Freshman Union Parietals Lengthened Next Semester

Freshmen will be allowed to take their weekend dates into the Freshman Union until midnight next semester.

The Union, equipped with a new jukebox, will stay open for an additional two hours on Friday and Saturday nights. At present, it is open to girls until 10 p.m. throughout the week.

The proposal originated in Freshman Council discussions of parietal regulations and is awaiting the final approval of F. Skiddy von Stade Jr., '38, Dean of Freshmen.

Kenneth M. Kaufman '69, chairman of the Freshman Council Student Relations Committee, which investigated the cost and possible benefits of the proposal, felt that "keeping the Union open solves an important aspect of the parietals problem." He added, "Until now, freshmen had nowhere to take weekend dates since dorms are closed to girls at 7 or 8 p.m."

The Freshman Council had also considered proposing additional changes in the present parietals system. But an extension of parietal hours in the freshman dorms would necessitate additional supervision -- proctors would have to be available for more time each week. Dean von Stade has not indicated that he would

"The extra four hours that the Union will remain open will cost an estimated $40 per week, including labor and overhead," said Lewis J. Tolleson, manager of the Union.

Experimental Basis

The program will go into effect at the beginning of next semester on an experimental basis. "Whether we continue the program will depend on the demand and response from the freshmen themselves, said Bruce Scott, secretary of the Union.

The jukebox, which will arrive within the next few days, will be installed in Parlor B on the second floor. It will feature a selection of popular music, which will be changed periodically.

Upperclassmen will be barred from using the new facilities, Scott added.