Case Western Reserve University students take to the houses on Hessler Ct. and Hessler Rd. to unwind before final exams. Established as a historic district on November 1, 1975, Hessler houses residents both young and old thanks to its proximity to campus. Squeezed inside University Circle, it faces pressure from the university, nearby hospital systems, and development companies to redevelop for more functional uses. From the front, these houses seem innocuous. Paved with wood blocks and bricks, this road sees mainly pedestrian traffic. Behind their plain facades, these homes see an influx of guests during weekends and holidays during the school year. House music rolls over the fence posts drawing in more people. Like this district, these students find ways to adapt to an ever-changing world.

College parties are a means for students to destress from academic life: dirty, crowded, and vulgar, what happens out of public view juxtaposes the structured and professional nature of the university. During the year, freshmen take their first dive into the other side of campus life, while campus police and EMS frequently patrol awaiting the next intoxication call. Yet, these environments also foster kinship that perhaps only forms when its constituents feel free and maybe slightly inebriated. This series aims to capture the special moments that form in beautiful chaos.