Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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tf Rick E. Runiun 00' 22151 ,xi Rhonda Ha rrisnn Dorms provide in terestin g programs Parties and mixers are the way most dorms start off the school year. And whether it's dorm gov- ernment, a Resident Assistant or a floor section planning an activity, Ohio University students on each green are sure to receive a variety of programs. Some of the more popu- lar programs planned yearly in- clude coffeehouses, wine and cheese parties, body auctions and backgammon tournaments. ln October, Wilson Hall resi- dents work together in sponsoring the ghouliest haunted house on the West. Other activities feature bobbing for apples, costume con- tests and walking through a be- witching wonderland of horror. In May, East Creen's Gamerts- felder and Tiffin Halls host the an- nual Cam-Tiffin bash which in- cludes a day of beer, food, bands and an evening of blanket flicks. Breaking the tradition of Hal- loween uptown, the South Green Council, with assistance from the Center Program Board, hosts its own Court Street party. Chris Hur- ley, council advisor, said students paint flats representing uptown buildings. Beer stands and vendors set up shop by the mock College Cate. Bands are featured and a fire- works display caps off the chilly October celebration. Every spring each green puts on its Creen Weekend. Tug-a-wars, greased pole-climbing and sun-tan contests are just a taste of what goes on during these weekends. Each green hosts local hands and features food and late night movies. Li-.1 lnpcz

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R.A.'s involved with people, campus activities and program planning Far right - South Green residents enjoy a cook out behind Crawford Hall. Far right - Shear Delight provided five dollar haircuts at Oktoherwest. Top right - joy Van Cundy, Voight Hall R.A., talks with Terri Croteke while on duty. Bottom right - Tiffin Hall R.A. Donna Frazier talks to Cindi Shaffer about class registration. What makes someone want to be- come a Resident Assistant? l like meeting and working with differ- ent people - that's the main part about it, says senior R.A., Al Winn. You learn a lot. Mike Kiernan, an R.A. in Sar- gent Hall, said he applied for the R.A. position because he wanted to get involved with something worthwhile. You're building self- confidence and meeting a lot of people. You're staying involved with campus activities and plan- ning programs for the dorm, he said. R.A.s are required to plan pro- grams for their dorm and their floor sections. These may include floor parties, speakers and educa- tional programs. Although most R.A.s agree they all share the same duties, some maintain that R.A. concerns differ according to what green they are on. On East Green, dorms may want to collaborate on a social function, while individual modules on New South plan pro- grams for their own mods or floors. Does the job have any disadvan- tages? Time, said Winn. There's never enough time to get stuff done and you really have to make more of an effort to see your friends who live off campus. But he adds that the job is worth it all because I have a good section. Lisa Lopez C TRC ' X A-' X l...qg Duane W Fletcher Dann lhllums

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Got those cafeteria blues Walking into the cafeteria, we see hundreds of people sitting in their own social groups talking and eating. After quickly glancing around, we advance toward the meal line and anxiously wait to see what the menu contains. Some- times we're lucky. The cafeteria serves oven-fried chicken, instant mashed potatoes and left-over cherry gelatin on a good day. But most of the time we must suffer through cold meatloaf, hard peas or another hamburger. Even though many students complain about the food, the attitudes of student serv- ers and cooks remains pleasant and Denise fan rad cooperative. Along with these unchanging at- titudes comes the appetites that just can't be curbed. Even though the cafeteria food does not compare to Mom's cooking, some students replenish their plates two and three times a meal. After finding a seat, scoping begins. This is the social event of the day, Cafeterias are appreciated during times like these when we are able to be in the same room and eat the same meals as so many oth- er different people. The atmosphere provided by Boyd, Shively, Jefferson and Nel- if s . , ik' , . 4 EN .5 1 , X l i I e A 1 -. 3 e lil N - A: X ' fi . xt? + Denise Conrad A 9 Denise Conrad son Commons dining halls serve to join O.U. students who contribute their own personalities and ac- knowledge those of other students. Betsy Lippy Above left - Fredia Bing slices beef. Above right - Charlene Murray serves fast food. Below left - Checker Dale Lokmnn greets Eric Muck. Below right - Barb Hartly mixes salad. Denise Conrad