Wilkes University - Amnicola Yearbook (Wilkes Barre, PA)

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ies Compete Hobb r O F S .m d U t S h ...H W ime T Students

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Dormitory life is, like everything else, different things to different people. Opin- ions of its quality vary depending on whether you are the person who decided to chuck that old M-80 down the hall in a sudden mischievous impulse, or whether you are the person who is awakened at three in the morning after having a night- mare about a firing squad. Other influen- tial factors for attitude formation are loca- tion of the dormitory, structural sound- ness of the dormitory, compatability with fellow residence, compatability with roommate, and above all there it comest compatability with rodents and roaches. Each Wilkes dormitory has its own style and differences become even more pronounced when one considers woments dorms, men's outside dorms and New Men's dorm. New Men's tor Pickering Halo is the most modern hous- ing on the campus and is preferred by some students - mostly those who enjoy quiet and stale air. The women's dorms are probably the best of both worlds, old style buildings with the modern approach. And then there are the ments outside dorms. These are a true test of survival away from home; yvith their old steam radiators, ancient plumbing and astounding arrays of electrical mayhem. Outside men's dorms engenders a feeling of pride and hardiness in its residents for having made it so far. Two of the best examples of this pioneer spirit can be found in Denison and Slocum Halls. The statement often pops up that dor- mitory life is ttpart of the total learning experience, and this is certainly indis- putable. Through Wilkes College dormito- ries, one can learn: t0 How architecture progressed from the Neolithic stage to the present; Qt How to make living space work to maximum efficiency; m How much new technical advances are needed; and t0 How much better home is than you had previously thought. 25

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Hobbies at Wilkes College fall into two basic categories: weekday distractions and weekend destructions, and every school day is a never ending study of how to avoid studying. Some Wilkes students spend their spare hour or two tor three or fouo playing pool, football, cards, darts or a variety of stimulating games. Others spend their days reading science fiction, picking guitars, or looking at their favorite magazines. Still others spend their time working up a good sweat. Weekends usually call for something a little more planned out, a little more elab- orate. The energetic students fill their weekends skiing, repeling, camping or similar activities. The majority, however, concentrate on killing a few brain cells. Some enhance their drinking and party- ing pleasures with dates, others find a few friends, and still others sadly bow over a lonely glass. For better or for worse, everyone has his hobby; his non.- technical interests which broaden his intellectual horizons, enrich his personal depth, but most of all, protect his mental health: