Students like Naismith life By RUE CHAGOLL What's so good about living in Naismith Hall? Is it the food, which includes a steak dinner every Saturday night? Or is it good social atmosphere and study conditions? NAISMITH RESIDENTS SEEM to think it is a combination of all these things. They like the food. They think there exists a superior social atmosphere and a feeling of friendliness. "I like the facilities because they are so much better than anywhere else on campus," said Linda Akin, El Dorado sophomore, who lived in Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall last year. "I LIKE THE GENERAL ATTITUDE of the people who run the hall a lot better than in the other dorms, and I'm definitely going to live here next year," she said. Students who have lived in apartments in the past favor the convenience of living in Naismith, which include closeness to campus, maid service, and prepared meals. The only general complaint these former apartment dwellers have is the restriction on social activities in their individual apartments. "I ENJOY ALL THE FACILITIES and conveniences at Naismith, but I don't think they outweigh the lack of social freedom available in apartment life," Dave Clutter, Larned junior, said. "For that reason I probably won't live here next year," he said. "I though I might give it a try, but I miss the freedom to bring female guests and have parties in my apartment." Clutter said. BOB COCHRANE, HOISINGTON freshman, said that he also feels restricted living in a residence hall, but does like all the benefits of Naismith. "Coming from private housing facilities to Naismith, I've found many restrictions here that would probably make me prefer private housing again," Cochrane said. "THERE IS A GOOD ATTITUDE around Naismith," he said, "and I like the food as do most Naismith residents." Naismith seems to have a greater appeal to the women who have not joined sororities. "I think Naismith is a good place for girls to live who don't get into a sorority but who don't especially want to move into a dorm," one girl said. "A LOT OF GIRLS from Oliver seem to be planning on moving over here next year and therefore they weren't very psyched up about going through rush," she said. "They treat us with a much more mature attitude here than in other dorms. There's less restriction and over-protectiveness here," she said. "If I were a guy, though," she said, "I don't think I'd prefer living here to an apartment, because of the restrictions on social life." One of the rare highlights among college students today is the individual who not only excels in extracurricular activities, but scholastically as well. Swale is in a swirl Bu CHIP ROUSE TOM SWALE, Shawnee Mission junior, is one of these individuals. A member of the Owl Society, an honorary organization for junior men, Swale has managed a 2.4 GPA for five semesters, including four times on the Dean's Honor Roll. In addition, he was ushers chairman for the Henry Mancini concert in 1965, arrangements chairman for the Robert Goulet concert and general chairman of the Glenn Yarbrough concert last year. This year he was a member of the Student Union Activities (SUA) Board in charge of special events, which includes the Al Hirt and spring concerts. Swale's activities have been equally shared in his fraternity, Delta Chi, where he has served as pledge advisor, corresponding secretary, and was honor initiate of his pledge class. NEXT YEAR, SWALE will serve as secretary of the SUA Board. He was writer-director of the 1965 SUA Carnival skit which finished second, and held the same position last fall, when the skit placed first. IN THE SPRING OF 1966, the Shawnee Mission junior gained the distinguished honor of being awarded a Bulova Acutron watch by Delta Chi National for outstanding scholastic achievement as a freshman. This spring, Swale turned his ambitions toward Rock Chalk Revue, where he helped write and direct the Delta Chi-Alpha Phi production. The question which always seems to arise is how can a student maintain a high scholastic standing and still stay active in other Hill events. "IF A STUDENTS ONLY activity is studying, it's easy for him to get into a rut and get bored," Swale said. "Once this happens, studies don't get done, and neither does anything else." In relation to his personal experience with outside activities, Swale said, "Once you get started with Hill activities, there is no stopping; you're hooked. 4 . . . FOR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE IN YEAR ROUND RESIDENT HALL LIVING, IT'S AIR-CONDITIONED NAISMITH HALL OPENINGS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER AND FALL SESSIONS THESE MANY FEATURES GIVE TO THE NAISMITH HALL RESIDENT THE BEST CONDITIONS FOR LIVING AND STUDYING - Central Air-Conditioning Controls in Each Suite - 20 Meals a Week—No Limit on Servings - 4 Student Suites with Private Tub-Bath - Wall-to-Wall Carpeted Rooms - Closet and Large Desk-Dresser for Each Student - Vanity Dresser in Each Student’s Room - Complete Vending Service - TV and Study Lounge on Each Floor - Recreation Room and Recreational Equipment Daily Kansan Friday, April 21, 1967 MEN AND WOMEN STUDENTS-LOOK US OVER! SEE OUR MODEL ROOM AND ADVANTAGES at 1800 Naismith Drive REDUCED! Thru Sat. Only WOMEN'S TENNIS SHOES - New blunt toes - 5 exciting colors - Sizes 4 to 9AA & B 2 for $5 REDUCED! Thru Sat. Only MEN'S TENNIS SHOES Men's deck shoe in green, blue and white. B & D widths 6 to 12 2 for $7 LIKE IT? CHARGE IT!