here at IU, these are called cold dorms, and are almost in every house. there are also warm dorms though. they are indeed big rooms with just bunches of bunk beds. the air is cranked up, and windows are left open in the window. they are like this to keep down the spread of colds and stuff, by freezing out the germs i guess! they are also kept dark at almost all times. all of the girls swear by their electric blankets! i dont like the idea either, but most girls during rush said they loved it, because you could fall asleep easily, since no one was allowed to talk or what not in there....but who knows!
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