While there are positive and negative aspects of residential life which pertain to all residence halls, each hall has an individual qualities for which it is known.

The majority of students agree there is an obvious sense of community living in the residence halls, where a person meets all types of people and makes friends.

Regina Rotermand, a freshman special education major, said that she lives among respectful people in Lawson Hall.

Leslie Thomas, a junior psychology major living in Pemberton Hall, likes the diversity and good sense of community. Becky Hetman, a junior accounting major from Andrews Hall, agrees.

“Meeting people is a plus,” Hetman said.

The location of the residence halls is also a major advantage for students.

Bryn Lutes, a sophomore chemistry major, likes how close Pemberton is to her classes.

“I’m a chemistry major, and all my classes are right there,” Lutes said, pointing to the Physical Science building.

Jonathan Woodall, senior speech communications major, likes the location of Thomas Hall because it’s close to Coleman Hall, where all his classes are located.

Whitney Darner, a sophomore recreation administration major, enjoys the central location of McKinney Hall. Darner said she doesn’t have to walk far to where she wants to go.

“We have the Gregg Triad Computer Lab for anyone who doesn’t own a computer or if someone’s computer breaks down,” Darner said.

The dining halls are are great for students who don’t like to wash dishes or cook. Margaret Pedziwiatr, a freshman communication disorders and sciences major living in Carman Hall, expressed happiness that she no longer has to cook.

“I don’t have to worry about cooking a hot meal. No more Ramen,” Pedziwiatr said. Woodall agrees, saying he is glad that he doesn’t have to cook or wash dishes.

The responsibility of not having to pay monthly utility bills are a relief for students. This is the best thing about residence hall life for Jill Clock, a freshman communication disorders and science major from Carman Hall.

Courtney Hicks, a sophomore biological science major from the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house, agrees.

“I like not being responsible for paying bills,” Hicks said.

Unfortunately, residence halls have annoyances that students have a hard time dealing with. One problem is dealing with noise.

Carolyn Anderson, a sophomore accounting major living in Andrews Hall, said there are residents who are loud during the quiet hours.

Brandon Fountain, a sophomore English major from Thomas Hall, also has difficulty with noisy neighbors.

“I don’t like to hear drunken students banging around and loud music,” Fountain said.

McKinney Hall is known for its peaceful residents. Darner said that her neighbors are considerate. Bottenburg said the atmosphere at McKinney is comfortable.

Some students do not care for the food in the dining centers.

Dan Holmes, a freshman foreign language major from Thomas Hall, gets tired of eating the same food over and over again.

Another problem in residence halls is the visitation hours. Some students feel the visitation hours are not necessary.

“I feel like college is a place for kids to learn to be adults and curfews don’t enforce that idea,” said Bobby Diehl, a freshman nutrition science major from Thomas Hall.

Each residence hall holds unique qualities. These qualities are not the ones advertised in catalogs-they are usually developed by the halls’ inhabitants.

Thomas Hall is known for its camaraderie, and its closeness to the all-female residence hall, according to Woodall, who has lived here all four years for these reasons.

Taylor Hall has a wonderful staff, said Vicki Urzedowski, a junior family and consumer science major. Other residents enjoy having the computer lab downstairs.

Lawson Hall residents have fun activities, according to Kristina Neven, a sophomore therapeutic recreation major.

“We’ve had the Krispy Kreme eating contest, window painting and a Mardi Gras night,” Neven said.

Andrews Hall is famous for malfunctioning elevators. Meredith Long, a freshman journalism major, said the elevators are totally worthless.

“It’s rare for a week or two to pass without one of the elevators failing,” Long said.

Residents of Pemberton Hall are proud to live there because of its historical value.

“There’s a sense of pride living here, because Pemberton is the first all-female residence hall,” said Christina Horton, a sophomore special education major.