Frosh Diners at Quad Draw Mixed Response

Despite the added traffic in their dining halls, most Quad residents interviewed yesterday said they don't mind the influx of 29 Garden St. residents.

Many of the approximately 160 first-years who live at Garden Street frequent the Quad dining halls, calling them more convenient than the Union.

"There's no controversy," said Julie E. Foster '93, president of the North House Committee. "Anyone who wants to eat is welcome."

"I was randomized out here," said Edward W. Song '95, a Currier resident. "If people actually want to come up here, it's fine."

Although Quad dining halls suffered food shortages in the first few weeks of school, University Dining Services has since adjusted to the greater number of students, according to Richard M. Spingel, production supervisor for the Quad houses.

Most North House residents said news of their reactions to the influx of first-years has been exaggerated. "We talked about it at house committee and decided to do nothing," Foster said.

"I agree with the house committee," said North Senior Tutor Toni Turano. "Being Quadlings, we have all eaten in other houses during lunch."

North residents decried a recent Crimson report that students had barricaded a door to keep first-years from entering. They said the door is blocked to prevent cold air from rushing into the dining hall.

Some North students, however, remain dissatisfied with the droves of Garden Street residents.

"We're supposed to be an open, friendly house. That's our reputation. But I think this is definitely pushing the limit," said Julie K. Asher '94. "I feel like it's not even my house anymore."

According to Asher, some students have discussed the possibility of posting students at the doors to check IDs. In addition, a petition to impose restrictions on interhouse has beguncirculating.

Despite the minor controversy, checkers' listslast night showed more than 50 first-years eatingin Quad houses.

Garden Street residents say the time and hassleof getting to and from the Union force them tofrequent the Quad.

"I understand that it's their house, and it's aclose knit group and we're intruding. But wereally don't have much of a choice," said Julia A.Hunter '96.

The first-years say the meal-time shuttleintended to facilitate eating in the Union doesnot solve the problem.

"Even with the shuttle, it takes twice as long[to eat at the Union] as it would take going tothe Quad," said Andrew L. Wright '96, who said heoften eats at Currier House

Despite the minor controversy, checkers' listslast night showed more than 50 first-years eatingin Quad houses.

Garden Street residents say the time and hassleof getting to and from the Union force them tofrequent the Quad.

"I understand that it's their house, and it's aclose knit group and we're intruding. But wereally don't have much of a choice," said Julia A.Hunter '96.

The first-years say the meal-time shuttleintended to facilitate eating in the Union doesnot solve the problem.

"Even with the shuttle, it takes twice as long[to eat at the Union] as it would take going tothe Quad," said Andrew L. Wright '96, who said heoften eats at Currier House