Ernest Lynton North and South Towers
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The Ernest Lynton North and South Towers (colloquially known as "the towers") is an interconnected 8 floor dorm complex on Rutgers' Livingston Campus consisting of both double and single occupancy dorm rooms. The towers house approximately 350 students each for a total of approximately 700 freshmen and transfer students. Until a period of extensive nearby construction in 2012-2014, they were for many years the tallest and thus most distinctive buildings on Livingston Campus.
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History
Originally built for students of Livingston College, the Ernest Lynton North and South Towers are named after Ernest Lynton, who was first a physics professor at Rutgers and then became Livingston College's founding dean. After leaving Rutgers, he later wrote and spoke extensively about "crises of purpose" in America's universities.
Although the South Tower was originally designated for continuing students only, recent designations of Livingston campus as the "freshmen" campus by the administration for Fall 2009 have now dedicated both towers for freshmen only.
Floor Plan
Residence Levels
Each level has an enclosed lounge area with a kitchen consisting of a stove, oven and microwave along with chairs, tables, sofas, and armchairs. Elevators in the previously freshmen only North Tower are known to malfunction frequently as a result of unruly freshmen. Lounges are also in more disrepair in the North Tower due to vandalism.
Ground Floor
The newly refurbished ground floor is home to the coffeehouse, a quiet study lounge, and scattered chairs, tables, and sofas for resident's use. The Lynton Towers Coffeehouse is the only free vendor in any dorm complex. Any resident can obtain free coffee, tea, snacks, and games for consumption and use.
Main Lounge
In the basement of the South Tower is where the main lounge of the towers complex is. Although there are foosball tables, pool tables, and air hockey tables, most of these are damaged and missing accessories (ex. no puck for air hockey). In addition there is a wide-screen TV which is also in frequent disrepair.
Housing Office
Although not accessible from inside the building, the Rutgers Livingston Campus Housing office is located physically in the South Tower. However, it is only accessible from an entrance from the outside.
