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...Junior Common Room (comfy couches, regulation size ping pong table, flat screen TV, convenient kitchen), a “Big TV Room” with a pool table and enough seating for a respectable Super Bowl party, and a “Small TV Room” with a popular foosball table. But what really sets Mather apart is the 24-hour library with a sweeping (concrete) spiral staircase and two-story windows. Pulling an all-nighter? Come to the d-hall, where brain break is available until breakfast, 20 of your closest friends are doing that CS50 problem...
Pfoho's small size and sociable layout make it feel like a big family. The House staff is unbeatable and extremely popular. New House Masters Nicholas and Erika are very well-liked and known for occasional mischief (such as dressing up in a Pfolar bear suit and attacking a fake Kirklandite to celebrate Pfoho's victory over Kirkland in the House Life Survey). Other notable House figures include “Super” Mario, the beloved building manager and the Harry-Potter-esque House Elves...
Dining Hall: The Quincy d-hall is arguably the most popular on campus, due to its proximity to the yard and the lack of restrictions on upperclass outsiders. Residents have grown accustomed to arriving at meals unable to find a seat or recognize half of the present diners. But during off-hours or Thursday community dinners, the d-hall—which resembles a ski lodge complete with floor to ceiling windows—is a homey and comfortable place to meet up with friends for a meal or to tackle that p-set. And despite their disproportionately high workload...
Common Spaces: Quincy boasts a variety of common areas, although many are perpetually booked by outside student groups. The Junior Common Room is a popular location for both studying and gatherings to watch major events on the plasma screen TV. The Quincy Grille, open until 2 a.m. during the week and 4 a.m. on weekends, is an always popular and convenient choice for late night munchies—and they accept Board Plus. The Grille, which also has a TV, can sometimes be crowded, but the wait makes those mozzarella sticks taste that much better. And the ping-pong table...
...security? "The present Administration," said Jim McKelvey, a Franklin County real estate developer who ponied up $500,000 to jump-start his campaign. (Another candidate, Laurence Verga, suggested "the people that voted the current Administration in.") Instead of jousting over policy, the seven hopefuls served up a buffet of popular items - pledging to slash taxes, confront Iran, try terrorists at Gitmo and close the borders. From the reaction of the raucous crowd, the candidates have their ears close to the ground. "I look where our government, both Republicans and this Administration, has taken...