4 Pbge 6-D-Thursday, September 4, 1980-The Michigan Daily A CYNIC'S PER SPEC TIVE Arri" vng at t When you arrive at your dorm, don't expect to find your Resident Director (RD) waiting to escort you to your room. He or she will probably be doing what you should do when all your things are put away; Registering, dropping and adding courses, buying used books, or, most likely, partying. If you do hap- pen to run into your RD, make sure you get everything from the bum then because it's probably the last time you'll see your RD for the semester. Bogged down with luggage you will make your way into the dorm to the front desk. After asking the receptionist behind the desk, "Where is room 6652?" she will casually tell you to go down the hall, take your first left by the bulletin board, then your second left after the water fountain and finally your fourth left after the men's room, "there you'll it I donl't find the stairs leading to the sixth ever they floor," she'll say with a smirk. "The y did call stairs? What about the elevator right and asked over there?" "It hasn't worked since LY like in 1964," she'll respond indigently. ing. They Once in your room you will notice "diverse your roommate has not only copped the act, but I ideal bed, desk, and closet, but also has ct is I am left his dirty underwear and towels on Jniversity your bed. You simply throw it on the rse town. floor, flick on his stereo, take down nical" (as his Neil Young poster and put your t hey, I'm Ramones poster up in its place. Brash nd let me moves like these go a long way in establishing the ideal relationship he University you'll want with your roommate. In other words "you stay on your side, of, the room, I'll stay on mine and we'll both get along fine." Now you're probably a virgin, living on a coed hall, and expecting to get seduced within the first week of school. Well forget it. Most of the women you will meet will tell you that you remind them of either their brother or an old boyfriend back home. Once you've been referred to in this manner you can hang up any ideas of, well, you know. Besides, everyone along the hallway will realize after two days that they will be seeing you everyday for the next nine months. This means they'll be thinking about what it is going to be like dealing with you after your both have split up, while you're still trying to figure how to go about setting up a date. Sooner or later dinner will roll around and you'll make that deadly jaunt to the dining hall. At first glance, everything will look delicious. But don't be misled: Dorm food is clearly disguised by the kitchen staffs to look enticing. In reality, what you'll be eating is only a step above regurgitated oatmeal. Sometimes it won't be all that bad. You must, however, keep complaining because one of the most important criteria for socialhacceptance within the dorm is continuous bitching about the food... so don't let up. So tomorrow you plan to spend a few hours running errands including registering for classes, buying books, and straightening out a few problems at the financial aid office. Well, don't be surprised when these errands take at least three days. The lines here are immense, in fact, you'll probably spend more time standing in line than studying. Eventually you'll have to haul your- self out of bed and stumble to your first class which somehow you ended up scheduling for 9:00 a.m. As the semester wears on you'll realize this was a big mistake since most nights you'll end up sprawled out in someone else's room from one too many Molsons.Glue eyed and hung over, you wonder if class is going to be worth- while. Well, if you have a lively professor, an empathic teaching assistant, and a reasonable workload, which is almost never the case, it might be enjoyable. What you should count on, however, is a senile 85-year-old professor, a tired, overworked teaching assistant who's too busy cramming for his preliminary exams to counsel you, and a reading list larger than your old high school's library. But hey, cheer up, there are only two exams per class the whole semester. One's worth 70 per cent of your grade and the other's worth 30 per cent, and then allow a few discretionary points for a couple of ten page papers. But we all thrive on a little pressure now and then, don't we? I I By ZO They call me a cynic, bu mind. They can call me what want. All I know is that the: me, the editors of this paper,E me to explain what it is REAL the first days of Ann Arbor liv said they wanted to get some perspectives" into the subje know better than that. The fa the foremost authority on U life in this flea-bitten, one ho Sure I may be "terminally cyr my psychiatrist calls me), bu content. As for you, sit down a tell you what you can expect. Daily Photo by DAVID HARRIS The University Health Service, located at 207 Fletcher St., provides students with inexpensive medical attention, and gives nursing and medical school students much-needed experience while pursuing their degrees. Health Service to the rescue 4 0 U. a- ,QI 0 3 .4 -4 C, LESSONS * RENTALS * SALES * EXPERT REPAIR Herb David Guitar Studio 209 S. State Street Ann Arbor ( Upstairs) Greek pop ularity enjoys, upswing s CC Herb David Students Aiwa 9 665-8001 Lessons Repairs Custom Instruments We Sell the Tools We Use: MICA Power Tools s, :Z N' :O' Quality Hand Tools 10am-6pm C Except Sundays C r ys Get an Encore RS *BANJOS FIDDLES (Continued from Page 3) lot of people through her participation in Greek activities and especially en- joys the feelings of "sisterhood" among the women in her house. As Greek organizations strive for popularity on campus, they rely on positive "public relations," which are enhanced by fundraising events like all campus spaghetti dinners, beer olympics, and dances, among others. Their reputations can be scarred, however, by malicious incidents that also make news. Several members of a local fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi,were seen torturing a live cat last winter, and the resulting furor brought court con- victions to the participants. The in- cident injured the fraternity's reputation on campus, as well as, some say, the image of Greek organizations in general. There are 33 chartered fraternities on campus, and 16 sororities surrounding the University (although most houses are on the campus's south side-Hill Street is as close to "Fraternity Row" as you will find). Their sizes range from around 20 members in the smaller houses, to 50 or 60 in the larger ones. Again, the prospective member has a choice-he or she must decide what house will best suit his or her tastes. +' WE MAKE: *"IRISH HARPS *.GUITA