tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post8492566339488718839..comments2024-03-05T03:21:35.235-05:00Comments on Damn Arbor: Which Co-op is right for you?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-13287569925802549262013-01-19T19:32:17.082-05:002013-01-19T19:32:17.082-05:00It seems to me that your idea of "normal"...It seems to me that your idea of "normal" is so sadly skewed. As much as it may pain you to hear it, there are a lot of students in Michigan that aren't solely concerned with making sure that they remember their college years through a dense fog. Just because certain houses tend to be more quiet doesn't mean that they are "weird" or should be looked down upon. Besides being pretentious, you also don't realize how hypocritical your views are. If you are truly into a cooperative lifestyle, then shouldn't that kind of mindset be against your central dogma? <br /><br />Beyond that, I happen to live at Gregory, and that there is no prescription drug abuse problem here. If there was an isolated incident, it would not be considered acceptable, and certainly would not be integrated into our house culture. Furthermore just because a house may be quiet, it shouldn't be assumed that they are antisocial. At Gregory, we build valuable, lasting friendships between our residents, rather than focusing on hosting huge parties that run upon fleeting interactions with people who don't have any affiliation or genuine desire to affiliate with our members. If that makes us a "quiet" house, then so be it. <br /><br />Perhaps you should reflect upon your own thought process before you reflect on these houses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-81809278493335674292013-01-16T18:12:22.401-05:002013-01-16T18:12:22.401-05:00Vail has literally no LGBTQ presence right now, an...Vail has literally no LGBTQ presence right now, and certainly leans left, but is not very radical these days. I'd say it's come down from its hipster warrior days into a pretty solid mix of artists, engineering oddballs, earth-mamas and urban outfitters. Lots of musicians for about a year and a half now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-42409876728470722672013-01-16T13:42:40.330-05:002013-01-16T13:42:40.330-05:00Hi Everyone. Thanks for your comments. I've po...Hi Everyone. Thanks for your comments. I've posted a new article addressing some of the dated information presented in this post. You can see it here: <a href="http://www.damnarbor.com/2013/01/co-op-reputations-revisited.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.damnarbor.com/2013/01/co-op-reputations-revisited.html</a>Ben Connor Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05193673795454832674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-56996350123165978402013-01-15T19:06:09.447-05:002013-01-15T19:06:09.447-05:00This is hilarious, but extremely outdated. For on...This is hilarious, but extremely outdated. For one, currently at Black Elk basically everyone is either an engineering student, very studious/drug-free, and under 21. They went vegetarian because there weren't enough vegans to justify not buying non-vegan cooking goods. As far as everything else, there has also been a tremendous infusion of RC students in the co-ops that have completely changed everything you describe here. Yeah. I'd like to see someone else try to write this, someone who currently knows what's up. Again, still found some humor in it but. No.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-79350355907202463642013-01-15T15:09:39.753-05:002013-01-15T15:09:39.753-05:00i think this is hilarious... i think this is hilarious... Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728098588217907694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-21029216946260259732013-01-15T13:36:20.333-05:002013-01-15T13:36:20.333-05:00As someone who also lived in the ICC for a number ...As someone who also lived in the ICC for a number of years and in Nakamura at that, this is super outdated and negative, you should consider revising your article to reflect less negativity. I lived in Nak from 2009-2011 and had nothing but an amazing life experience there. I'd question those who live in the ICC who consider sharing this across social networks as to whether or not they want to continue these unfounded and quite frankly, poorly researched accusations against their current housing.<br /><br />Also, I've visited Nak quite a number of times since moving out, and the house culture is great and those that live within it are some of the best and most caring people ever.<br /><br />This list literally reads like "outdated rumors from years ago, being brought back to the surface."Site Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722689526466652422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-76567080350445267782013-01-15T10:38:39.451-05:002013-01-15T10:38:39.451-05:00Just an offhanded update update but as a former Ru...Just an offhanded update update but as a former Ruthian the House is in much better shape and is pretty tranquil. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-51727842861443289422013-01-14T16:36:27.698-05:002013-01-14T16:36:27.698-05:00As someone who has lived in the ICC for six years,...As someone who has lived in the ICC for six years, I concur, this is extremely outdated and negative.<br /><br />Houses culture can change semester to semester. Best not to speak negatively about a house until you actually know what is, or has been, going on there. <br /><br />For the Redditor who is looking for a place to live, simply visit any houses that you would like to learn more about during their respective dinner time. You can contact the houses via the ICC website, www.icc.coop.<br /><br />Living cooperatively can really add to your U of M or EMU experience, but you need to find a house culture that fits you. Give the houses a look, and talk to the members. You will find your coop home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-80698525149840068952013-01-14T16:28:44.640-05:002013-01-14T16:28:44.640-05:00yeah, this is extremely outdated and negative. yeah, this is extremely outdated and negative. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-28705895835310343182013-01-14T16:27:54.834-05:002013-01-14T16:27:54.834-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.sara boerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194589279202927457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-70603221922384939432013-01-14T14:48:02.459-05:002013-01-14T14:48:02.459-05:00Ha. Thanks for the invite!Ha. Thanks for the invite!Ben Connor Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05193673795454832674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281014352729737607.post-91659809014338545852013-01-14T13:52:45.609-05:002013-01-14T13:52:45.609-05:00Personalities seem apt but there is a fair bit of ...Personalities seem apt but there is a fair bit of negativity and the bit about Nak and Minnie's is very outdated. Sounds like you DO need to come to a Co-op party! Mich is having our semester party soon. If you still have connections, find out when it is and swing on by. Say Carrie the kitchen czar invited you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com