[JonoBN41]

In the northeast (New England) these sleeping rooms are called "Rams" (not sure why). I was told they were created for insurance reasons.

I slept in one at the Lambda Chi Alpha (Beta chapter) House at U. Maine, Orono back in the '70s. The first floor was all common rooms, kitchen, dining room. The second floor had study rooms shared by two brothers each, with all their personal stuff. The third floor was like a barracks, running the length of the building.

Just rows of beds. The windows are open 365 days a year. Everyone has an electric blanket on his bed. In the winter, snow will drift in the room. Yes, no kidding! Dig around for your shoes or slippers.

In the morning, there is a brother stationed outside the door with a list of wake-up times. He discreetly shakes each guy at the appointed time, who then runs like hell downstairs where it's warm.

I didn't make this up. I stayed in the Ram one night. Emphasis on ONE. I was just visiting. I have heard they also have a similar arrangement at Syracuse. Perhaps ironically, Florida would be too hot for this.

Jono