University of Tulsa - Kendallabrum (Tulsa, OK)

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Knowing where to go As a typical TU stu- dent walked down a dorm hall there were many things they have heard - loud rock mu- sic from one room, classical or country from another. Many times there was com- plete silence or a group studying, television or conversation. All of these were environ- ments in which TU students studied. Some studied during the day, some at night. Some stayed up all night, especially before an exam. Some could study with friends or boy- friends or girlfriends, some could not. When students studied to- gether conversation and forgetting to study went along with it. But those students who studied together really Student Life benefited. An ex- change of knowledge and discussion of ma- terial helped most stu- dents - those who could concentrate. Libraries are known for quiet atmosphere and conditions prone for studying. But some students reported this was not the case. Therefore, other good study places had to be found. The search was on. Students were found outside on the plaza, in the grass, and even in a favorite tree. Even though every student attending TU had a different opinion on study habits, most would agree that some sort of food was neces- sary. Whether it was Burger King or pizza, every student needed food, in order to study. Kelly Hunter Studying in her room at Lottie lane, Shari France gets comfortable in antici- pation of a long study ses- sion. Photo by Angela Berg. .. 3, it 'g,,,,,-,: V Ii f' .v ' ' - , J,

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Lezlie Wewers and Wendy Wiles enjoy a moment during Bid Day with the new pledges. Photo by Brad Hoffman. A Ps. 2 cutting ' he Decision r Lite V iff 2.35151 Hmmm mag? Ream 'EWS nf-1-eg S- .5 m nga 7F ,'5g .-.537 DH-for ww? Ei- 22.5 -im 2'-F m,... 'Pima 96? m-3 'USPS 949-0 Lise.. The word rush can take on many different meanings. Rush: a drive by a sorority to recruit new members, or rush: to try to secure a pledge of membership in a soror- ity. A rushee was a college student who was being rushed, and a rusher was one who rushes. But as this year's 120 potential pledges discovered, rush was not as confusing as it sounded. It was merely a time for girls to learn about sorority life, a time for her to determine what qualities she was looking for in a particu- lar house. And it was also a time to make distinctions between the houses and to decide which one would most feel like home. Choosing a house was a lot like the way a girl decides to buy an outfit. Is it comfortable? Does she feel at ease and relaxed in it? Does it reflect the kind of person she is? These were some of the questions a rushee should have considered before making her final decision. If a girl was not sure about an outfit, she could go back nd try it on again, just as the rushee decided which ouses she would reattend. However, the shoe also fit the ther foot. Each house was also looking at each girl, at her wn traits and needs. The individual make-up of each girl reated a house that was unique from all the rest. In the ay a garment consists of different fabrics, so a sorority The best thing about rush is get- ting the chance to meet so many new people. Cathy Hettler contained a patchwork of members, all united by a common friendship and understanding for each other. A rush schedule is a busy schedule. A rushee attended several parties where she met the members of the house. The members performed skits, show- ing that sorority life stressed fun along with aca- demics. Rush parties offered a girl exposure to many different people she might not have met oth- erwise, They were a great way to meet friends and simply have a good time. To be a member of the Greek system, there were certain requirements that had to be met and main- tained. Rush was the best method of finding out what the requirements of a particular house con- sisted of. It was a program to help rushees become familiar with the Greeks and all of the varied activi- ties they participated in. During rush week, a rushee's contact was limited to fellow rushees and rush counselors. This was so her decision to pledge a sorority remained her deci- sion, without any outside influence. She weighed the pros and cons of belonging to a soroity, and decided for herself if she would like to belong to the Greek system. Rush was a time to discover sorority life. The decision to pledge was up to each individual. From August 23-28, each had the opportunity to find out what was best for her. Then on Bid Day, she had to accept or decline her bid. And, like an outfit that can be worn with pride, the house a rushee selected will be one that makes her proud to be a member. Catherine Campbell Student Life

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P -SM , ,,...-ws-sm.-ll ' . he s ,- 1 Vera Budway chooses to study for her Russian test the next day while eating a Sunday dinner from Taco Bell. Photo by Yael Irom. Many students thought the li- brary was the perfect place to study. Among them was Cary Baker. Photo by Yael Irom. nf um -s... U . -.. I N x The bed provides a large and comfortable work area for Lisa Schrand in Lottie jane. Photo by Angela Berg. The Kappa Delta house is the place where Darla Klieth- ermes attempts to study on the floor with the TV on. Photo by Yael Irom. Student Life