2008 Woodie Awards
Two-dollar fee not worth the wait in line
Matthew Schroyer
Issue date: 8/23/07 Section: Opinion
An employee in Rendleman Hall asked "why don't you just order them online? It's only $2 extra."
For at least one student, it was because there was no time between classes, but for me, it's a matter of pride. Languishing in line builds character, strengthens the calves and emboldens the spirit.
Ok, maybe I'm just a cash-strapped student trying to save a few bucks.
The Banner system. Student ID numbers unrelated to social security numbers. New ID cards equipped with nationwide ATM coverage. These are all steps to better the university. And, on paper, I'm sure the fast track to a parking tag looked like a sweet deal.
Students can click their way to a parking tag in their jammies. The hard-working people at Parking Services are spared from an onslaught of irritable students. Birds start chirping, children start singing and the campus joins hands and rejoices.
Right? Nah.
Because we don't want to wait 24 hours.
C'mon, Parking Services. Take down the fee.
For at least one student, it was because there was no time between classes, but for me, it's a matter of pride. Languishing in line builds character, strengthens the calves and emboldens the spirit.
Ok, maybe I'm just a cash-strapped student trying to save a few bucks.
The Banner system. Student ID numbers unrelated to social security numbers. New ID cards equipped with nationwide ATM coverage. These are all steps to better the university. And, on paper, I'm sure the fast track to a parking tag looked like a sweet deal.
Students can click their way to a parking tag in their jammies. The hard-working people at Parking Services are spared from an onslaught of irritable students. Birds start chirping, children start singing and the campus joins hands and rejoices.
Right? Nah.
Because we don't want to wait 24 hours.
C'mon, Parking Services. Take down the fee.
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