It sounds like the Corps will still be dining in Duncan, so the Commons dining hall will be quieter than usual. I think the engineers in Mosher will have a lot of fun no matter what. There are four modular dorms close to the commons if you really want Southside. Engineering majors live everywhere and as a freshman, he’ll probably still have science, history and English classes. The modulars are all good choices on Northside as well.
Hullabaloo is great but it is a bit of hike to Southside.