For the remainder of finals week, the only sound to be heard from the residence halls will be pages turning and pencils scribbling, so says the Residence Hall Association.

Quiet hours in the residence halls began last night at 9 p.m. and will last until 10 a.m. next Sunday.

Sarah Roman, senior political science major and RHA president, said the residents must keep the noise level down while doing simple things such as playing music or talking.

Every regular floor is turned into a quiet lifestyle for the week, Roman said. She added that students who do not remain quiet will be fined or administrative action will occur.

Tom Heneghan, senior political science major, said the quiet hours are beneficial for studying.

“It help creates an environment that is induced for learning,” Heneghan said.

Ashley Miller, sophomore accountancy major, lived in the residence halls her first year and lives there currently. She appreciated the quiet hours and hopes she will feel the same for this week.

“The policy is nice to be considerate for the people on your floor, and it is

helpful,” Miller said. “You really get a lot done without going to the library.”

Heneghan said quiet hours might be difficult for community advisers to enforce.

“The CA can not always be there, so it may not be that effective,” Heneghan said.

Roman hopes students will benefit from the quiet hours.

“At the beginning of the week, I think most students are typically quiet and focused on studying for finals,” Roman said. “Some people celebrate after finishing their finals, and this policy reminds them that other people might still need a study atmosphere.”