This September, Biever Hall will reach 49 years since its opening in 1963. Originally an all male residence hall, Biever was constructed in just one year with a budget of over $1 million. However, back when the announcement for a new men’s residence hall was made, many students seemed to be opposed to the idea. In 1963, rooming in Biever Hall could cost a person up to $300, which stirred up many complaints. The second major objection was in regard to the disciplinary restrictions that were imposed on the residents, more specifically, curfews. Students were not allowed to leave Biever after 11 p.m. on weekdays, 2 a.m. on weekends. Due to these complaints there were many faculty members, including the Rev. Edward A. Boggs, dean of students at the time, who said Loyola was keeping its “fingers crossed” so that enough students would register and make the residence hall’s construction a profitable venture.