Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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Of the 1637 full-time stu- dents, the vast majority, 1218 stu- dents, lived in the five women ' s and three men ' s dormitories. Fraternity men could opt to live in their fratern- ity house during their junior and senior years, and seniors were eligi- ble to live off-campus if the dorms were filled. Dorm life gave me an opportunity to get to know people. -Brian Karras You ' d feel alienated if you didn ' t live in the dorms. -Charlotte Thomas Each dorm had its own unique idiosyncrasies. Ferguson resembled a Gothic mansion. Browne and Hillside were different because of their age, while Galbreath and Eichenauer were more modern. Brian liked living in Eichenauer for a variety of reasons. He particu- larly liked the sinks and showers in the rooms and the quiet atmosphere. Dorm residents had to deal with a variety of rules, which they were expected to comply with or else pay a penalty. The amount of the penalty depended on the serious- ness of the offense. For example, fines for use of alcoholic beverages in the dorms ranged from $25 for having evidence of drinking (half- empty bottles in the room) to $100 for having a keg in the room and staging a rowdy party. Possession and or use of any illegal drug was punishable by a $125 fine. Anyone discovered to be a pusher of illegal drugs would be subject to immediate dismissal, although this penalty had yet to be imposed on anyone. The rules on alcohol and drugs had been broken fairly regularly, comprising approximately half of the 75 to 100 offenses that were committed. For the most part, the offenses were not seriously debated by students, particularly by those under 21. Intervisitation policies, however, were a more hotly con- tested issue. Until 1972, intervisitation was prohibited on campus. It was during that year that 90 male students decided to initiate intervisitation. The results were fines for 160 stu- dents, suspensions for two, and a new intervisitation policy. Since then, enforcement of intervisitation violations was placed on the shoul- ders of the Dean and Associate Dean of Students. The recent third year review ex- tended the hours to 3 p.m. to 1 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 1 1 p.m. Sunday. Even with the extended hours, intervisitation continued to be a debated topic. We ' re expected to be grown-up, mature adults In regards to class- work, yet we ' re treated like babies with all of our actions regulated by R.A. ' s and hours. -Gary Sauer Penalties for intervisitation violations ranged from $5 and loss of intervisitation privileges for one week for forgetting to sign out; to $125 and loss of privileges for the term for spending the night in the dorm. Another rule which a considerable number of women considered a hassle was having to sign out a key if they planned to be out past midnight. Robin Speer felt that this represents a double standard between the guys ' and girls ' dorms. Having to sign out a key is a pain, because you ' re always afraid you ' re going to lose it and have to pay the $100 fine, while guys don ' t have this hassle. Charlotte Thomas expressed her disadvantages of living in dormi- tories as a definite lack of privacy, and quiet hours are unnecessary. Robin Speer felt that there aren ' t enough washers and dryers. Paula Mays was unhappy with the fact that emergency doors are useless. They are always locked from the outside, and can only be used at certain times during the day. Students are babied too much. We should be given more independence in making our own decisions and should be willing to pay the conse- quences if we make the wrong ones. This independence, however, should not infringe on other people ' s rights. -Audrey Mazur While fraternities lived in their own houses, the six sororities opted for suites in Ferguson and Gal- breath. Any student who lived within a reasonable distance from New Wil- mington had the option of com- muting. I like commuting better than dorm life. The food is much better and I have the freedom to come and go as I please. -Greg Cross Linda Hookway, who only com- muted for the fall term, took the negative view, stating simply that commuting is too much of a hassle. 20

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Rules of the Game - Cont ' d. Although the majority of the stu- dents were between the ages of 18 and 21, there were a few who came back to college after having grad- uated. Karen McGee was living proof that going back to school was indeed possible. Supplementing her teach- ing degree in French with certifi- cation in English, Karen found some problems — the expense, and the work load of carrying both a job and classes. But, going back to the classroom makes you feel like you ' re not getting old. -Amy Wagner (§) BELOW RIGHT: Accuracy and caution play an important part in Bryan Sicher ' s lab experiment. -F. Perl BELOW: Paint on a canvas is artists Rick Hosie and Sue Kuhn ' s perspective of a form. -J. Mille r BELOW LEFT: Linda Jamer exchanges roles and teaches for eight weeks. -J. Jeletic