The Rampage Dec 2019

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After the recent reveal of the new Student Activities Center (SAC), we asked students, “ What do you think of the SAC renovations, and what is your favorite change? ”

The Truthabout BC’s Boys’ Dorms

I love the new SAC! My favorite thing that they did was adding the swings for seats at one of the tables. I would give it 4.5 (of 5) stars. I love everything. The only thing I would add are some big area rugs in front of the couch areas and pillows on the couches and chairs.

by Aynae Simmons Communication • 2021

Bluefield College junior Aynae Simmons shares her thoughts about the condition of BC’s men’s residence halls. Editor’s Note

Nicky Dronsick , Art

It looks really nice. It’s like a nice cafe. It isn’t much of an activity center, but it does look cool.

There’s a lot of false advertisement going on between prospective students and this campus, especially with males. When they come on Bluefield’s campus, the future students are given a tour that takes them throughout Bluefield College. The problem with this tour is that students are only shown the highlights of this campus: Bluestone Commons, third floor Science Center, and parts of Lansdell Hall. Oh, but don’t worry because the SAC will be at the top of the touring list. But, the one that probably sells them the most is East River. Boys are shown a girl’s dorm that they may never set foot in unless it’s for visitation, and there’s a showroom that all prospective students are shown. Now, I get showing it to girls because that’s where they’re going to live. But boys? That’s misleading. Boys need to be shown where they’re going to live. So, that means to show them Rish, Cruise, and Alumni. If it’s too embarrassing to show, then that should tell you something about the buildings. The boys’ dorms (Cruise, Rish, and Alumni) are prob- ably the worst of the buildings on campus. A friend of mine said it’s, “a cleaner version of a jail cell.” So there’s that. You have Alumni, which looks like (and probably was) an abandoned motel. From what I know, there’s no A/C—just (over) heating. So, is it possi- ble for residence life to start by putting A/C units in the dorms so boys can at least be comfortable all school year? Now, take a look at their bathrooms, and there is so much mold and mildew. They think that the tiles should be black, yet with all of this uncleanliness, that’s going untouched. So, what happens in the summer while traditional students are away? I don’t think anyone cleans it because if they did, these wouldn’t be the problems we would be having. There’s so much to unpack about the boys’ dorms that it would take up at least three pages. There needs to be some real in-depth conversation and money management about renovating their dorms. Maybe instead of renovating the SAC, they could’ve put some money toward A/C units or professionally cleaning Cruise, Rish, and Alumni.

Carleek Owens , Theatre

Emily Carlisle Communication and Graphic Communication I like how there is more seating with tables. It feels like a space I could do homework in. One thing I don’t like is the stark contrast between the black and white on the walls. I would like to see some warmer colors, like a beige. It feels empty. There needs to be more personality on the walls, maybe some student artwork. I like the changes, but it feels like the renovations are more for looks than for function; one example being the sofas having no coffee tables.

Kaitlin Rife , Art Education I like the swings. I am not a fan of the industrial feel of the chairs, tables, and the space of the room. Needs more food. When you walk in, I want to fill my stomach up instead of being hungry.

The SAC is a beautiful new addition to campus life. I hope the students respect it and treat it for what it is worth. There are a few bumps to iron out as I saw some leaks or drips from where they removed the drop ceiling, but overall, it took what was a 90s rundown rec. room and turned it into a sophisticated young adult lounge. However, one would hope the same attention to detail would be used when handling student accounts or even living areas, AKA dorms.

Randy Rombow , Christian Studies