Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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One problem we all have is to find a quiet place to study. Library squint after long hours in the stacks is popular during exams. The drug used to have tables where we could go during a lull in business, but the tables were replaced by rows of greeting cards. Reception rooms are fine except after meals and before 10:30 P.M. How bout the basement of the girl’s dorms? Great! Until a washing machine overflows and wipes out your notes that were on the floor, or someone turns on the T.V. or stereo or decides to play shuffleboard. Sometimes we try to kill two birds with one stone—during the Spring term we soak up the sun. getting tan while studying. This works fine until the sun goes down. Then there's the supply. If you hold your hands over your ears you might only hear a few strains of rock ’n’ roll music. If you close your eyes you won't see the foursomes playing bridge or talking. If you close your mouth you won't be tempted to eat. taking time away from your books. For a last resort there is always your room. With your doors and windows closed no sounds permeate from the outside or from the hall. Good lighting pours from your desk lamp. Quiet surrounds you. No one disturbs you. You are in your own private study world. At last you have found a place to study quietly. Soon you are asleep. 10

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