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new people and make new friends. Shannon Turley, the RA for the second floor of San Juan Capistrano, orga– nized a camping trip during the weekend of October 19-21. Stuart Hall in Founders planned a bowling night with fifth floor Maher Hall, arranged by Kath– ryn Gaudet. RA·s moved beyond the bounds of keeping students under control and became their friends. When troubles were abound, It was good to know there was always someone to tum to.

under control and that there wasn't any alco– hol or drugs present on their assigned floor. There was an RA as– signed to each floor of Camino/Founders' and Maher Hall and every housing complex In the Valley. Aside from being " watchdogs" over the students, RA ' s were there if the studentsjust happened to lose their key or get locked out of their room. In order for them to get to know the resi– dents better, RA ' s planned activities throughout the year. These also gave stu– dents a chance to meet

ho are you if you knock on people's doors

making sure the oppo– site sex isn't spending the night, the stereo isn't blasting, or there isn't any alcohol in your room? Anywhere else you may be considered a few unmentionable names. but at University of San Diego you were an RA. RA's (resident assis– tants) were Juniors or seniors who volun– teered to live on cam– pus not only to watch over the students, but to just be there for them as well. The RA's were responsible for making sure things were kept

Q ne Vista R.A. opts for the healthy way homer

B eing an R.A. can be fun l!t full or surprises.

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