San Pablo

[Source: Alan Milo]

San Pablo is one of the newest dorms on the ASU campus and it is located in the North part of campus. The exterior of the building is made of a dark stucco material and the building structure itself has two wings: the west wing and the east wing. The latter is the bigger wing of the complex but although it is the bigger side, the west wing has a less cluttered courtyard. The building has three floor levels and each level is accessible by an elevator. Unlike other dorm buildings, the dorm rooms are not indoor so there are no hallways instead there are balcony style walkways on each floor. The one complaint that people usually have about San Pablo is the lack of community and camaraderie. Since the dorm rooms are not indoors, people usually do not leave their doors open because it is either too hot or too cold outside. In contrast, while some do not like the seclusion, others find it as a positive characteristic because the dorm complex is more peaceful and private.
However, people still find ways to hang out and meet people and one of those ways is to congregate in the floor lounges. Each lounge is available to everyone and in the lounges there are large flat screen televisions mounted on the walls, comfortable chairs with desks, and even a common cooking area with a fridge, stove, and oven. Additionally, they provide us with a toaster in the lounge since we are not allowed to have toasters or anything hazardous in the rooms. People usually go into the lounges to work on homework or to just watch a specific television show. Many people say that the rooms are very cozy and more livable than other dorms because they feel like actual bedrooms. Unlike Hassayampa, San Pablo has regular beds that are adjustable. Plenty of people say that San Pablo is a great place to live and the various amenities and overall appearance makes it the ideal living environment for some students.