2008 Woodie Awards
Pub It Up
Terry Badman
Issue date: 1/31/07 Section: Opinion
Castleton, I'm calling you out.
That's right. The gloves are coming off, the sleeves are rolling up, and I'm ready to throw down like an Irishman on St. Patrick's Day.
I am the Rocky Balboa of student journalists - punchy and completely willing to lead with my face.
All kidding aside, I do think it's time that Castleton, the "small college with a big heart," take a stand against any naysayers and give us what we want.
Give us our bloody pub.
Yes that's right. I want a place where I can gather with my friends (of legal age, of course) and enjoy a nice cold brewskie or two. And I'm not talking about one of those "once in a while" kind of places either. I'm talking about a bar, tavern, alehouse, taproom, or whatever the hell you wish to call it
Students need a watering hole.
And no, The Dog is not my idea of an acceptable watering hole. The Dog is like porn - it serves its purpose, but you feel real dirty when you're done with it.
I'm talking about a social gathering spot, a classy joint where everyone can enjoy themselves after a long day of cramming for classes or nursing hangovers.
Looking for a way to keep students from going home every weekend? Give them a place to chill out! Students are always complaining about how little there is to do around here on weekends.
Plus, people like myself are often crammed with work schedules all week long. We could use a little refreshment on the weekends to recharge our batteries.
Give us a permanent pub! A place where people can gather to relax, play pool, dance, read poetry, and have legitimate beer pong contests for prizes or something. Bring in some bands, too! Because you know damn well that no one is going to see them play at Fireside.
It could have a fancy-dancy name like The Glass Onion, The Round Room, The Pawn Shop, or a dozen other musically-inspired things. Let the students name it! Personally, I'd name it The Limelight - cuz Neil Peart rawks
That's right. The gloves are coming off, the sleeves are rolling up, and I'm ready to throw down like an Irishman on St. Patrick's Day.
I am the Rocky Balboa of student journalists - punchy and completely willing to lead with my face.
All kidding aside, I do think it's time that Castleton, the "small college with a big heart," take a stand against any naysayers and give us what we want.
Give us our bloody pub.
Yes that's right. I want a place where I can gather with my friends (of legal age, of course) and enjoy a nice cold brewskie or two. And I'm not talking about one of those "once in a while" kind of places either. I'm talking about a bar, tavern, alehouse, taproom, or whatever the hell you wish to call it
Students need a watering hole.
And no, The Dog is not my idea of an acceptable watering hole. The Dog is like porn - it serves its purpose, but you feel real dirty when you're done with it.
I'm talking about a social gathering spot, a classy joint where everyone can enjoy themselves after a long day of cramming for classes or nursing hangovers.
Looking for a way to keep students from going home every weekend? Give them a place to chill out! Students are always complaining about how little there is to do around here on weekends.
Plus, people like myself are often crammed with work schedules all week long. We could use a little refreshment on the weekends to recharge our batteries.
Give us a permanent pub! A place where people can gather to relax, play pool, dance, read poetry, and have legitimate beer pong contests for prizes or something. Bring in some bands, too! Because you know damn well that no one is going to see them play at Fireside.
It could have a fancy-dancy name like The Glass Onion, The Round Room, The Pawn Shop, or a dozen other musically-inspired things. Let the students name it! Personally, I'd name it The Limelight - cuz Neil Peart rawks
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