Ryan Girls to Be Moved to 4Th Floor Spring Weekend Plans
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Friday April 18, 1980 IMDII\I^J Vol. XL N0./3 Siena College, Loudonville, NY 12211 Ryan girls to be moved to 4th floor by BRYAN J. COAKLEY however, that a sociological study showed that will be quieter and more private,"" only wing that will be totally displaced since Editor-in-Chief in co-ed dorms, it is more effective to house Sophomore Jean Sullivan, who will be the there is no 1 N to move on to. Students current females on either the top or bottom floors of resident assistant on the fourth floor of Ryan ly on 4E and 4S are given the option of living in The movement of the Ryan Hall girls from the dorm because it helps to stabilize the next fall, pointed out that another RA, will be the same room they now live in, only it will be the first floor to the fourth floor of Ryan hall building. One study by J, Corbett Somner entitl assigned to Ryan. She commented "I'm ex on the 1 st floor instead of the 4th floor, 4N guys brought mixed reactions from the students ed "Anatomy of a Co-ed Residence Hall" show cited about the move, especially for security will fill in on the empty rooms, Burke did say directly involved in the move. ed that to sandwich a floor of girls between two reasons!" that the move was "inconveninet to 4N According to a letter sent to all students floors of guys breaks up the building and Senior MP. Novack, the current R.A. tor students," affected by this move from Associate Dean of causes problems. the Ryan girls stated "The extra wing of girls Freshwoman Ellen DiGiovanni who lives Students Nancy Dapore, the move of the all- When questioned as to why students af will add to the co-ed mix of the dorm," She con on IE Ryan commented that she would prefer female floor to the fourth floor became fected by the move weren't informed earlier so tinued saying "I am happy they are on the to stay on the first floor. She explained, "We've necessary due to the anticipated increase in they would have the option of moving down to fourth floor; I think they are safer and it will be had no problems and it is convenient," She the number of women who will be admitted in the Lakeshore apartment complex Dapore less of a thoroughfare compared to the first stated that her wing is split on the move. She 1980's freshman class, Siena is experiencing a replied "It was not possible to let them know floor," continued, saying "Some people feel its a good marked increase in the number of women ap before Lakeshore signups because we had to Sophomore Tim Burke, who currently idea for security reasons while others favor it plying and being accepted. It is anticipated that wait until we could see on what floor the least resides on 4N Ryan stated "The move doesn't because it is a change,"' She concluded saying the additional wing on the fourth floor will amount of students would be displaced," bother me too much; we still get first choice "Several students felt that if they had known eliminate the necessity of tripling freshman When asked what role concern for securi after everyone moves down." 4N Ryan is the earlier they may have gone tc Lakeshore.' women. When questioned whether this meant ty played in the decision, Dapore replied that there will be no triples in Hennepin this fall. there "were no security problems on the first Dean Dapore stated "I can't guarantee it but floor this year." While emphasizing there is we (student affairs office) are doing everything Spring Weekend better security for girls on the fourth floor she in our power to prevent it," pointed out that the displacement of the least Dapore pointed out in her letter that on amount of students was the major factor in campus housing facilities were originally built choosing the fourth floor for the move. plans announced to accomodate twice the number of men as Matt Germain, resident director of Ryan by PAUL BEAUDIN of-war contest. Free T-shirts and trophies will women. The changing profile of the student Hall when questioned about the move, replied News Editor be distributed. Teams will consist of 8-10 populaton made this housing adjustment "its a very healthy move for the dorm. The members with a 2,000 pound limit, Sign-ups will necessary. The choice of the 4th floor Ryan change will be very productive," he explained; Mike Hastings and Dick LaPlaca co- be forthcoming. was based entirely on the fact that fewer "There is very little interaction between Ryan chairmen of the Spring Weekend Committee, There will also be volleyball nets set up, a students will