4C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -NORTH CAMPUS Media Union, Pierpont draw 'U' students north By Mark Francescutti Daily Staff Reporter When University students tire of the hustle and bus- tle of Central Campus and downtown, a sanctuary lies only a few short minutes away. New and old students who live on the University's main campus often miss the pleasures of North Campus, one of the most scenic areas of Ann Arbor. But the lush, green and hilly atmosphere isn't the only thing that attracts flocks of students and non-students north. Many students prefer the openness it offers. North Campus houses the college of Engineering, School of Art and Architecture, and the School of Music. And even if those majors aren't at the top of a stu- dent's list, all of the schools mentioned above offer classes to all students. Many students, even those whose classes are all on Central Campus, find a great place to live in either Bursley residence hall and Vera Baits Housing or the surrounding apartments including Northwood. "Students like the less stressful atmosphere," Bursley Office Manager Randi Johnson said. "It's a differett world up here in North Campus." More important to people who call North Campus home are their peers. "Most students find that people who live in Bursley to be extremely friendly," Johnson said. "We're all like one big family." Need to workout? The North Campus Recreation Building has almost all the facilities of the CCRB with a swimming pool, weight room, and basketball courts. And unlike the CCRB, finding a game or an open stairmaster isn't an improbable possibility. "It's very easy for our students to work out because the NCRB is right behind the dorm," Johnson said. Students also shouldn't forget about one of the most inortant thin e North Campus has to offer. it's food Former University student Mark McKinley ties together his wooden sculpture outside the Art at building on North Campus. Students' works are often displayed around the outside of the AAB. services. office, banking area, arcade games, an When thinking of food and other services students Pierpont also offers evening eve look towards the Michigan Union's northern cousin Friday when the Espresso Royale Ca the Pierpont Commons. "Leonardo's". The Commons offer a plethora of services just like "There can be a jazz band, other m the Union including a small food court with a Little mike night with music and po Caesar's and an Espresso Royale Cafe. Swanigan said. "We are trying to pu The spot that once housed Wok Express, which rment into the Commons." closed down early last year, will soon be up for bids Last, but not least, the Media Unio from possibly a new business. open 24 hours a day to students need "Wok Express's spot will be up for bids and service or just a quiet place to study. requests in the next couple of months," said Michael With over 300 computer workstati Swanigan, the Director of Pierpont Commons. dance, theater, and music studios, pl "Something new will be coming down the road." lar media conversion facility - th Pierpont also contains a cafeteria where students rests in a class by itself. Open to all s can use their Entree Plus to purchase meals. exclusive by-appointment services But Pierpont's list doesn't end there, in addition to reality lab and the teleconferencing f food services, the Commons contains several satellite Many students will also find the M offices. 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Director of Music: Dr. Geoffrey Stanton Residents get cozy9 in North Campus' secluded 'Burlodge' By Chris Duprey "Bursley's food is its advantage Daily StaffReporter said LSA sophomore David Shanton. Tucked away in the scenic wooded "I've eaten at both South Quad and area of North Campus, along with the West Quad, and it just doesn't cot- schools of music, art, architecture, and pare. engineering, is its most populated resi- Many Bursley residents rely solely dence hall, Bursley. on the use of the University bus system Affectionately nicknamed by resi- to visit Central Campus. These buses, dents as "The Burlodge", Bursley has free of charge, run from 7 a.m. until 2 become a favorite of students who a.m. to accommodate the wide variety enjoy walking to their North Campus of student schedules. classes, along with the secluded nature The 10-minute commute to th of its location. main part of campus matches the Built in 1968 as part of the late walk that Hill students must make University President Harlan Hatcher's from their residence halls. Dairig expansion program, it is the chief resi- the cold winter weather, Bursley stu- dence hall for first-year students, hous- dents value the bus ride over hIavig d Architu ing over 1,200 incoming freshmen and to walk to class.-a - nArhtcue retumnees each year "I'd rather be on a warm bus than Bursley is also the home of the freezing," said LSA sophomore Nick d a credittunion. University's Community Volunteer Hopwood. "That's really the only ents, usually on Program. advantage of the bus system ife area becomes Over 400 of its residents opt to though." donate their time to worthy causes over Some North Campus residents said usic, or an open the course of the year, the erratic nature of the University bus ietry readings," The quiet nature of the surrounding system detracts from the advantage' tmp more excite- area is helpful to many students, who Bursley. While a bus is guarateed' said they are able to study and relax in arrive every 10 minutes Monday. n keeps its doors their rooms without the noise problems through Friday, they are rare on week ing a multimedia that characterize Central Campus resi- ends, commg every 20 minutes at cer dence halls such as West Quad and tain stops. ions, study areas, South Quad. "I like that the bus stops on North Ls the ever popu- "The lack of attractions around Campus are easily accessible," laderost, te Media Union North Campus have a real positive said. 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