University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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From Home Home Away Life in the dorms is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you ' re going to get. Freshmen and sophomores occupy most dorms at the University of Florida. Living on campus gives many students their first chance to live on their own. However the dorms are still able to offer a sense of structure and security. Anyone who has lived in the dorms can remember the hang out room where people would go to listen to music, play cards, study for an upcoming macroeconomics test, or maybe just hooking up the old Nintendo 64. And, of course, with most dorms on campus, there are the dreaded communal bathrooms, which require the use of our favorite, shower sandals. While living in the dorms, there are always new or exciting things to do. All of the dorms have formed area councils that put together events to help students meet and interact with their fellow dorm mates. This past school year, the Tolbert Area Council held their 29th annual Mudfest. This week-long event held in October featured a 30 x 60 ft. pit dug out on Weaver beach. Filled with mud, this pit housed various sporting competitions such as polo, tug of war, and ultimate Frisbee. Dorm floors in the Tolbert Area formed teams and competed in each event, leading to an overall participation of 400 contestants and spectators. Over in the Graham Area, the Graham Area Council held its Annual Maui Moonlight that featured Hawaiian theme food, a luau atmosphere, and a drive in movie. However due to the cold weather, the event was moved inside, but the food and movie still generated a large turnout. The Broward Area Council put on its 1st Yuckfest, a celebration of messiness. The all day event provided fun, messiness, and supported a good cause. The tee shirt sales from the Yuckfest went to the Dominican Hurricane Relief Fund. Whether you are returning to the dorms, or it is your first year living on campus, dorm life is sure to be full of exciting adventures and learning experiences. Story by: George Glenn A volunteer at Maui Moonlight Madness serves Area councils provide these kinds of functions welcome in their homes. food to a fellow dormmate. to help ma ke students feel 22 Student Life

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Constant Improvements The University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center, located across 34th from campus was an exciting addition to the University, providing a new learning ground and many new jobs. The students enjoyed the many additions to the already busy J. Wayne Reitz Union. And the new stores enjoyed the business. STA Travel Student Life 21

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Alissa Odom and her Dad take a break while moving into her dorm room. Joe Straub stands proudly in his Beatty Towers Leaving for college can be a very emotional time for both students and parents, room. Decorating their rooms gave freshman and both usually welcome the distraction that moving furniture can provide. a sense of independence. Some students at the Maui Moonlight show off their Stu- dents sometimes find it easier to make friends when everyone is on equal footing. Student Life 23