2008 Woodie Awards
Green grass still growing strong
The Samford Crimson
Issue date: 9/5/07 Section: Opinion
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University Relations issued a press release after the first day of class saying that only a severed water line in West Campus threatened to mar a "near-perfect day." This statement has caused those of us on the editorial staff to question the importance of water usage on our campus.
Never mind the fact that the inability to take a shower, flush the toilet or even wash your hands in West Campus last Monday was probably a bigger deal than University Relations made it out to be. Just imagine the hundreds of flustered sorority girls unable to shower after an exerting P.E. class (or even a brisk walk across campus in the 90-plus degree weather). We would include West Campus males in this, but we've reached a consensus that most Samford boys don't shower enough for this to have been a disconcerting issue.
On that note, is it possible that this "severed water line" may have been the university's clever ploy to conserve water during a time of severe drought? Think about it: How much water could Samford save just by turning off the water for a few hours, even in one section of campus? Heck, that amount of water could be used to irrigate the landscaping that has seen reduced watering since May due to water restrictions.
Regardless of the fact that Samford has been watering its lawns from a private lake over the summer, is it really necessary to have landscaping look that perfect, or could that water have gone to better use? Picture driving down Lakeshore, passing various homes and businesses with drought-induced brown lawns. Then you come across Samford, with uncharacteristically lush green grass adorning its main entrance. We question whether such landscaping says "come join us for a 'near-perfect day'" or "please envy our ability to circumvent water restrictions."
As if stirring up resentment in the community weren't enough, we believe that Samford is sending the message that it is preoccupied with appearances. It is our hope that throughout the coming year, Samford won't ignore pertinent issues, be it the drought or otherwise, for the sake of keeping up good appearances.
Never mind the fact that the inability to take a shower, flush the toilet or even wash your hands in West Campus last Monday was probably a bigger deal than University Relations made it out to be. Just imagine the hundreds of flustered sorority girls unable to shower after an exerting P.E. class (or even a brisk walk across campus in the 90-plus degree weather). We would include West Campus males in this, but we've reached a consensus that most Samford boys don't shower enough for this to have been a disconcerting issue.
On that note, is it possible that this "severed water line" may have been the university's clever ploy to conserve water during a time of severe drought? Think about it: How much water could Samford save just by turning off the water for a few hours, even in one section of campus? Heck, that amount of water could be used to irrigate the landscaping that has seen reduced watering since May due to water restrictions.
Regardless of the fact that Samford has been watering its lawns from a private lake over the summer, is it really necessary to have landscaping look that perfect, or could that water have gone to better use? Picture driving down Lakeshore, passing various homes and businesses with drought-induced brown lawns. Then you come across Samford, with uncharacteristically lush green grass adorning its main entrance. We question whether such landscaping says "come join us for a 'near-perfect day'" or "please envy our ability to circumvent water restrictions."
As if stirring up resentment in the community weren't enough, we believe that Samford is sending the message that it is preoccupied with appearances. It is our hope that throughout the coming year, Samford won't ignore pertinent issues, be it the drought or otherwise, for the sake of keeping up good appearances.
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