about the beliefs and thoughts of those around him.
"One of the most important things you learn from this dorm is how to get along with people," remarked junior Sandy Steier. "Because you're around the other residents so much, you almost have to get along with them."
However, there were disadvantages to co-ed living. According to a number of students studying seems to present a problem. Most felt it wasn't the most suitable dorm for studying because of the noise and lack of privacy.
Robbie Cook, electrical engineering junior, remarked," It's definitely harder to study. It's not very quiet and it's kinda hard to get away from it all." As an alternative, the residents either studied in a room in the basement of the dorm or headed to the library.
Closeness within the dorm can also be a problem according to some students. Junior Ann Bell said, "your privacy is definitely limited. People usually know everybody else's business."
Sally Reed, animal science junior, said, "it's difficult to get used to guys being around all the time. You have to be fully-dressed at all times. You can't parade around in your underwear like in other dorms."
The residents felt there were less clicks in Blanding I than in other dorms. "Everybody is friendly," commented one co-ed. "In girls' dorms there tends to be clicks. It's not that way here."
Whether the co-ed dorm would continue next year remained to be seen. The residents seemed to think that it would. As Sandy Steier commented, "Conducive to study? Well, maybe not. Conducive to learning? Definitely yes." J^f
(Top Right,) One student finds it necessary to study in private. (Top Left) A girl watches intently as residents gather in the lounge to play cards. (Right) Girls gather in each other's rooms just as they do in other dorms. (Opp. pg., Top) Since they find it hard to study in the dorm they spend their time playing cards and talking. (Bottom) Another pastime is getting together to watch television.