Tattoos

I commented on a post about tattoos, check it out!

A Quiet Place to Study?

Last night I settled down at a desk for some studying. With two actual days of school left, there is no question why Fondren Library would be buzzing during the evening hours when people are out of class, but buzzing is an understatement. People were laughing, talking loudly, cell phones ringing, people answering them- it was crazy. I felt more like a social scene than a studying one, and I was amazed at the amount of people who didn’t care.

I began looking around, giving people looks- and the funniest thing happened: one girl who was laughing loudly a minute before, said, “Can you believe how loud it is in here? Jeez!” Needless to say, I was not convinced. Other people were looking around, wondering why people were using the room for gossip session instead of working, but no one ever said anything.

Another thing that surprised me was that the librarians didn’t enforce any policies about being quiet in the study areas. The only time someone official said anything to me, was when a security guard came around asking to see my student ID. This was a first, but then again I usually don’t go to Fondren, I use the Bridwell Library since it is closer to my dorm (and a lot more quiet!).

So should this sort of behavior be expected in libraries on college campuses? I can’t imagine many people would agree that it is. Who knows, maybe people were just excited about school ending, seeing friends and taking a long break from studying…

Underage Drinking

I posted a comment on this topic since the issue of underage drinking surrounds college students. Take a look.

The Issue of Parking

I have to say: parking on this campus is a nightmare. I live in Peyton Hall, which is surrounded by Virginia-Snider, Shuttles and Mary Hay. There are probably around thirty spots for students, and about the same for faculty and staff. There are also tons of handicapped parking sports, that are NEVER being used. I think the University has to have a certain amount for each building though.. A few weeks ago, they dedicated two student spots to service vehicles, and the other week, changed about 8 students spots to faculty.

Now I’m not just being lazy, but I really hate parking all the way across campus- especially at night. The schools claims we can call the SMU PD and get rides from them, but who actually does that? When I come back from doing errands, and have thirty minutes before I have to be somewhere else, the last thing I want to is spend my down time walking all the way from Moody to my dorm (and back if I need to drive somewhere). I think I have gotten around five or six parking tickets (two of them were from the times when they changed student parking to another permit requirement), and $25 really adds up after you get more than a few. Some students have even gone as far as borrowing a family's handicapped parking permit so they can park in handicapped spots. I don't think this is a good thing, but on the other hand, at least they aren't taking up normal spots.. Right?

I Think I heard that the Universities goal is to make around a million dollars a year off of parking violations. I know those of you who don’t have cars could probably care less, but it is really an inconvenience. My roommate doesn’t have a car, and although she helps with gas, I am the one who has to stop by Park n’ Pony and pay. I think it’s great that the new parking garage is almost done, because our campus is lacking in this are- BIG time.

Sex Offenders

Have you ever wondered who your neighbors are? Well, I was looking around online, and found this website that shows all of the sex offenders in your area. Scary right? Look up your neighborhood. Does anyone else think this is creepy? Check it out.