The secret about Cabot is that the reason most people don't want to go there--primarily the long walk--is actually not a problem. The shuttle bus runs regularly, and a 15-minute walk is a wonderful way to start and finish the day. Better than therapy to alleviate the tension and stress of college life, this time allows you to think calmly about whatever you like--no matter how hard you may try, you simply can't do your reading, write your paper or finish your problem set while trudging through the Common.

Admittedly, most Cabot residents were Quadded against their wishes. And initially, they hated it. They dreaded winter, being late for classes every day, and dealing with the escort service every night. But now many love it and wouldn't live anywhere else.

Why? The rooms are beautiful, even if the abundance of singles means you can't share them. Yes, singles sometimes engender loneliness. But they also allow for privacy, and you can always go hang out with people if you try. Who would not agree it is preferable to choose when to see your friends than never to escape them?

Cabot also boasts a wonderful grill, endowed with soft frozen yogurt, calzones and tri-weekly live music. Plus, you don't have to go outside to get there. Unbeknownst to most, Cabot, like Adams, has tunnels. Unlike Adams, it also has places to go. In contrast to many other houses, Cabot has a dance studio, a weight room, sound studios and all the other amenities of modern life.

So if you get Quadded and end up in Cabot, take heart. It is really a wonderful place--a treasure that most students never discover.

Currier

Judging from this year's preliminary Crimson housing poll, Currier was once again the least popular choice among first years.

This shouldn't be surprising; nobody ever wants to live there until they get randomized there and realize it that was probably the best worst thing that ever happened to them.

Cheer up guys--and this is an order! Currier House is fun, great--a blast, even!

Honestly, almost no Currierite would now want to live in any other house, River or otherwise. Why would they? River houses are dirty, rat-infested, small, cramped, and just too old to admire after a month or two of watching chunks of plaster fall onto your lap from the ceiling everyday.

And because of overcrowding, now even seniors don't get singles in some houses (like many Currierites' old 'first choice' house Winthrop, for example.)

Now, back to Currier. We have a great grill. We have Parky. We have the 10-man, the fishbowl, and the best house parties on campus. We even have kitchens, as well as some suites with fire-places and dishwashers. And, we have elevators and other modern conveniences.

But mostly, we've got spirit--and the shuttle bus, which can come in very handy, because while river rats brag that they can leave for a class at five minutes before the hour, we can brag that we can leave (via shuttle, of course) five minutes after the hour--and be on time.

So remember, being "Curriered" is nothing to lose sleep--or ruin your spring break--over. It's a time to celebrate!

Dunster