NARRATOR：

Now listen to two students discussing the article.

FEMALE STUDENT：

Hey, it's nice that they're gonna do this.

MALE STUDENT：

It's not a bad idea.

But do you think it'll accomplish what they're hoping?

FEMALE STUDENT：

Sure. I mean, the dormitories all have their own lounges...

and think about how much time students spend there,

and how many people they meet.

MALE STUDENT：

Yeah, I got to know a lotta people in my dorm during my first semester, just watching TV and taking study breaks in the lounge.

FEMALE STUDENT：

Right-those dorm lounges are really central to student life.

And I met people there that really helped me with my schoolwork, too.

Students who live off campus don't have anything like that.

MALE STUDENT：

That's true.

FEMALE STUDENT：

Plus, I like the idea of posting stuff.

You know, things like notices from students who want to get together with other students to share car rides to campus...

MALE STUDENT：

Yeah, ride-share information could be helpful.

FEMALE STUDENT：

Absolutely. If students knew about ride-shares,

they could save money getting to campus, 'cause a few of them could travel in one car.