i l s ince 1969 By JAY McCORMICK If by chance you are bitten by the bug, or limping from a racquetball in- jury during the school years the Univer- sity Health Service, located at 207 Flet- cher St., is in full operation to come to your aid. The Health Service, funded primarily by student fees (most of you will pay $23 per term for it, in addition to your tuition), is designed to provide low cost, but high quality health care to Univer- sity students and faculty. It will be beneficial for students to become aware of the service's facilities early on, so they can make use of them if the need arises. PERHAPS THE central attraction of the Health Service is access to physicians - fully trained doctors from the University Hospital. They provide free consultations to ailing Health Ser- vice patrons. In addition, there are a number of specialty clinics housed in the Health Service building. The allergy clinic tests and administers shots for allergies. The gynecology/contracep- tion clinic gives annual exams, and presents lectures on birth control. Free treatment of gonorrhea and syphillis is available to any resident of Washtenaw County, even to those not involved with the University. THE NUTRITION clinic helps those who want to lose or gain weight. Specialists can also analyze and offer advice on individual's eating habits. Other clinics include a dermatology clinic, which administers care for skin problems, and an opthalmalogy clinic which examines eyes. There is also a clinic for ear, nose and throat problems. The Health Service, moreover, provides shots for im- munization and travel needs. The Health Service has an official policy of confidentiality in relation to students' health records, except when the law requires disclosures for public safety. Neither parents nor employers, deans or counselors can look in the records without the written consent of the student-patient. Then the student must specify what information is to be released. THE STUDENT Health Organization (SHO) is a student group interested in making the Health Service more responsive to student needs. The SHO members are putting together a clinician's directory that will have photos and background information on all the doctors in the clinics. Gail Ryan, the current coordinator of SHO who will be replaced in September by Eleanor Puffe, said SHO decided to create the clinician's directory in order that students will have more immediate and closer access to the doctors. "We en- courage students to find one doctor and go to him or her every time they have a health problem," Ryan said. In past years, reaction to the Health Service's programs has been mixed, but generally positive. Some patients have complained of excessive bureaucracy and impersonal treatment by its staff, but just as many others have expressed satisfactions over their experiences. Most seem to partake of the Health Service's facilities without voicing reactions either way. The ser- vice's staff, most of whom are using the experience as preparation for future medical work, has demonstrated an eagerness to work out problems with the system. Legislation was put into effect five years ago that directed Michigan colleges and universities to stop using general funds to support health ser- vices. After several University studies were administered, it was decided students would -pay an annual fee to subsidize the Health Service. The Health Service hours are 8 to 5 during the week. The Emergency Clinic is open from 5 p.m. to midnight during the week, from noon to 8 p.m. on Satur- days, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Fees are charged for medical treatment during emergency hours. For students who might have difficulty paying service fees, "no interest payment agreements" are available. Dorm life eludes Alley Deli A natural foods restaurant Offering you complete, healthful lunches & dinners in an inexpensive, congenial atmosphere featur- ing: * Soups, Salads, and Entrees prepared from scratch daily by our experienced kitchen staff. " Fresh desserts and baked goods each day. from our bakery. Home of the one & only whole wheat: sesame chapati! AMONG THE CAMPUS fraternities and sororities, several are oriented especially towards black students. Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha fraternity (above) have been active with many goodwill projects on cam- pus, including last year's food collec- tion for needy families at Thanksgiv- ing. 4 " Natural Jucies, Teas, Coolers and GOOD Coffee. labels e4" I = M m =M= M= M M= M m =M= M= n Z k All items using fresh, quality (organic when possible), ingredients, prepared with your health in mind. Whole Earth Grocery- e " Fresh baked goods, chapatis; salads, and deli items-a snack or a meal-ready to go 11:00 am-7:30 pm Mon.-Sat. ;zing in prepared and Cady-to-eat foods " Natural yogurt, honey, ice cream, & cones, milk & kefir " Natural fruit & juices of all kinds " Natural quality vitamins at discounts " The finest & purest cosmetics " Plus fruits, vegetables, & staples The best Quiche in town isj'ust around the corner. Ifyou're near State Street, you're just around the corner from the Stage Door. And the best quiche in Ann Arbor. Stop by Sample our Quiche Lorraine, our Quiche Florentine, or our Quiche Roma-all laced with Gruvere, nestled in a butter rich pastry, and gar- E. HURON nished with sauteed CI (Continued from Page 2) housing office to offer direct input to proposed changes in dormitory living, whether they be the type of shower head used to the amount you pay in room and board:- SINCE THE DORMS quickly become your home, each hall provides equip- ment to make your stay more en- joyable. Pianos, pinball machines, libraries, kitchenettes, darkrooms and weight rooms are some of the extras supplied by the dorms. Some residence halls even have such things as cooking utensils, board games, and sports equipment that you can take out in ex- change for your meal card. On each of the halls sits a Resident Advisor (RA), who will be the maternal' and paternal figure during your stay in the dorm. They can help you get through the bureaucrataic . and emotional hassles during the first couple of weeks in the dorm. The RA is trained to deal with per- sonal matters, and residents should feel comfortable going to that person for assistance, whether it be about a roommate problem or a career dilem- _ A a _. . ...7..«14 U-~ L.,- ri 11 +". HOURS: Mon., Wed., Fri., Tues. & Thurs. N 330Mau Eden's is located di f /7/ MnunnrrI St.eit o 8 Saturday 9:00-6:00 PM 9:00-8:00 PM fnard St. r'ectly across from the fIca Ahirkilc, Arr.-ra mushrooms in a tomato cup. . For the best quich( %o . 1 11 1