The University of Idaho Argonaut

Many people have heard that Steel House has been closed down or have never heard of us at all. We have moved to a fantastic location (just north of Student Health) that gets you as close as possible to most buildings on campus: for example, it takes me less than 50 seconds (walking) to get from the back door of Engineering/Physics, and less than 40 seconds from the front door to Life Sciences South. For all you music majors, we are about 3 minutes from the LHSOM and Ridenbaugh. Check out a map of campus — we currently live in the beautiful Phi Kappa Tau house.

Steel House is not a sorority, though we live close to old Greek Row. Traits we have in common with sororities: we are a close-knit community that lives in a large house on campus with a sleeping porch, employs a cook, has regular house meetings and equally divides up chores. Each room is completely unique and customizable. Unlike sororities, we do not require you to pledge, participate in social events or attend a study table. Residents are allowed full access to the kitchen. Our members are also very diverse in personality and field of study, which makes us more similar to the dorms. For more details on living at Steel House and to apply, check out http://www.uisteelhouse.org.

If you still aren’t impressed, consider our rates. The dorms charge $7,326 per double room for returning students and $7,443 per double room for new students. Steel House rates (which include meals, utilities and wireless internet) for the 2010-2011 year are $5,600 for a double and $6,600 for a single, and you can paint your room if you like! We also offer scholarships.
I hope to see some of you next year.

Lucille Shaw
Junior, Biology