Dorm life not doing it for you? Want to live with people who share your interests? Afraid of getting stuck in the Butts for another year? Then apply to a Program House! Applications are due Friday at 11:59 p.m. In case you are still on the fence, we’ve asked the House Managers to explain why their house is the best.
Womanist House
Womanist House is located at 44 Brainard Ave. They have nine open spots next semester.
A: What’s a typical Sunday morning like?
WH: VERY QUIET, even if people are awake, they are normally doing work. On a Sunday, the house doesn’t show life until after noon.
A: What kind of person are you looking for? Who should apply?
WH: Anyone and everyone should apply (yes, that means guys too)! All we want to know is that you will work to promote awareness on women’s issues on campus and that you are enthusiastic about being in the house!
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
WH: PANCAKES!! We have had a program called “Pancakes and Fun” the last two years that’s been very successful and tons of fun. Also, after the program we usually end up making pancakes for days later!
Women of Color House
Women of Color House is located at 227 Pine St. They have seven open spots next semester.
Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
Women of Color House: A barn-like shape and color.
A: What’s a typical Sunday morning like?
WOC: All day R&R and breakfast.
A:What kind of person are you looking for?
WOC:You don’t have to be a woman of color but we do want energetic people that are passionate about women of color issues. Visionaries of all types are welcomed. We also want people who are ready to learn from those around them and also give a little back to the community.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
WOC: Nutella—because we’re sweet and nutty at the same time.
Chinese House
Chinese House is located at 34 Lawn Ave. They have eight open spots next semester.
Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
Chinese House: Chinese House is at a central location on campus. We have a great kitchen, wonderful residents, and a great atmosphere.
A: Describe the greatest activities that your residents have done together this year.
CH: This year we had a Christmas party. We danced together, exchanged gifts and had a spontaneous water gun fight.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
CH: If our house were a breakfast food, it would be rice. We currently have 80 lbs. of it in our kitchen. Need I say more?
Interfaith House
Interfaith House is located at 230 Washington St. They have 11 open spots next semester.
Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
Interfaith House: Comfy beanbags, a professional ping-pong table, and beautiful people.
Argus: What’s a typical Saturday night like?
IH: Interpretive dancing combined with sing-a-longs, Mario-kart tournaments, baking experiments, and tea-time.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
IH: A Belgian waffle because we provide the support for different toppings of religious communities to come together and participate in dialogue.
Full House
Full House is located at 202 Washington St. They have 16 open spots next semester.
Argus: What’s a typical Saturday night like?
Full House: A very crowded kitchen.
A: What’s a typical Sunday morning like?
FH: A dirty kitchen. We have an active brunch scene.
A: What kind of person are you looking for?
FH: People who like to eat.
Sign House
Sign House is located at 64 Lawn Ave. They have six open spots next semester.
Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
Sign House: We’re really good with our hands.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
SH: Alphabet Cereal. It doesn’t need sound to get a message across.
Music House
Music House is located at 316 Washington St.
Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
Music House: We have a drum set, a piano, and an organ. We also have three floors, three common areas, and a whole lotta love.
A: Describe the greatest activities that your residents have done together this year.
MH: We’re in the process of learning the entire album Funeral by The Arcade Fire. We will perform it as a house in its entirety towards the end of the year.
Out House
Out House is located at 132 High St. They have six open spots next semester.
A: Any interesting bit of history?
OH: We used to be really into butt pictures. We have a beautiful collection of butt collages. People used to get points if they answered the door naked. We definitely aren’t a nudist colony anymore, but hey, it’s a very revealing part of Out House history.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
OH: Granola. We’re crunchy.
French Hall
French Hall is located on the lower level of Nicolson 7.
A: What’s a typical Saturday night like?
FH: On a typical Saturday night, residents hang out in the lounge area and cook, watch bad MTV, play MarioKart and generally have a chill time.
A: Describe the greatest activities that your residents have done together this year.
FH: CREPE NIGHT. Free crepes on a cold winter night with a smorgasbord of sweet things to put in them. Hell yeah.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
FH: A croissant. Tasty, comforting, but comprising many layers. And, of course, very French.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse is located at 230 Washington St. They have 20 open spots next semester.
A: What kind of person are you looking for? Who should apply?
LH: We are looking for people who want to engage with Christian faith, whether to affirm, investigate, or challenge it.
A: Has anyone famous ever lived in your house?
LH: There are catacombs in our basement. Mysterious catacombs.
A: Describe the greatest activities that your residents have done together this year.
LH: Making pies for the soup kitchen at First Baptist Church.
Science Hall
Science Hall is located on the first floor of Hewitt 8. They have 14 open spots next semester.
The Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
Science Hall: A whiteboard.
A: What’s a typical Sunday morning like?
SH: Work, work, bacon, work!
A: Describe the greatest activities that your residents have done together this year.
SH: We launched a video camera into the sky with helium balloons, we made ice cream with liquid nitrogen, and we have baked over 50 batches of cookies.
Farm House
Farm House is located at 344 Washington St. They have 15 open spots next semester.
Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
Farm House: We grow our own herbs in the house.
A: What’s a typical Saturday night like?
FH: People showering off the dirt from working out at Long Lane Farm before heading out for the night.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
FH: Homemade organic granola with in-season fruit that was locally grown by farmers that don’t exploit their other workers.
The Bayit
The Bayit is located at 157 Church St. They have 21 open spots next semester.
Argus: What does your program house have that no other house has?
The Bayit: Kosher kitchen, huge rooms, and the best showers on campus!
A: Describe the greatest activities that your residents have done together this year.
TB: Apple picking and the pie baking was a terrific house bonding event.
A: If your house were a breakfast food, which would it be? Why?
TB: Easy. Bagels and lox!
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