trials and tribulations of moving in plague students. Patti Under- wood moves into Hudson Hall with help from a friend. Students living in the dorms were required to have a meal contract. -Photo by E. Barrera cope and became more con- siderate of each other. But if the blues set in, a friend was never far away-down a floor, a hall or just next door. There was always someone around. As an officer of a sorority, I was required to live on campus, Margie Retter said. But living in the dorms was a good ex- perience for me in that I met so many more people living on campus. I was more familiar with campus events. Dorm living also gave students an opportunity to get to know people and socialize with those from different lifestyles and en- vironments. Dorm living gave students easier access to the campus. Getting to class on time was sometimes an impossibility for someone off-campus with two feet of snow or in the inevitable rain that came down in buckets 10 minutes before classes. Adverse weather conditions had a way of destroying even the most worthy intentions. Some students lived on cam- pus because it was more conve- nient than living off-campus. Gas was expensive and walking was harder and more difficult to deal with each day. Another cost factor to consider was food. Along with the dorm contract was the required meal contract. But even the good, the bad and the ugly had a spark of hope. With a meal contract, the prepare-a-meal doldrums were over. It was a no-fuss, no-clean- up paradise. The food maybe wasn ' t as good as Mom ' s, but it was usually edible. The tomato soup and cold cut days were over with the implementation of ARA food services. Other conveniences of on- campus living were furnished rooms and paid utilities. Furniture and utility bills were problems of the past with dorm life. Beds, desks and dressers were all provided in the dorm. The moving van didn ' t have to be rented out to live comfor- tably. Just a large car. Students weighed the pros and cons and decided which was bet- ter and why? On campus or off- campus living? -Ann Whitlow 14 Moving in

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Swinging student Taking a break from his activities, Darryl Reed swings on the Horace Mann playground equipment enjoying a sunny day. The swings were popular with students of all ages. -Photo by E. Barrera Going for a bronzed body, Laurie Drum- mond, Kristi Bayless and Lisa Keller take a break in the sun. Students took advantage of the sunny weather and skipped classes to catch rays. -Photo by E. Barrera Campus tan Roberta beach is a favorite spot to soak up the rays and enjoy the sun. Lori Renshaw takes time out from classes to relax with a book. -Photo by E. Barrera Summer 13

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Unloading Getting involved in the move, parents lend a hand by unloading crates from the van. Students and parents made numerous trips to complete the move from home to the dorm. -Photo by E. Bar- re ra It takes two Dorm rooms lack the homey touch un- til students move in. Richard Chase and a friend take a couch from home to Chase ' s room. Movable furniture in the high rise dorms allow students more freedom to decorate. -Photo by E. Barrera Moving in Moving entails several trips with heavy loads from the car to the dorm room. Students found packing and unpacking to be a continuous cycle in their college life. -Photo by E. Barrera Moving in 15