be displaced than would be if and Hennepin girls now. More girls living in have recently announced the slate of activities basketball "OUT" tournament, and field events women were housed ont he 2nd or 3rd floors. Ryan will lead to more interaction between for the weekend which is scheduled for April such as three-legged races. The Judo Club will When asked whether the move would these two dorms " The physical alterations will 25-27. On Tuesday, April 22, the sophomore put on an exhibition near the ROTC huts, and have been made if less students would have take place over the summer according to Ger class will host another "Sparkles Night" from the Flying Farnciscan Frisbee Club will put on been displaced on the 2nd and 3rd floors, main. Germain concluded saying "Overall the 9-2 with buses shuttling students back and an intercollegiate demonstration to which the Daoore answered ves She pointed out. girls will have to put up with less hassles and it forth at regular intervals. On Thursday, there Union and RPI groups have been invited. The will be beer specials and entertainment in the Saturday atternoon activities were organized Rat. by Mike Compagni. Spring weekend officially gets underway Saturday evening from 5:30-8:00 Kelly on Friday with the annual spring prom to be Stevens of 92 FLY will be playing records and held at Michael's just north of the Latham traf broadcasting from the RB quad where a patio fic circle. This year's theme is "Fountains of party will be held. From 7-8 the dancercise Friendship" and the band will be Freedom. class will hold a recital of dancing styles in the Tickets are now on sale in the Sweet Shoppe CC Theatre, The senior class mixer will follow for $33 per couple, LaPlaca attributes the late in the Rat from 8-2 with beer specials, announcement of the prom to the fact that a Sunday, ususally the highlight of the band was not procured early, and "things took weekend, will be exceptional this year. An out off later than usual." There is a 250 couple limit door mass will be held at 11:30 on the library on the prom attendance. From 8-9 there will be lawn to be followed by the Student Senate pic a champagne hour, from 9-10 dinner, and dan nic from 12:30 to 2:00 and again at 4:00, Ray cing with an open bar will follow until 2, After Boston, a folk singer, will be featured as well as ward there will be a breakfast in the cafeteria. the Todd Hobin Band which has played at JB Scotts and has an excellent reputation in cen An alternative to the prom will be the tral New York, They have also recorded an cocktail party which is being organized by album, LaPlaca reports that obtaining them Jeanne Sullivan, It will be held in the Campus was a major expense of the weekend, Center and run from 9-12; tickets are $4, Saturday afternoon will be highlighted by Sunday evening there will be 2 movies to a series of field events that will run continually be held either in the Rat or outdoors, if feasible.' on the Siena athletic fields. The Rugby Club will Dick warns that some information may change hold an 8 team tournament behind the ARC, between publication and the actual events so while Plassmann Hall Dorm Council will host a he is suggesting that students check the softball tournament on the Ryan field. Miller posters that will dot the campus with the Brewing Company will sponsor, for free, a tug- weekend specifics. (Photo by MiKe Conners) Dan Joyce, Mary Sylvester, Colleen Jones, and Tom McGovern in recent dross rohoarsal of the Stage 3's production of Guys and Dolls. Tho play is diroctod by Chris loele and will run in the CC. Theatre this weekend. 2 The INDIAN, April 18. 1980 News Resident assistants selected for 1980-81 by DONNA FREIBERGER Martin Pietroforte is a member of the Dave Knauss is a freshman English major Five alternatives were named to take the Staff Writer class of '81 and is a Marketing/Management from Hyde Park, NY "I would like to create a place of anyone who will not be able to fill their The new Resident Assistants for the major. He is from Wantagh, NY. friendly and enjoyable wing witfi unity." Dave position. 1980-81 school year have recently been John McNulty is from Bellrose, Long also added that he was "looking forward to Ian Bethea is from Brookland, New York. selected. Eleven men and seven women have Island and is a sophomore Economics major. working with the rest of the staff." He is a member of the class of '82 and is a been chosen to be on the Resident Life Staff of He hopes "to create a very comfortable wing John Pustay is from Westwinfield, NY and Finance major, Siena College.