A time change may be in store for the “rowdy” half-hour in the residence halls that’s held during Dead Week and Finals Week.

Students are being asked for input on a possible time change since the Internal Affairs Committee of the Inter-Residence Hall Association is evaluating the half-hour time slot.

Residents have 23-and-a-half quiet hours, with “rowdy half,” during Dead Week and Finals Week; students can be noisy from 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

IRHA President David Sims said there is nothing written about the half-hour in the Department of Residence’s Terms and Conditions. “The time has been linked to tradition,” he said.

However, Sims said some ISU students do not like the current time frame.

“The concern for a change comes from residents who get distracted and would rather study,” he said. “I feel the benefits outweigh the cons.”

A discussion on the issue has not been officially brought up, Sims said.

Heather Gill, IRHA Storms Hall representative, said the Towers Residence Association and IRHA are discussing the idea of extending the time to an hour, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“I’m in favor of making it into an hour,” said Gill, sophomore in art and design. “A half-hour is not enough time to calm students down again.”

ISU residents have differing opinions about rowdy half.

“If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it,” said Kevin Moore, sophomore in computer engineering and resident of Stange House in Friley Hall. “I think rowdy [half-]hour is fine the way it is. It does little to interrupt those who want to study, and it gives the rest a chance to let their hair down.”

Corey Reierson, freshman in graphic design, said that although an hour may be too long for some students, “for myself, a half an hour isn’t a long enough study break.”

Jenny Bailey, co-president of Kehlenbeck House in Larch Hall, said her floor has discussed the idea. “I know a lot of people are wanting to make it longer,” she said.

Bailey, sophomore in finance, said if rowdy half was moved to earlier in the evening, it could cause problems when students are ready for another break.

However, some ISU students do not see the need for a change.

“When we had it at 10 [p.m.], I thought it worked well,” said Ann Muller, freshman in pre-business. “People stay up late anyway and are ready for a break at 10 [p.m.].”

Muller, resident of Bates House in Willow Hall, also said a half-hour is enough time to take a break and then start studying again.

Hall directors are not able to comment on the issue since the idea has not been formally introduced yet, and they have not taken the discussion to their residents.