With the addition of five new housing units at Pitt-Johnstown, the on-campus student population has risen to‘ l,096 - an increase of 256 students over last year, according to Cathrine Frisk of. the Housing Office.
New housing consists of three frater- nity, sorority house's aceomodating Delta Chi, Lambda, Sigma Rho, Acacia, Delta Sigma Chi, Alpha Xi Delta, Zeta Sigma Tau, and Delta Zeta and two buildings of independent’ housing students. Each building has three units housing eight persons, one unit for 16 persons, and one unit for 24 persons. Each unit has wall-to-wall carpeting throught the - lobby and bedroom areas; and a ‘kitchenette in the lobby or basement. With the exception of the Delta Chi house, which is architecturally similar to the older dorm buildings. the fraternity/sorority houses consist of two units for l6 persons and two units for eight, persons. ' In response to the question “What is your opinion of student housing?” Here are some reactions of some UPJ people. “I like it - it's much more personal,” says Gary Todd, a senior English major who lives in building A. “You have more of an opportunity to really get to know the people you’re living with.” John Mansu. of building B‘ likes the new" residence halls because they are smaller and quieter. “It’s a good idea” he commented. “ I like it. I definitely like it,” answered Lynn Johnson of Zeta Sigma Tau. “If they got washers and dryers I’d be really happy-" ‘ Patty Homa, a freshman journalism major living in building A says:"I like it because there‘s a lot of room, but it doesn’t seem to be as cozy as a dorm.” Roy Joseph, a sophomore living in Maple Hall,'said, ‘Nice, but I don't see that much of an advantage, except for some extra space.” “It’s a nice change from the dorms,” says Jody Friedman of building B’s 24- person unit. “The new housingigives you more of an opportunity tobe on your ownan independent person.” Ted Harchick, of Delta Chi fraternity, said, “There was a need ,-for Greek housing. even ‘though we had, unity b_efo_re, 'it’s even better now.” ‘‘I like it,” answered Pitt-Johnstown Nurse Eckenrode,‘ “It’s very attractive, but inconvenient if there happens to be an‘ emergency, at least until they get the phones in. "As an alumnus its a great feeling to come back and know where to go to party" said George Kosko. 'It will be nice when it gets finished" says Rudy Cooper of Laurel Hall, "But the Dorms are nice because I like the convenience."
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