Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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A Burks A smart means of transportation, bicycles provide an economical mode of movement about campus. The Means, the Mode, the Manner You curse the day your parents gave you the car or you earned the car or even if you stole the car. It just isn ' t worth $50 a week worth of parking tickets, is it? Well, unfortu- nately, that is only one of the trials of trans- portation at Tulane. If you are not circling the campus in search of illegal parking, then you ' re running from third floor Phelps to fourth floor Newcomb. Of course, there is always a bicycle if you like fighting fellow cyclists for rack space and tak- ing your bike apart to keep it from getting stolen. But, if you opt for that one you also are obligated to take out special insurance to cover hitting the running pedestrians. Now what can a conscientious Tulane stu- dent do in such a dilemma? Absolutely noth- ing; at least not until you graduate. And until that day comes, walking is advised as it is least stressful on the heart and nerves, cheap, and takes no special skill. However, if you are one of those adept people who can ride a skateboard and wear shades at the same time, then more power to you. Fortunately, the beloved campus shuttle takes over as the moon rises and then miracu- lously transforms itself into the dry-run shuttle on the weekend for our drinking plea- sure. Of course, this doesn ' t help too much during the day when we have places to go and people to see but happily for us, we chose to attend school in the Deep South where everyone else is moving as slowly as we are. — Kelly Spinks L Fidalgo Those with the skill and finesse to carry it off choose such unique means of quick transport as the trusty skate- board to get from class to class. 18 Transportation

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Monroe Hall, previously an all-male residence hall, is currently shared by both sexes. The girls found that unused urinals make great planters. M. DolgoH Stadium Place opened this year on the old Sugar Bowl site. This complex offers juniors and seniors three, four and five bedroom luxury apartments. Stadium Place may be the newest thing in dorm life, but the older buildings have their share of advantages: balco- nies with a view, Jason Griffin enjoys a comfortable New Orleans day. Dorm Life 17

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Whether in fair or in dark stormy WEATHER After a year in New Orleans, one tends to remember the rain more than the sunshine. Here is a reminder of those great sunny days when you were able to temporarily transform from your natural human state to that of sun goddess. In the past, New Orleans weather has al- ways been represented by the rain and hurri- canes. Tulane students have always grudg- ingly awaited the rain with open umbrellas and rubber duck shoes. While the meteorolo- gists never stop predicting the downpours, the sun does not completely cease to shine. In between the cloudy days are the clear, balmy days. Warmth and sunshine are also typical of New Orleans ' weather. Students anticipate these days with bathing suits and beach tow- els. With the first ray of sunshine also comes the first Tulane sunbather. Across the campus sunworshippers fill the fir.st Tulane sunbather. Across the campus sunworshippers fill the quads. This is not normal bathing suit weath- er either. While the northern sections of the country are buried beneath two feet of snow, New Orleans is experiencing weather equiv- alent to the tropics. What other region, be- sides the South, is capable of producing 70- degree weather in the middle of January? Students do indeed take advantage of these days. A trip to the park, a game of frisbee and socializing on the UC benches all constitute sunny-day activities. The library is left vacant and studiers retreat outdoors. All praise Apollo for his graciousness. You better take your umbrella though, because rain is always around the corner. — Michelle Schmidt Simply as a token to the memory of muddy quads, wet- puddly sidewalks and ruined shoes — THE UMBREL- LA. Weather 19