Thursday, October 9, 2008

The Quad (By: Megan Michael)

The Quad, such a crucial part of any CBU student’s everyday life. For those of you who don’t know, it’s that cobblestone vicinity located directly in the heart of Cal Baptist. A haven to the library for those in need of some last minute print-outs. An oasis for the starving in search of the cafeteria. A relief for those running late to their class on the second floor of the Yeager. The Quad is the quintessential locale for students that live in So-Cal. Hey That rhymed! …Kind of…sort of. (I just couldn’t resist. Please, don’t judge me.)

Like I was saying, the Quad is a huge part of our social lives. It’s where we meet up in between periods to talk about the ever-pressing issues we weren’t able to text about in our classes. Ten minutes to the hour those empty tables outside of Wanda’s become filled with students huddling together, index cards in hand, gathering for some last minute study sessions. Personally, it’s where I sit to spy on whatever cute outfits may pass through. Just speaking from experience, it takes a certain kind of woman to be able to trek across that cobblestone in high heels. It’s harder than it looks, boys!

The reason why I wanted to write about the Quad is for no other reason then the fact that it is currently under construction, as many of you are aware. While I could easily throw in some sarcastic comments about the smells that seem to be steaming up from the soil, I thought it best to perhaps reflect on the overlooked importance of the role in which the Quad plays. Consider this my tribute, just don’t ask me what the word “quad” is short for because I honestly do not know, nor do any of my roommates for that matter. I am simply thankful the tractors (and the stench) will soon disappear and grass will begin to sprout. While the Quad may seem less than visually appealing at the moment, I shall simply focus on the fact that flowers will grow where dirt used to be. Actually on second thought, that’s such a great outlook to have on life in general. Beauty can grow from the most inconceivable things.




Meggie Michael



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