Western Kentucky University - Talisman Yearbook (Bowling Green, KY)

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Married housing still a problem be, (all members clean different rooms) he hasn’t regretted moving in. ‘‘We’re all brothers so if | ask them not to talk to me if I’m studying, they understand. Most important, there’s always some- one to talk to and share your feelings with,” he said. Although the dorm-apartment con- troversy does not directly affect mar- Above — Paul Calico and George Paynter talk things over in Calico’s room in Sigma Nu house. ried students, they must also be con- sidered in a discussion of college hous- ing. Many married students attending Western have difficulty in locating suitable housing in Bowling Green. Most of them find the quality of many housing units too low and the price of others too high. Western offers minimal housing ac- commodations for married students. One of the reasons given is the surplus of off-campus housing. In the opinion of Paulette and Larry Wells, this surplus housing is hard to find. The Wells, both originally from Jamestown, had a lot of difficulty in finding their apartment. They said they received little help from the University. According to the Wells, the Uni- versity’s advice was to ‘‘go around town and look.’’ When they did look, they did not like what they found. One apartment sounded very good over the phone, but proved to be a disaster. When they went to see the apartment, they found a screen door off its hinges leading into an essenti- ally one room apartment. The only sep- arations between the kitchen, bath- room, bedroom and living room were some thin partitions. The indoor-out- { door carpet on the floor was covered with leaves. Mrs. Wells said the steel poster bed resembled a torture rack. The Wells definitely do not regret marrying while in college but they say anyone who plans to do so can expect } some trouble in finding living accom- modations. ‘‘A lot of landlords prefer single people with no children and no pets,” said Wells. Although they did eventually find an apartment, they said they were among the lucky ones. Some of their friends have to endure bad plumbing and Top — Washing up in a Poland Hall bathroom is freshman Bill Jones. Above — Larry Wells burns the edges of a picture as his wife, Paulette, sands the board for their decoupage. roaches or pay outrageous prices. The Wells believe some definite improve- ments need to be made. The question of college housing, whether for married students or single ones, drew mixed reactions. Each per- son had his own preferences and sug- gestions. Western’s Board of Regents, while implementing its new ruling, is presently considering some of these proposals. Housing 25

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24 Housing based on individual student comments and conclusions from dorm meetings and symposiums. The proposals were made in response to major complaints of not enough freedom, lack of con- veniences. ' In the area of freedom, the ASG survey proposed expanded visitation policies, desegregation of men’s and women’s dorms and the establishment of acoed dorm. Lack of privacy has often been a complaint of dorm students. The survey suggested establishment of at least one quiet floor in each dorm for those who desired more privacy and less noise. Several improvements in the area of convenience were proposed. These in- cluded more kitchens, bathrooms, tele- visions and recreation areas. The es- tablishment of more and better parking facilities and laundry facilities was also suggested. Many Greeks prefer living in frater- nity and sorority houses. Paul Calico, a Sigma Nu from Berea, says a house offers ““more freedom — the whole house and all its facilities are yours.” In his instance, this includes living room, TV room, kitchen, coke room, a conference area, dining room, two bars, three bathrooms and bedrooms. Although Calico says the house is not always kept as clean as it should Above — Contemplating the only view he has, Mark Vasse, a freshman from Louisville, gazes out of the window of his Poland Hall room. Left— Marietta Peckenpaugh finds washing dishes part of married life. She and husband Leo live in married student housing on Regents Avenue.

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» Right — Eyeballing a pdol’ shot is: Scottsville sophomore Danna - Spears. Below — Warm weather. brings out lovebirds, such .as juniot, Mardie Gobb and senior Mike Davis. Bottom left — Some- times the best way to spend free tinie is catching up on sleep. «Jeff Teague grabs 40:winks on the third floor of Downing Center. Bottom right’— Becky ‘Bennett, Mary Ann Thomas and Debbie Jatboe’make some music.below Downing Center. TANITA STRIPERS SHOR, 26 Free Time ; |