Have you ever stopped to consider the lampposts on campus? Ever took a moment – to just stand back and appreciate them? Revel in their height? Marvel at their cheer? Stand in awe at their generous gift of light spread out over our many campus sidewalks? I’m willing to bet the answer is a resounding ‘of course not.’ And why should you care? They’re just lampposts after all. Until lately, I would have said the same thing.
The only reason lampposts may dart across your radar is if you happen to notice a conspicuous lack of them. In one area on campus, this insufficiency has become especially apparent following the recent end of daylight savings. And I’m not alone in making my observations. Oles are stopping, noticing, and talking about the lack of these underappreciated beacons in this certain location on campus. Can you guess where it is?
(*The only reason the sidewalks and their connecting cement-semi-circle appear illuminated is because of my camera’s flash.)
If you couldn’t guess this location, I’m sure Larson residents could tell you – as could Melby, Hoyme, Kittelsby and Hilleboe dwellers. This is the main sidewalk between Buntrock Commons and Tomson Hall/all the above-named dorms. It is especially unnavigable at night in the cimi-circular area that branches out to other paths.
Should the administration do something about this?