NoHo Students Visit Union To Discourage Applications

Like many other upperclassmen in this time of year, 15 North House students visited the Freshman Union Yesterday to dispense beer and advice. But the North House Crew was just a little different. They arrived at 8 a.m., and they wanted to talk freshman out of applying to North House.

"What kind of person would actually apply to live in North House?" one junior asked the largely uninterested breakfast crowd yesterday. "Someone who thinks it's a quiet House and good place to study. But it's not. So if you want us, we don't want you!"

John M. Dent '82, referred to by his compatriots as "Commander Ozone" explained that if no one applies to North House its residents will be chosen by the lottery and maintain his home's diversity.

The group decided to visit the Union at the crack of dawn for "maximum effect," Dent said. "WE figured anyone who would apply to North House would eat breakfast at eight."

Sally Murschall '84 spoofed other Houses' recruiting efforts by distributing leaflets trumpeting North House openings for heroine addicts, Nancy and Ronald Reagan lookalikes, ROTC students and other exciting types.

Freshman generally took notice of the North House Crew, Vivian Ho '85 said they were ruining her breakfast, but most other freshmen found the stunt humorous.

Peter D. Mackie '85 said, "Its great, A little excitement, a little beer; but who would want to spend three years with people who drink Old Milwaukee?"