Lake Takes

THUMBS DOWN to Hallway Hogs.
One of the signs that basic human decency is no longer a priority in today’s society, is evident on campus with many North Lake students who seem to casually disregard that anyone may be walking behind them.

Groups of two or more students who stand in strategic formation so as to block anyone else from getting by is more than frustrating: It’s just plain rude.

THUMBS UP to new parking.
Finally, some visible progress in the ongoing construction efforts which North Lake students, faculty and staff have become all too familiar with.

The new north parking lot between the A-building and the Library has helped to alleviate much of the campus’ parking congestion.

THUMBS DOWN to Higher student-teacher ration.
Between 2004 and 2005, the student-teacher ratio at North Lake jumped from 19.8-1 in 2004 to 21.2-1 in 2005.

As student population increases, the personal attention that the students receive will continue to decrease. It’s a byproduct of growth, but it still should be lamented.

THUMBS UP to toilet-seat covers in the restrooms.
A welcome sight, this week, when toilet-seat cover dispensers began appearing in the restrooms.

It’s the little things that make a difference, and one should never, ever waste an opportunity to apply a little sanitary wax paper to that most precious of regions.