When even those run out, one woman slid over, offering half of her chair to a visitor. A round of applause erupted for that night's cooks. Cafeteria meal plans are generally required in traditional University housing. Stories from September, of overcrowded first-year students forced to sleep in lounges, still echo on campus. But Clark noted that the ICC deals with increased popularity differently than does the Entree Office.
Guests are welcome, but co-ops try to avoid cramming in more residents than they can hold.
B. Tubbs, a1996 Art School graduate and longtime co-op member, said the answer is simple. Tubbs now lives in Ypsilanti but works on campus and continues to board at Black Elk Co-op. Each house definitely has a distinct personality. Tubbs described Black Elk as his favorite house, echoing the many students on its waiting list for residents who have made Black Elk the most popular co-op. Joining a co-op, Clark said, has its privileges, but it comes with some responsibilities, too.