Do it in the Dark

Fridays Do it in the Dark event wasn't just a fun glow stick party. It was a kickstart for the "Energy Savers Do it in the Dark" competition with CSU Fullerton, which started Saturday.

On the CSULB campus, every building competes each week, to see who can save the most energy. There is weekly prizes like pizza and sundae parties. Last year the competition saved housing $4,000.

Alexa Augustin, a junior at CSULB, told the Daily 49er that last years competiton helped her become more energy conscious.She now makes an effort to save enegry by turning unplugging more appliances.

The competiton with Fullerton will end at the end of the month, at which time it the winner will be revealed and the loosing school will buy a new foosball table for the winning school.

Photo from http://www.top10mustknow.com/10-ways-to-save-energy-at-home/

Link to Article in Daily 49er: http://www.daily49er.com/news/csulb-dorm-residents-to-do-it-in-the-dark-with-fullerton-1.2640994

Dorm Privacy

A common complaint of students living in the residence halls is the lack of privacy. Not only do you have to share a room with another person, but the RA and Residence coordinators have almost complete access to your room.
Many students aren't used to sharing a room with another person. It can be difficult to get used to someone always being in your space or always having to work around someone else's schedule. "The bathrooms are usually the worst part," says Jaimie Miller, a transfer student. "Sometimes when I want to get in the shower, someone else has the same idea right before me and I miss my chance."
Not only that, but at any time an RA can walk into your suite. If they hear any noise and you refuse to open your door, they have the ability to write you up. Even if your walking into to the dorms, they can check your bag at anytime.They can check your fridge or any of your personal belongings. When you sign your lease, you give up complete control of your own privacy.
"I don't think its fair to take away ALL our privacy like that. I understand them trying to keep people safe, but I'm an adult, and I should be able to keep some of my privacy to myself," says Miller, who was recently written up because of a beer can in her room. "When they make decisions to give write ups for noise or for one beer can in the room, they don't take into account that some people that may be around, weren't involved."

Dorm Events

CSULB residence have a lot to look forward to in these next weeks. Students have the opportunity to sign up for many activities planned by the Housing Association.

On Sunday, the halls will be hosting a rec center day. Residents will get a fitness evaluation and get to learn more about the machines in the gym. The rock wall and pool will be open and snacks will be provided for those who attend.

Friday Sept 30, residence can get a workout paddelboarding in the Marina Pacific. After two hours of paddelboarding, students can come back to the residence dining hall and grab some pizza. To sign up you must know how to swim, but you can contact the residence office for sign ups.

In the evening, Dance in the Dark will be held on the Los Alamitos lawn. It will be held in a big white tent and it will be lit with black lights. If you bring your own white shirt, highlighters and paint will be avaliable for you to decorate it with.

Residence have responded well to all the activities planned. Freshman Barbara Dolen say she "glad they plan events like these and if there free, I'll be there."For more information on these events you can ask an RA or the office.