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

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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 ; |

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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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Mast students at Wesiera feel that they fave one’ thing ins ‘common. They attend, Western for an education and study; ing is a major part of.college life. However, when it comes to. FAME free time activities, diversity is limitless. Student activities OOS Bees reflect likes and dislikes, as well.as creativity, aes ebace i dis SA AR Bike riding i is. one example of,a popular free time. aclivty, ek “Ona nice day.I could ride my bike for'10’or,15 miles, said. ) = Suzanne Stross, a junior: from, Boonton; NJ}. She also, likes toe go for long walks with her camera, read and socialize. ae Caroline McDonald, a freshman from Browder, and David. Todd, a freshman from Central: City, claim‘they like to walk,’ a lot and spend as much time. as possible together. They also’ spend a lot of time at the student center bowling, playing” es ping pong and seeing movies. im ere Tom Cephart, a senior frou toeisvdle: hikes to walled in his a spare time as well. “I have bunions on my féet to prove it, he said. “If the weather is rank, I like to go. over. to the StU a es dent center and go bowling.” os Sa Ske a In addition to the: activities Scorned, Sy various Sideme: A Top — Waiting foe his next class,. senior Spike Davis alas with: his’ deat “Rita.” Above'— A little snow calls for alittle snowman built by Jill Phipps.’ and Darlené:Chumbley. Left'— Unseasonably warm weather in December is put'to use by freshman Carrie Williams and her frisbee. Pree tine: Pi