Naked House

Naked House stands solemnly at 270 W. Tompkins, nestled between the Jazz House and the apartment complex at 284 W. Tompkins, posing little threat to the existing way of life, much like an adorable and fuzzy circus bear lying in a hammock.

The Life and Times of Naked House

Naked House was not always known as Naked House, of course; as with all matters of this nature, Naked House came into its own like a confused high schooler drifting from clique to clique in hopes of belonging. According to Craig Southern, the building was once known as Harambe House and housed people interested in black and African culture, though he admits it "hasn't been Harambe House for a few years now."

As of the '06-'07 school year, the house at 270 W. Tompkins was known as Habitat House, as in Habitat for Humanity. This period in the house's history was turbulent, and during the month of May 2007, the house was broken into.

Eyes Toward the Future

For the duration of the '07-'08 school year, Naked House will officially be named and instituted by its new residents, a truly charming and amiable group of students who will surely be loved by the Knox populace for years to come.

Naked House Residents

2007-2008 Sara Belger, Tasha Coryell, Daniel Dyrda, Tony Hahn, Andrea Johnston, Laura Miller, Julia Ricciardi, Allison Smith, Caitlin Tegenfeldt, and Jennie Zavacos.

Naked House Philosphy

As might be expected, the title of "Naked House" has stirred a small bit of controversy. What do they mean by "naked?" Do the residents share a naturalist philosphy and simply stroll about their home in the buff? Are they simply avid drinkers of Naked Juice? Or do they, as the photo for their Facebook group suggests, have an affinity for the strange and unsettling naked mole rat? Unfortunately for the college community, answers are sparse in coming. The Facebook group confirms that, yes, there will be nudity in the house, but if it goes beyond such necessary nakedness as showering and changing clothes, no one is quite sure. One resident of Naked House speculates that, unless concrete information is not spread to the community at large soon, "we can expect to see a rise in voyeuristic crimes."

More Information

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