University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Some people totally committed them- selves to their home. For Greeks, it wasn ' t just a place to crash, it was practically their life . Not only was the Greek system a great way to get involved, it was a great way to find a more comfortable, less dingy place to live. Students also took advantage of required study hours, fun-filled activities, community service oppor- tunities, and, of course, parties. Independence was a big word for all students who lived on their own. Doing laun- dry, cleaning (sometimes) up after themselves, cooking and everything else that went with the territory was definitely worth it. Why? Well, to sum it all up I quote my roommate, Marianne Johnson, who said, I don ' t have my very own bathroom, or food every time I want it, but then again, I don ' t have any parents ar ound either. story by Rosanna Gutierrez photos by Johanna Nakos

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ffli wiip ' ' ' iiKi ' y Remember the movie Look iFalking? What about the here Baby Mikey is born reams, Put me back in, back in!! That was just josite of the way most of dents at the U of A were. Chances are that you couldn ' t wait to get into college just so you could have the ultimate excuse to leave home. The residence halls were a popular way to live. To some it seemed insane to trade home- cooked meals, free laundry, and an actual living room space for the cramped, dingy, musty room at the dorm. Besides all of that, you had to spend a fortune living off of lukewarm Top Ramen Noodles, Pepsi or Union food . Of course, you could have given up and actually cooked for yourself. However, residence life was a great way to feel like a part of the U of A and meet people. There were other students who lived in apartments. Of course, there were ups and downs to that, too. You could have been stuck with an unemployed, unmotivated, unclean roommate and had to pay the rent yourself so that you wouldn ' t be thrown out into the street. Let ' s not forget the plus side to that. You probably had your own room, a real kitchen, a nice place to live, and, of course, could almost make all the noise that you wanted. m

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Parent ' s weekend is a big deal for U of A students and parents. Reservations in all the local hotels are booked for nonths in advance for this weekend. For many parents, specially those who live out of state, it gives them a chance to visit their child and the school that they writtf i the large checks to each semester. For the students it ' s a free weekend of food and fun and also a chance to show off their school. Parent ' s weekend was on October 2nd thru the 4th. 4000 families signed up for all sorts of events like basketball games, barbecues, and tours around Tucson. For those students in the Greek system the families get to .uaT the ho ' uie;, ihesorontyor: j OnSatuTCa} !r:hstu(ie-:;i deal take the aiikkagthasf Saturday ni{ parents who ar siiyofArizona.1 W memories year the Wilde m