University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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erence I t was absolutely incredible to see. The turnout we had was amazing. It was rewarding to see so many people get help that day. It certainly was very fulfilling to have so many services provided for people. ” ANNE Taunton, sophomore, Volunteer Action Council member they do windows Giving the windows at Operation Blessing a fresh look, freshman Seth Katfka and senior Mark Phillips display the spirit of volunteerism embodied by Make a Difference Day. [Wichser photo] M ake a Difference Day is about remembering how fortunate we are and coming together as a campus community to help our neighbors. ” MlCHELLE EtCHART, assistant director, Campus Activities Center t was neat working with people who were really keen on helping others. We had fun , but it was also an opportunity to help someone else. ” Lawrence Lee, graduate student, Make a Difference Day volunteer Lending a helping hand to others, T T . the . University community reaches, out once again to . those t in need local state parks. The day included a kickoff featuring music from a local radio station. Partici¬ pants were treated to free doughnuts and drinks and hailed for their efforts by the city, which proclaimed the day as Fayetteville’s “Make a Difference Day.” One group of volunteers returned from their day at the local Head Start program so pumped up about their experience that they vowed to go back the following week to finish some other projects. For another group, which helped on a housing task, getting to know the people for whom they were building the house was a memorable and emotional experience. % olunteers took up shovels, hammers and spatulas on Saturday, M Oct. 22, in the hopes of “making a difference” in someone else s life. And by doing so, they probably made a difference in their own. Participants in Make a Difference Day, a national day of commu¬ nity service sponsored by USA Weekend and coordinated on campus by the Volunteer Action Center, provided assistance for a day to various local agencies in the spirit of volunteerism and support. This year’s program sent out approxi¬ mately 300 volunteers into the area, who worked in cooperation with 34 different agencies and programs on 39 various projects ranging from working with the elderly at Rochier nursing facility to clearing brush at MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 27 9

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raking it in Sophomore Sarah Mazer and junior Kelly Gruesbeck spent the sunny October day helping out at Lake Wedington Park. In addition to promoting community service, Make a Difference Day added to the spirit of teamwork shared among its participants. [Croson photo] have a heart At the Fayetteville City Hospital, volunteers gave the sidewalks a face lift by painting a path of hearts. Junior Ngoc Dai and her painting partner Bounleut Phanavanh lend the project their artistic touches. [Wichser photo] shining through For the Lights of the Ozarks display held during the holiday season, sophomore JeffWarrick prepares a plant holder that will be turned into a snowperson. Warrick, who served as president of Alpha Phi Omega, saw several members of his national service fraternity hard at work during the event. [Croson photo] 26 MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

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ome away from home” has a variety of meanings to college students; for some, in fact, it’s home at home. Living quarters defined the self, and indeed the budget, as furnish¬ ings ranged from stuff even the thrift store wouldn’t take to the latest floral prints by Laura Ashley. Wherever they lived — residence hall, Greek house, apartment complex or even Mom and Dad s pad — students sought to define themselves as they achieved a kind of independence of which they only dreamed in adolescence. Choosing from the more than 10 residence halls on campus, students found homes ranging from aging towers of cinderblocks and creaking elevators to newly-renovated halls with plush lobbies and lounges. The mansion-like houses framing the campus with historical and structural beauty was the home of the Greek community. With more than 20 residences, Greek houses offered a wealth of historical views, including the Chi Omega house which was placed this year on the National Register of Historic Places. The greatest variety of all living quarters was seen perhaps in the off-campus dwellings of students. From the quirky, old apartments tucked in the hollows west of the Square to the cookie-cutter, pastel duplexes popping up out of the ground like so many flowers after a spring rain, the homes of off-campus students offered many options, comfortable and, well, otherwise. Rent ranged from $300 to $800, and you got what you paid for. As rent inevitably climbed, there were a lucky few whose college address also happened to be their permanent address. Rent was usually non-existent, and the food by comparison was probably a godsend. I t ' s harder to meet people living in an apartment, and Fayetteville is different from Conway, where I did my undergraduate work. However, because of my age I ivonldn’t want to live on campus. I would rather live by myself than in a dorm.” TAMARA Lewis, graduate student, off-campus T he experience of living in a sorority house is great.Yon get to know everybody a lot better than yon did ( ont of housed It brings everybody closer together. ” Mandi MuSGROVE, sophomore. Delta Delta Delta study break One of the benefits of living in a sorority house, according to some, was the constant presence of many friends. Three Tri-I)elts enjoy a study break in one of the house’s living areas. [O’Neill photo) It may not be paradise, but college students manage to turn a variety of locales into private escapes 28 HOUSING