The Whitworthian

Issue date: 2/27/07 Last Updated: 8/9/07

"Each building has their own identity and positives and negatives," McGonigal said.

Freshman Brittany Hill lives on Duvall's third floor. She appreciates the pod system because it allows for more privacy and closeness with fellow podmates. She enjoys living in Duvall and likes getting to know people during lounge activities.

"For not being an all-freshmen dorm, we have pretty good community," Hill said.

Although the community she knows best is comprised of her podmates, Hill said she takes advantage of Primetimes to get to know a wider variety of students.

Sophomore Kevin Faw regularly attends Duvall's Prime times in order to become familiar with the other students who live in his building.

As an off-campus student during his freshman year, Faw only knows the dorm experience Duvall offers. He appreciates the building's setup as a way to establish intimate community with his podmates.

"You can get a whole lot closer to fewer people instead of more," Faw said. "You get to know them on a personal basis."

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