2nd Floor East

RC: Neal Davis

Second East is the floor known for its closeness. Every year, under the leadership of Neal Davis, the pool cue wielding madman, Second East achieves the status of family unit faster than any other. While generally quiet during the day, after hours, everything goes ballistic. Most nights, the majority of the population can be found in Neal's room watching him game or watching sports on his 51.5 inch flat screen. When Neal is off floor or out of town, any number of things can happen. Some of the more noteworthy examples include sword fights, wrestling, gaming, watching the 700 Club, doing homework that's due in mere hours, or simply laying around talking. Second East goes out as a wing several times per year, and these trips are usually great fun. They include, but aren't limited to: bowling, eating out, and going to sports events. Also, Second East has several in-house activities, such as movie nights, having parents cook for them, LAN parties, and hosting movie nights for all of second floor. In all, it's a great place to live, and anyone that gets put there is lucky.

Students on 2nd East

• Aaron Baker
• Chris Brett
• Dan Brigham
• David Gorham
• Ryan Grass
• Mike Jelavich
• Chris Johnson
• Matt Marsh
• Andrew Spencer
• Neil Thawani
• Nathan Thompson
• Brian Troutwine
• Brad Williamson

Relics and Rituals of 2nd East

The 1x4 of Silence- A board, found in the holy resting place of MLPAC by David Gorham, that has the power to bring silence to the surrounding area. Though some naysayers call this method of bringing silence horrible things, like 'assault' or 'battery', the board is nonetheless powerful. There are two ways of summoning the powers of the 1x4 of Silence. The first is slamming it into the wall or ground within 20 feet of the offending noise, and uttering this incantation: "The 1x4 demands silence! Cease your cacophony, or taste its wrath!" The second method, while far more effective, is far more dangerous: Take the 1x4 of Silence into your hands, and, with confidence, strike the source of the noise. The power of the strike should be inversely proportional to your feelings towards the target. The 1x4 of silence is currently undergoing a renovation by Davy, and will return to its post on August 17, 2005.

The Spoon of Troutwine- The Spoon of Troutwine, unlike the 1x4 of Silence, is still, after its use, an ordinary spoon. While slightly heavier than your average spoon, the Spoon of Troutwine was used to grreat effect in the great Hall Civil War that racked Second East. David Gorham, knight of The Order, was traveling to the RLO, when he was ambushed by Brian Troutwine (for whom the spoon is named). They dueled for what seemed like hours, with neither gaining the advantage, until the crafty Troutwine shattered the rules of war. He faked with his other spoon (a mundane, powerless thing), and while David moved to block it, Troutwine threw the Spoon with all his might. The shot rang true, and David, with pain in his eyes, sank to the ground, cradling his precious jewels that had been crushed. The ensuing laughter echoed through the hall, and in the ensuing parlay, peace returned to Second Floor East. The Spoon of Troutwine went with its owner, and will reside with him in the University of Chicago.