University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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Heather Biickly. Corinne Nicholson, and Lauren Innng found out that at Russell Hall, not only twister, but cards and other party games were among the many items that could be checked out for use by the residents. NOT EXACTLY A DREAJM r- ■■-r V k« r Four a.m. fire drills, constantly KCCpiIlg track of access cards, sharing a bathroom with 30 other people, and making new friendships that can last a lifetime all become integral parts of the residence hall experience. Over 6,000 people called one of the 1 7 residence halls home for the academic year. The majority of the residents were freshmen, using the dorms as an adjustment to college life. Although many rules went along with life in the dorms, a certain level of independence was offered, allowing visitation schedules ranging irOlll weekend only visitation to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week visitation. Community councils kept their creative abilities at a peak by allotting funds to programs like Halloween activities, tutoring, big brother and sister programs for local children, blood drives, study groups, hall contests and residence hall improvements. Students were often found basking in the sun on their dorms ' front lawns, lounging on the lobby sofas and chairs, watching TV or trying to find pCclCe cinQ CJUlCt in study lounges. Graduate residents, class advocates, resident assistants and other housing employees were always dealing with concerns and trying to enrich the lives of their residents. Residence halls aided in meeting new people, providing convenience to the campus and creating a safe, secure place to live. Elizabetln CI2amjpt ell . f i ' 20 « Residence hall life

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Brnoi ' : ' That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest. -Henry David Thoreau -- m «-,i ,l! 1 a Going to an ATM nicicliine is sometimes a frightening experience. With fingers crossed. t ' o VGA students get enough cash to cover the While Rainien noodles are usually the only affordable fare on campus, some students are able to afford a more well rounded diet. Money « 1 9

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Phdld-, hy Rli aheth rampbL-ll Russell Hall provides a picturesque setting in the midday of fall. Because of the size of the dorm, the air conditioning couldn ' t be turned off until the weather became consistently cold. So. much of the Russell population shivered through a crisp October and part of November. ■ « ' c c , e 3 ofte gue sts WeJ, H Com e t th goi2 c. e 2 Shanna McAlistS reaks from her studying m d lights up a cigarette. She a7ltf[ her roommate, Michelle Ifarper arrived at their Bj iby room in the fd no find some vej-y pink ls. Rather than snmcUng time and mon0 in repainting, they n-ided to grin and bear it.