Dorms mix study, party The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 5, 1985 - Page B15 By LEELA FERNANDES and PAMELA PRICE Okay, so the University has decided where you are going to live freshman year. Perhaps it may not have been your first choice or even your second, but don't panic, because each dorm has something special to offer. The dorms are located in three main areas: Central campus, the Hill area, and North campus. The three Quads' (quadrangles) are South, East and West. There is no North Quad. The Law Quad does exist but merely for, undergraduates to aspire towards. East Quad - Traditionally thought of as the most progressive (radical) dorm on campus, has little trouble living up to its reputation. Realize, though, that being radical doesn't always mean that one must sport a mohawk. Many of the Residential College (RC) students are housed in East and a distinct advantage for them is that most RC classes are held there. East is also famous for the Halfway Inn, (affec- tionately dubbed the 'Half-ass'), which supplies enter- .tainment, including local and professional bands, poetry readings, and Open Mike Night. South Quad - Not exactly an architectural wonder but "be it ever so humble, there's no place like home," even if it is for 1,200 people. South Quad is famous for two things - its reputation as a party dorm (but don't let this frighten or "excite you because you'll always find someone in the 24 hour silent study lounge) and the freshman football players (who are harmless if you don't bother them). South also offers several conveniences, such as a snack bar, general store, and video games. West Quad - Considered to be the most popular dorm on campus and also one of the better looking. West is con- nected to the Computing Center and the Michigan Union (which means food, bookstores, the U-Club and study areas). A prevalent West Quad feature is that it houses the basketball players. Snowball fights and midnight shouting matches between South and West Quad are fierce. Betsy Barbour and Helen Newberry - Both are all- women dorms. They are much smaller than the other dorms on campus and are quieter. The food is considered to be better at these dorms, and the smallness of these dorms make it easier to get to know everyone. Martha Cook - A rather exclusive dorm because you have to be invited to live there (and you have to be female). Martha Cook also has waiter service and often invites graduate (i.e. law) students to tea. The "Hill Dorms" are favored by many because of their close proximity to the Central Campus Recreation Building (CCRB) and tennis courts. There are five Hill dorms: Stockwell, Mosher-Jordan, Alice Lloyd, Couzens and Mary Markley. Stockwell - Another all-women dorm. Stockwell is much bigger than the other women's dorms, but it is still considerably quieter than the co-ed dorms. The food is considered by many to be better than other dorms on campus. Mosher Jordan - It is of primary importance that you call this dorm "Mo-Jo" or else all will surely know of your freshman status. Mo-Jo is one of the older dorms and houses predominantly in-state residents. Of the co-ed dorms, Mo-Jo is traditionally one of the quieter ones. Alice-Lloyd - Primarily favored by New Yorkers (and "East-coasters"), it is one of the more popular dor- ms on campus. This dorm is known as one of the more progressive dorms. It is the center for the pilot program and classes for the program are held right in the dorm. Couzens - Originally built for nursing students, the in- terior resembles a hospital. An advantage to living at Couzens is that it is right near the North Campus bus stop and it is also the closest dorm to Angelo's, famous for cin- namon bread french toast. Mary Markley - Down the block from the Arboretum ("the arb" - never say: "I'm going to the arboretum"). This makes up for it being so far from campus. After a night of traying in the arb (on trays stolen from the cafeteria) it is merely a jaunt back to the dorm. Bursley-Baits - Located on North Campus, which is a ten minute bus ride to Central Campus, these dorms are ideal for students taking predominantly engineering, art, music or architecture classes, located on North Campus. Bursley-Baits has high ceilings compared to the other dorms. This may seem trivial at first, but it is probably the only dorm where one can sit up in a loft. The most important thing to remember is that each dorm has something for everyone and owing to, if nothing else, the sheer size of the dorms, everyone is bound to make at least one friend. Sweet tooth Daily Photo by DAN HABIB Oodles and oodles of bon bons cover the shelves at Kilwin's Chocolate Shoppe on East Liberty. Champagne truffles, chocolate covered orange peels, and chocolate covered strawberries tempt the most discriminating chocolate lovers. Students advocate