| In their own words:from dormitories to houses, apartments
Dorm life. Whether you have lived in a dorm in the past, are currently residing in one, or just have friends who have gone through the experience, you know about dorm life.
Still, if you do not fall into any of the above categories, you have at least heard stories about it. If that still does not apply, then continue reading to learn what you have missed out on. Oh, and maybe think about getting out more. That being said, most of you think you know a lot about the dorms, and you are probably right.
Since people sometimes just like to complain, let's start with the disadvantages. First of all, the dorm rooms are tiny. There are also two, sometimes three, people crammed into one room, making privacy a thing of the past.
Second, there is the dorm food.
You don't leave 'culture' at halftime
When I mentioned to my friend Keever that we had been invited by a friend to attend Carolina Ballet's "Monet Impressions," he said, "I hope you'll go. Your culture quotient can stand upgrading."He then proceeded to tell me about the time many years ago when his daughter was dancing in her first ballet recital. Brother William, 8 or so, was a reluctant member of the audience.The recital was barely under way, when the boy blurted, "Hey, Dad, can we leave at halftime?"Have you ever thought about how much of life has included the deeply felt desire to "leave at halftime?"When I read a couple of recent "Best in the Triangle" lists, I momentarily concluded that perhaps my friend is right. I need to upgrade my sensitivity psyche. Of the Independent weekly's 10 best movies of the year, I have seen only "The Queen" and Al Gore's sometimes plodding piece on global warming.Of the Old Reliable's recent "Best 25 Restaurants" in the Triangle, I've "et" at only two: Magnolia Grill in Durham, and Big Ed's of Raleigh.I patronized Big Ed's when he was just Big Ed, in bib overalls, long before he climbed the culinary heights.
The 2006 Community Breakfast: students rise to the challenge at ...
And the winners are … The people serviced by AGAPE. Pictured here with the symbolic cheque made out to the AGAPE organization are: Eric Ruggi (principal of Laval Liberty), AGAPE director Sylvie Kanarios, student Cristina Cabral of Laval Liberty, student Patricia Ladouceur of Laval Junior, Anne Cohen (principal of Laval Junior) and Betty McLeod, secretary-treasurer of AGAPE. (Photo: Maya) .
Local woman suspected of fraud
The Ukiah Police Department has identified at least one victim of a woman who is under investigation, suspected of defrauding disabled adults in Mendocino County, according to UPD reports. Janice Denise Tappin, 55, of Ukiah, has been identified by the UPD as the person who may have embezzled as much as $50,000 from a Mendocino County man, said UPD Detective Sgt. John McCutcheon. The case was still under investigation and, at press time, Tappin had not been arrested or formally charged, McCutcheon said. A listing for Tappin did not appear in the phone book. Tappin acted as a payee representative for the victim, according to police reports. A payee representative accepts funds from the Social Security Administration or other agencies and uses that money to meet the client's expenses, such as rent, utilities or other needs.
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