Changes in student center, curfew bring Some students think they have no role in the changes that occur on Harding's campus. However, changes to the student center and curfew policy occurred largely because of input from students, President David Burks said. He said Harding did look at other options besides renovation, but then a committee of students, staff and faculty members came up with the idea of reclaiming already existing space. "The bowling alley was not being used and was losing money," Burks said. In fact, some students were not using the student center itself much in the last couple of years because it was so crowded. The main suggestion the committee received was to open the student center up. To do this they would have to move the restrooms. People wanted to be able to see across the student center to visually connect with other students. This move was expensive but was the only way to utilize the space well, Burks said. A sunny afternoon provides relaxation time for sophomore Larissa Smith. The University's swings have become a symbol of Harding life to students. faculty and alumni. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Students also suggested the addition offIreplaces and thought couchesand an open ceiling would help make a more comfortable atmosphere. "I had my doubts about the open ceiling, butlwaswrong." Burks said. "It looks great." Students also suggested computer ,.terminals in the student center. "At first 1 didn't know how well the computers would be received," Burks said, "but every time I am in there, students are using them." The Student Services office also made some changes to the curfew policy this year. The policy states that instead of having late minutes, students received a 15 minute "grace period" after curfew each night. Also, students got an allotted number of "special events," or free passes to stay out one hour after curfew. Freshmen and sophomores got seven special events and juniors and seniors got 15. Students used these special events whenever they chose. They also did not have to get permission in advance to use their extra hour, which gave the students more choices and responsibility. - Jody Knight Junior Melissa Lee walks across the courtyard in Shores Hall, the new women's dorm. Shores included full kitchens, dishwashers and living rooms inside the apartments as well as balconies and a courtyard in the building's center. Photo by Daniel Dubois. D~a i~l~y L=i D~e~ ____________ ~r;0 Student Life \:.:J
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