2008 Woodie Awards
Changes to commons unwarranted, unwanted
The Acorn Drew U.
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At Drew, there are very few things you can really depend on. Recent changes in admissions policy, building renovations and administration have proven that every return from a break may welcome a deluge of differences Usually students take these alterations in stride, understanding that they are most likely for the greater good of the campus.
But when things get shifted around in the Commons, be prepared for rebellion.
This week, students were greeted with a nasty and unexpected rearrangement of furniture combined with the complete removal of several staples of the Drew culinary experience.
Puddings, fruits, sunflower seeds, whole pickles and privacy are among the many things now missing from the Commons.
The movement of the tables caused confusion in the student population ? many of whom were quite happy with their darker corner of the area, considering it perfect for private conversation and people watching. The new arrangement also shrinks the already crowded aisles, making it all but impossible to balance a tray of food.
Also, the relocation of such formerly convenient elements as peanut butter and whipped cream have created virtual gridlock as students try to navigate around the new tables and cornered-off salad bar.
And, as we saw on the past two taco days, the backup from lines causes immobility and slows the previously fast-paced attitude of the Commons, resulting in discontent and unhappy eating for all involved.
The changes have left students pondering: Of all the numerous and vocal requests we have made concerning the Commons, why the unprompted and unwelcome transformation?
At the very least, the tables should be replaced. The Commons has had a slight raise in the quality of food, but the basic blueprint of the tables wasn?t a problem in the first place.Focus on bringing the quality of food up, not the proximity of the tables closer.
The Acorn hopes that these changes were made with some semblance of improvement in mind, rather than the malicious and deliberate confusion of hungry college students.