University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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' ' r ,,::o . ' :.)iher READING BETWEEN THE LINES: Christie Gray, educa- tion sophomore, studies on her bed in Scottish Rite Dormitory, one of the private dorms on campus. photo by Carrie Dawson. COOKING SOMETHING UP: Sue Jung, business sopho- more, looks up a recipe to prepare a meal at Smith Co-op. Students who lived in co-ops divided among themselves chores such as cooking and cleaning. photo by George Bridges. RISE AND SHINE: Heather Johnsen, government freshman, makes her bed at Smith Co-op. photo by George Bridges .- .? -.:-:, ... . . ...- ' . ' ' ; - Student Housing 21

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With as many different places to live as there are students, Austin offers a variety of options to fit all budgets, tastes and needs Some liked it quiet, some liked it loud. Some liked their privacy, some liked a crowd. But one thing they all liked was the fact that they found somewhere to live. There were so many different types of living sit- uations available in the University commu- nity that it all depended on what was best suited for an individual student ' s needs. Convenience proved to be a major factor for many students who chose to live in dor- mitories. Jester Center, the University ' s in- famous, crowded, yet fun-loving dorm once again housed more students than it was equipped to handle. Many students chose dorms because they were not quite ready to be totally independ- ent. I decided to live at Scottish Rite Dorm again this year because the more I thought about cooking, cleaning and the responsi- bility of an apartment, I realized I didn ' t want all that, Christie Gray, education soph- omore, said. Those who liked the feelings of home and the company of peers lived at one of the many co-ops on or off campus. Designed like a house with features such as a living room and kitchen, the only drawback was the pos- sibility of not getting along with roommates. Yet many formed lasting friendships within the confines of their rooms. A co-op is not only an economical place to live but I really enjoy having a lot of other girls to talk to, Sue Jung, honors pre- business sophomore, said. Dishes, cooking, dusting and vacuuming were some of the unpop ular chores with which apartment or house dwellers had to cope. Having a house or apartment gave stu- dents more independence and a few more comforts of a real home. Most had their own rooms, and some got a backyard. My roommates and I like to throw parties sometimes and having a backyard meant we could have twice as many people over, Rich- ard Keathley, advertising junior, said. It had its bad points though as most lived a few miles from campus and had to worry with shuttle bus schedules or finding a parking place on campus. Dobie Center also had unique advantages. It had a cafeteria, laundry facilities and even a shopping mall under one roof, which made for less walking for residents. Even students who did not live there frequented the stores, restaurants and movie theater. Students looked long and hard for what they wanted in a living arrangement and once they found something that was avail- able, affordable and su ited to their needs, they jumped at the opportunity. I ' m moving from the dorm to an apart- ment next year with three other roommates and I ' m really excited about it, Betsy Haw- kins, advertising sophomore, said. The only thing I dread is coming up with furniture and then having to decorate. No place was perfect, but they all became home. Jennifer Jones 20 Student Housing

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SPANISH HERITAGE: Remi- niscent of Spanish missions in early Texas history, Battle Hall catches the eye with intricate iron work and stone carvings. MODERN STYLE: Reflecting the diversity of modern Univer- sity students, the Perry-Cas- teneda Library and the Univer- sity Teaching Center overshad- ow a busy area of campus with massive walls and sharp angles. OLD AND NEW: Goldsmith Hall demonstrates a blending of architectural styles. The build- ing ' s renovation in 1988, includ- ed elements of the Spanish Re- naissance as well as contemorary trends. photos by Robert Kirkham , -; ' . ItoanpuibJfac Tvtbok hdar ' ,. ' ..; ' . ' ' .: ' . boiimif It ' swolw MWtvT 1 -: id ),..., ., feteilsoiiitiincoo(ila aneirHTbeKfori CwrjtW.Lnkf Si aitf tkrittandtah ?wttd, It should bt fa, w c 22 Architecture