Campus Police Gone Wild
Days go by, weeks even. You think you're safe. Until one day, when the weather finally gets nice, and campus police comes out in force. I imagine their conversation went something like this:
"Uh...whatcha wanna do?"
"Beats me man, we could drive around the parking lot a coupla more times or something."
"Yeah...uh... hey, you wanna give that guy a ticket?"
"Sure man, sounds like a good time. We haven't given any tickets in a while."
"Been to cold to get outta the damn car."
"Yeah."
The night just went downhill from there. I was parked in the upper parking lot for three weeks, when it was dead cold outside, and never recieved so much as a warning. Then BAM, warm weather comes around and tickets start spreading around like malaria in the congo. No warnings, nothing. If I'm parked there for that long with no consequences, I might just get the idea that i was allowed to park there. Gee, why would I get that impression? Because theres no other parking anywhere? Hmm.
Unfortunately campus security had other ideas. They apparently hibernated throughout the winter to give students a false sense of security before giving them a hard bitch slap to the left temple.
Campus security needed a way to vent their frustration.... They found "lot A." Again. Reminds me of a librarian I used to have, you know, one of those people who liked to abuse the power that they didn't actually have. Yelling things like "Stop yelling!!" across the library, or riding students because their book was two days overdue. Hmm...
On the plus side, at least i finally found a use for all those recycling bins that the school puts in every single room.
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Parking is a major issue at SHU and I do not doubt that the campus police like the warmth of their cars, but that does not change the fact that you are breaking the rule. You have probably been parked in that same space that entire three weeks, taking some commuter's space. I was elated to see tickets flagging the resident's cars. They shouldn't be parking where they are not allowed. And I do agree that they should have given tickets over the winter months. At the beginning of the year, we were all given the limitations, even commuters. Parking is crappy here, and you probably don't have a spot near your dorm. Just remember: Caritas Christi is always open, just a shuttle away. As a commuter, I am very familiar with that nether region.
Uh oh, I broke a rule and got fined ten dollars! That'll sure stop me from doing it again. Why don't they give me a spanking while their at it? Especially seeing as how I only got fined once for the 21+ days I parked there. Damn.
If seeing parking tickets makes you elated, I shudder to think what a "family trip to the mall" does for you.
Silly commuter.
Check out my blog about my opinion on the parking lot situation also....
blogs.setonhill.edu/StefanieRobb
I agree with you Paul, its getting ridiculous to come out with parking tickets when people "HAVE" to park in illegal spots because of the minimial parking spots.
You are a resident anyways Paul, so don't complain about parking tickets because you are not supposed to park up in A lot anywho.
You know somebody should do research of the ratio of students on campus with cars and the avergae number of commuters on campus at any given time compared to number of aviable spots (oh yeah don't forget to add in people parking for shows,cermonies, and what not). I bet you could find some good solid evidence their why our school needs more parking space. It just might get somebody to finally get of their @$$ and build us a parking lot. Oh well, what do I care...I graduate in May from this hole anyway. Good luck to the rest of you.
Am i wrong when i say students pay for passes to park on campus? Is it any fault of the students that the parking on the campus sucks ?? NO the answer is NO... and so what if the residents are lazy and don't want to walk 1000 miles to their dorm. Big whoopty doo..when your living here on campus next year, i dont wanna hear ya bitch.
So the illusive, cowardly Michael shows up...I see Google's homepage are your call letters now.
Oh Michael, how we have missed your random bitchiness, glad to see you back. Paul, you have a right to complain, but then again, so do commuters. Your llegal parking may have caused commuters to get tickets because they have been forced to park in elsewhere illegal spots, so when you hear them bitching about getting tickets, i dont' want you to give them any of your shit, because it just may be your fault.
Hey Michael (whoever you are Mr. Google man),
First of all, I am a commuter and I live close to this school. I will NEVER become a resident at this campus. Obviously everyone hates you on NMJ so please scoot your way off of here quietly because we surely would not miss you. Oh big whoopty doo about residents... IT IS A PROBLEM SIR. I probabley pay triple the amount that you pay to go to school here (if you go here). I deserve every right to have a parking spot on campus. This isn't high school when there were never parking spots and I was not allowed to drive to school. For example, yesterday I had to walk half way to the Carista Christi (whatever it is) in the freaking rain! But no all the Havey men get valet parking right up front close to their dorm rooms.
Hey Michael....
Just step away before you get yourself into more trouble and more people disliking you.
Wooahh stef hun, back up a lil bit. Some people may "hate" Michael, but i would just like to clarify something...i don't. I dont' hate him, whoever the hell he is, i respect the fact that he has an opinion and i also realize the fact that he is allowed to voice it, whether it agrees with someone or not. People should never get mad over other peoples differing opinions, *cough Lit class cough* But we won't go there, but yeah, i don't hate him, i respect the fact that he has an opinion and he voices it, however, i think he is a freakin coward who can't stand behind his words. Yes Little Mr. Feisty, im talking to you, why don't you claim your opinions and quit trying to hide behind random email addresses. I mean obviously noone can figure out who you are anyways, and even with your email address, we more than likely wouldn't have more success in determining who you are, so the worst you would get would be a nasty email, but hell, you get so much shit on here anyways what would it matter?
O yeah, i forgot something. Michael, i think i figured out why you picked google as your email address, when we click on your name and it comes up, are we supposed to type in a search word or two so we can then figure out who you are? Perhaps you should inform us which "key words" we are supposed to look under. Would it be cowardly or perhaps afraid? Im sure any of those synonyms would bring up your true identity. *Oh can you feel the burn of the SARCASM!!!!!!*
Hahahaha, oh wow. I think i like this Michael guy. What he lacks in style is made up for completely by his blatant disregard for what others think. The google thing is another point in his favor, though I think Lori is probably just flat out wrong about his motives. If I didn't want to type my email, Google would have just been the first thing that popped into my head. It's useful, it's obvious, and it makes people like Lori go on 3 page rants about how cowardly it is. I love it. Oh, and just for clarification, no,I can't feel the burn of sarcasm. Sorry Lori, maybe it was just your hot flashes.
For all we know, Michael could be your alter-ego.
Alter-id is more like it. ;)
Alas, I wish I had thought of it. But unfortunately, I can't take credit for "mystery Michael's" remarks. Sorry to disapoint you
Now Now fire chik...cool your jetts, i don't want to get your panties in a knot. Before you go assuming that I'll care if people will miss me or not, you should probably want to consider..um..stepping off this piece before you get burned. So what you are saying is the more you pay for your education..the better it is? How about you pay more because its a private catholic university..duh. Go to a public school and you won't find such high rates - and still get somewhat of the same type of education. People at seton hill pay for the name. SO havey guys park close to their dorm...do you blame them? If you lived on campus i could garuntee you would park closest to your living quarters. If not then ur just plain stupid. So theres a parking spot open close to their dorm, the only Smart thing to do is take it! Sure, you deserve a parking spot, but how bout we fix you up w/a muzzle instead.
Oh you kids, you'll never learn.
-Mel ;)
I think all of this is just funny.
Oh, Miz... that above comment is from my dear roomie...
We'll never learn ;^) I agree that it's funny, but there is a parking situation at SHU. What to do about it? *hmph* nothing, I guess. Complain seems to be the taken route, anyway...