Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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Halloween gives junior Pat McCoy a chance to 'tspruce up the apartment with a jack- o-lantern. Students often bought decorations or brought them from home to give their apartments 3 homey look while getting into the spirit of the holidays. College students must decide at one time in their higher educational lives whether to remain in a residence hall, or to take the challenge, to break free from the norms, and begin a different type of life by moving off campus. Of course there are several advantages provided by living in University'sowned housing, like never washing dishes, or worrying about that monthly gas bill, or having your roommates dog eat your student ID. But the off-campus life offers a new experience. Dean Vanderhoff, a sophomore biology major. says that it offers him more social freedom. HWhen you live off-campus you never have to worry about running up the stairs in the dorm sneaking past the R.A.'s with your booze. Other advantages of apartment life include never worrying about hall hours. HYou can be more of an individual when you can be yourself, Keith Abrams, a senior business administration major, noted. ttWithout worrying whether or not you're being watched, you feel a better sense of maturity. The life itself sometimes provides for problems with landlords and housing upkeep, but with the passing of the new Kirksville city continued on page 30 A backpack, a 10-speed and a bicycle lock and chain are essential equipment for students like Mark Kaye, who lives about six blocks from campus. Many off-campus dwellers use bikes to cut down traveling time. 29 UH Crunpus

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30 T urning on to living offm housing code, things may change. Junior Anita Mealiff said that repair work sometimes takes longer than it should, but that her landlord usually accomplished the job. HOur air-conditioner was broken down for about a month and by the time our landlord finally got it fixed, we really didnt need it anymore. The cost of food plagues many non-university residents. Average food costs vary for the amount of people eating and the amount they eat. HWe can get by on as little as $20 a week, Abrams said. HI know one group of guys who spend over $100 a week, and they think thatis cheap. Getting away from the halls can also create problems in the transportation department. Although some students walk 10 or more blocks to school each day, those who own cars do not feel they are any better off. HIt tdrivingt really doesn't bother me that much because it's not very far and I don't spend that much on gas. But it's still another When time and energy are lacking, many students turn to local eating establishments for their daily nutrition. Dave Sanford and Cathy Haake relax after a trip to Taco Tico. Off Campus bill to add to the list, Vanderhoff said. One great advantage to living off-campus is having a place to study without traveling to the library every night. Having a private room means peace and quiet without interruptions. There are other disadvantages to not being on campus. When the average student travels to his Classes every day, he sometimes misses activities planned by University organizations which are posted in the residence halls. The best part of living off-campus is the experience the student has in being his own boss. He sets his own standards for living in his own environment, pays the bills, and takes the responsibilities that will prepare him for the real world. e-Larry Byars , ,6' - t Jouskugxg g1 a t; h; ,1; i Board games pass the time for Don Forrester, senior, and Danny Herrin, junior. Concentration for such games is easier without the noise and distractions from others.