stock-up of suicide pills By KERY MURAKAMI A lot of unusual ideas get bounced around this campus every year. Last spring, a group of people decided to exorcise the material value out of green bikes on the Diag. And last fall, there was a movement on campus to get the University to stock suicide pills in Health Services in case of a nuclear war. The idea was actually born at Brown University before Ann Arbor was caught up in the national mini- movement to stock these pills. Here, a group of students who called themselves SANS (Students Against Nuclear Suicide) tried to get the Michigan Student Assembly to put the suicide pill proposal on its general election ballot, but the bid was rejec- ted because the assembly felt that the proposal didn't fiave the support of enough of the students, said Jennifer Faigel, MSA's public relations coor- dinator. SANS then tried to collect the necessary 1,000 signatures to put the issue on the ballot by petition. But af- ter they had garnered about 700 signatures, the movement "petered out," Faigel said. Karen Mysliewic, an LSA senior and spokesperson for the group, said the group disbanded after its mem- bers decided to pursue other anti- nuclear activities that might have more impact. Similar actions at other schools - including at Brown University - have succeeded. YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC HEADQUARTERS IS NOW IN THE MICHIGAN UNION " Portfolio reproduction * Camera Accessories, lenses and binoculars " Darkroom equipment and supplies " Full service, professional photo finishing * Technical films BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL $199 8x12 ENLARGEMENT Reg. 4.95 Sept. 1-31 only with student I.D. 35mm only OFFER GOOD WITH THIS AD ONLY ONE PER CUSTOMER 3120 Packard 973-0770 PHOTO PROCESSING LAB SUn oo PHOTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS STOCKHOUSE Daily Photo by DAN HABIB The logo spray painted on the door is promoting the idea for University Health Services to stock-up on suicide pills in case of a nuclear war. Co-op living offers homey alternative Michigan Union 994-0433 691 S. Maple 663-6529 By BETH FERTIG y After two years of living in the dorm it's time to find a new hore. Most students flock to the many apartmen- ts and houses for lease right off- ,campus, but for about 500 students each year, co-operatives are the chosen alternative. Formed over 50 years ago by students trying to stay afloat during the Great Depression, co-ops offer a community-style living arrangement. THE UNIVERSITY'S Inter-Co- operative Council (ICC) has 22 houses ,around campus, providing living 'space for 13 to 53 people per residen- ce. ICC monthly charges are between $255 and $278, and include room and. board, utilities, laundry, phones, and extras - such as newspapers, cable TV, and a long-distance phone ser- vice. There are many advantages to living in a co-op, among them the beer ,and Coca-Cola machines in some co- ops, house parties, shared meals, and U-1 0 542 LSA Building 764-9216 togetherness. "LIVING IN A CO-OP...almost for- ces you to get to know people. It's almost like a substitute family. In- stead of strangers in a dorm room, there are these people and you have to deal with them," said one resident of Nakamura Co-op. But co-op living is not all peaches and cream. One of the most common problems is that no one ever wants to answer the telephone because chan- ces are slim that the call will be for you, especially in the larger houses. Chores sometimes cause problems as well. Each resident is required to put in five hours of work per week, and $10 fines, are assessed for each missed hour. Most co-op dwellers say that there is at least one lazy resident per house. In one case last year, a house mem- ber did not pay rent, phone bills, or do chores. If the ICC is unable to collect the outstanding dues, the house mem- bers will incur the cost. This happens rarely, but is a drawback for this type of living arrangement. On the other hand, any money saved from the yearly budget is divided among house members at the end of the year. And most house members think the vegetarian alternatives are a nice change from the meat and potatoes routine. The recruitment drive begins each February, offering 8-and 4-month leases. I cc; campus information center We provide information about the University of Michigan's offices, services, programs, and events. This information is provided to students, visitors, The University Community, alumni, and others. The CIC Desk is located in the lobby of the Michigan Union. We have information about more than 200 offices and 300 student organizations. Brochures, flyers, maps, and visitor packets are distributed free. Schedules, bulletins, and other resource materials are available for reference. 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