Networking
Each room is equipped with two T1 network connections. Students will need to have a network card installed in their computer to access this network. Students are also required to have up to date anti-virus software installed on their computer. Our internet service provider reserves the right to block any computer from the network that is virus infected.
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Marathon Hall's computer lab consists of six networked computers with access to the internet and a laser printer. Students can log on using their UWMC account (NTC students will be given a special logon). This lab is located off of the main lobby. These computers are for resident's academic use only. The large UWMC computer labs in the main academic building on the UWMC campus are available to all hall residents (both UWMC and NTC) during its normal hours.
Marathon Hall Computer Lab Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9 am - 1 am
Sunday 12 pm - 1 am
Marathon Hall Front Desk Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 am - 1am
Saturday 9 am - 12 pm; 3 pm - 1am
Sunday 12 pm - 1 am
Television and Telephone
Each room comes equipped with one active cable television hookup, which is included in the price of your housing. Students receive approximately seventy channels.
Each room also is has a telephone jack. Students will receive their new telephone number midsummer. Students can make free local calls, but will need a calling card in order to call long distance. Each student will also have voicemail set up for their use, which can be accessed from any telephone.
Laundry
Marathon Hall has laundry facilities on the premise. Four washers and four dryers can be utilized any time. These machines are coin-operated and cost $0.75 per load.
One of two laundry rooms
Quiet Study Lounge
Lounges
TV Lounge - Marathon Hall does have one main TV lounge with a 36" Sony Wega TV. This TV has RCA and S-Video hookups, so residents are welcome to use their DVD players or game systems with this TV any time. Students are also welcome to watch TV in the main lobby at any time.
24-Hour Quiet Study Lounge - Marathon Hall has one lounge dedicated to students who need a quiet place to study.
There is also a lounge for students who want to just hang out with friends or would like to study with a little bit of background noise.
Coed Lounge
T.V. Lounge
Kitchen
Marathon Hall has a kitchen where students are welcome to cook for themselves. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, sink, and miscellaneous pots, pans, and utensils. Residents must check out the kitchen key at the front desk during normal desk hours. Residents are required to clean up after themselves.
Marathon Hall Kitchen
Billiards Room
Game Room
For your competitive enjoyment, Marathon Hall has two pool tables, ping pong, foosball, and darts. The key for the game room can be checked out at the front desk during normal desk hours.
