Catching catnaps on campus
Maggie Willis
Issue date: 8/17/07 Section: News
Students can only compensate for so many late-night studying cram sessions. No matter what students do, staying up late five nights in a row ultimately takes its toll.
Fortunately for students, there are several places on campus to take a power nap between classes.
Probably the favorite place for students to sleep is the Goshen Lounge in the Morris University Center. Teeming with couches, loveseats and random gray cushion seats, the Goshen is the sleepy student's napping Nirvana. Senior Jon Hendrickson said he likes the MUC the best for naps.
"I like it because you can fall asleep watching the big screen TV," Hendrickson said.
The Religious Center is also perfect for catnapping. It has two couches at students' disposal, as well as free coffee to help students get alert again in time for class. Juli Jacobson, the center's business administrator, said the Religious Center is perfect for students to sleep.
"It's a great place to relax," Jacobson said. "The Religious Center is very peaceful."
Students can also catch some beauty rest outside their classes. Almost every building has a bench or couch for weary students to rest on, although the Engineering building probably has the most comfortable couch areas. Senior Stephanie Kessler said she has slept outside of her class several times.
"Sometimes, you've just got to get some sleep between classes, and at least that way there's less chance of being late," Kessler said. "I honestly don't know how many times I've slept in Founders Hall."
When weather permits, even the Stratton Quadrangle is good for a siesta. Although the concrete benches are not always the most comfortable, with a backpack as a pillow and sunshine for a blanket, they will suffice when students are just too tired to make it to their rooms.
The Vadalabene Center can be comfortable, too. For students who are able to snooze through a lot of noise, the seats in the lobby are great for catching some Z's before working out brings on the adrenaline rush.
Of course, students can find a place to doze off wherever they are if they look hard enough. When all else fails, Starbucks coffee can be a real lifesaver.
Fortunately for students, there are several places on campus to take a power nap between classes.
Probably the favorite place for students to sleep is the Goshen Lounge in the Morris University Center. Teeming with couches, loveseats and random gray cushion seats, the Goshen is the sleepy student's napping Nirvana. Senior Jon Hendrickson said he likes the MUC the best for naps.
"I like it because you can fall asleep watching the big screen TV," Hendrickson said.
The Religious Center is also perfect for catnapping. It has two couches at students' disposal, as well as free coffee to help students get alert again in time for class. Juli Jacobson, the center's business administrator, said the Religious Center is perfect for students to sleep.
"It's a great place to relax," Jacobson said. "The Religious Center is very peaceful."
Students can also catch some beauty rest outside their classes. Almost every building has a bench or couch for weary students to rest on, although the Engineering building probably has the most comfortable couch areas. Senior Stephanie Kessler said she has slept outside of her class several times.
"Sometimes, you've just got to get some sleep between classes, and at least that way there's less chance of being late," Kessler said. "I honestly don't know how many times I've slept in Founders Hall."
When weather permits, even the Stratton Quadrangle is good for a siesta. Although the concrete benches are not always the most comfortable, with a backpack as a pillow and sunshine for a blanket, they will suffice when students are just too tired to make it to their rooms.
The Vadalabene Center can be comfortable, too. For students who are able to snooze through a lot of noise, the seats in the lobby are great for catching some Z's before working out brings on the adrenaline rush.
Of course, students can find a place to doze off wherever they are if they look hard enough. When all else fails, Starbucks coffee can be a real lifesaver.
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