Lucky Lotto
Drawing makes sign-up unbiased

Every year at this time, on-campus phones start ringing off the hook, and the networking begins.

Although conversations may initially revolve around Spring Break plans or summer job offers, talk often turns to next semester’s housing options.

Should we stay in this residence hall?

Should we move off campus?

Should we try to get into the Tom Brown-Pete Wright Residential Community?

After all, TCU’s only on-campus, apartment-style residential community is convenient. Students can live in their own rooms, with access to a kitchen they share with three or four other people. The community gives them the privacy and independence they want without the hassles of commuter parking and budgeting. It’s ideal for juniors and seniors who are ready to get away from traditional residential halls, but don’t want to get up earlier to drive to campus and make it to class on time.

And that’s just it. The Tom Brown-Pete Wright Residential Community is ideal.

Only the rooms are highpriced and in high demand. Space is limited, and students are frustrated.

But to that we say, “Surprise! You can’t always get what you want.”

Last year, signing up for a space in the residential community wasn’t just a hassle, it was a chaotic mess. This semester, some students still had to wait in line. But the lottery system did make things more fair.

And as with any lottery, students played a game of chance.

They didn’t know anyone who could get them in. They couldn’t pull strings in Residential Services. They just had to draw a number and hope for the best.

Congratulations to those who lucked out, and enjoy.

To those who lost, thanks for playing. Remember, no whining.

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