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The House dues, which make up 40% of the Dunster budget, are used for the C-entry pool table, ping pong, magazine subscriptions, smokers, and athletic expenses, such as cleaning uniforms, and golf fees.
"And the notice we put up won't say, 'The following have refused to pay their dues.' At least I'd like it to say, "The following are reminded that they have not as yet paid their dues.' The whole thing will just be a reminder."
"It's my own belief that a person who lives in Dunster House should be willing to pay the dues. A person who is willing to use the facilities made available by the money which other members of the House contribute should be willing to contribute himself."
One undergraduate contacted last night, Martin S. Baskin '54, called the posting of the lists "in extremely bad taste." Baskin, who has already paid his dues, added, a "few dollars just can't be worth that much. It's an unfair form of pressure."
"Approximately 90% of the House residents have already paid their dues. It is hoped that the list will serve as a reminder to those who have not yet done so. This is nothing new. We have found from past experience that the posting of a reminder of this will tend...