Dirty restrooms, graffiti disgust campus visitors
I am 36 years old and have been a student at Bakersfield College for a year now and I am shocked at the conduct and lack of courtesy, cleanliness and work ethics of people working and attending this college. I have noticed, on a daily basis, that the woman’s restrooms are in an almost constant state of filth. I usually visit the restrooms located below the financial aid office, which is the worst. I also visit the restroom in the Humanities building as well as the restroom near the lunchroom and on occasion the restroom near the forum. First of all, let me say I have seen an increasing amount of vulgar, pornographic drawings and words on the walls in the bathroom stalls. Second, I have seen, on numerous occasions, feces and urine on the toilet seats. Third, there is an enormous amount of trash left on the floors (including used sanitary supplies) as well as overflowing garbage containers. Fourth, frequently there is no toilet paper, soap or paper towels supplied in these restrooms.
Excuse me, is this college? Do you people not understand that this is disgusting? Do you not understand that this is how diseases are spread? Do you custodians not want to receive a paycheck? After all, if you don’t do your job why should you get paid? As a student, if I don’t do the work I don’t get the grade. It only seems fair to me. This is not only a problem for the student’s restrooms but I have also spoken to numerous staff members here at the college and the staff restrooms are in just as bad condition. I have noticed this problem in other public facilities as well. People, have a little pride and show some courtesy. Clean up after yourself. Your mama’s not here, you are the adult, so start conducting yourself as one.
I have seen many elementary age children taking tours of this campus. My question to you is this, what impression do you think children as well as adults acquire after visiting this college? My own child has been to this college twice on school tours. I have had to inspect the restrooms and the stalls before I would allow the girls to go inside and I had to direct them to certain stalls that had the least amount of graffiti in it as well as the cleanest one. That is a very difficult job to do since the restrooms look so bad. I should not be forced to do this to protect my child at a college campus. Do you think people who visit this campus are getting a good impression of the students and faculty? No I don’t think they do either. I am truly ashamed to tell anyone that I am a student of this college.
I have also noticed that there is an increasing amount of graffiti in the stairwell in the learning center. What is the point you are trying to make by doing this? If it is to prove that you are a juvenile delinquent, you have done that. My advice to you is, get out. I am here to get an education and I don’t need the likes of you inhibiting that process. If this is not kept under control I fear that one day soon we will be forced to endure the use of cameras in public restrooms and halls. I can’t say that I blame property owners. After all, they have to pay for your stupidity. But why should I have to be punished and have my rights violated? The few childish people who want to act like they are still in high school should be the ones punished. Furthermore, I don’t want the school I attend, of the school my children will soon attend to be defaced.
Do you realize that this is a public facility and you could be charged with a felony, spend time in jail and be required to pay a hefty fine? But if that’s what you want to do with your life you go right on doing it. Do you also realize this is one of the reasons why costs continue to go up for a college education? I will have my eye on you as well as so many other people at this campus. I guarantee you, you will be caught eventually and I have no problem turning you in to the proper authorities. So bring your immature self on. I’m ready to battle. By the way, just to let you know, I come to school with a camera to record all of your childish antics. Keep that in mind when you are defacing my school. And remember that pictures speak louder than words. Just think how proud your parents will be when they see a nice color 8 x 10 of their little angel defacing the college property. Wouldn’t that be a nice Christmas gift? And for New Year’s the family will receive the 8 x 10 glossy of you in your own, personal jail cell. I’m sure they’ll be making copies to send to Granny who lives out of state. You will be the talk to the family and the town. There goes that education you thought you were going to get. It will be very difficult to get that great job with the excellent benefits and two weeks vacation every year with a record such as this. But keep doing this so I can get those glossies printed up for Mom and Dad. See you around campus.
Chammie De La Rosa
BC Student
Campus construction, improvements tie up valuable parking space
I’ve been attending Bakersfield College for the last two years. Every semester it seems as though the student enrollment has increased. It wasn’t until recently that I read in The Rip, that yes indeed, the enrollment has increased 20 percent from last year.
So then my question is, knowing that enrollment has increased, why start construction on the student parking lots at the beginning of BC’s busiest time of year — fall semester?
This semester with all the construction going on, I spend at least 20 to 25 minutes trying to find a parking space. Whether the parking is near the campus or far, it doesn’t seem to matter anymore as long as I find a space.
And to tell you the truth, I don’t understand the sudden urge to “fix” the parking lots during the fall semester when they have been in the same condition during the summer.
I now ask you wouldn’t it make more sense to “fix” the parking lots during the summer sessions when few students are attending classes?
Angelica Vargas
BC Student
Students tardy when spaces are unavailable
I believe that student parking lot is simply not big enough for students attending BC. I’m sure the rest of the students are also concerned.
Everyday a student or two will show up to class late. It’s not because the student’s alarm didn’t go off.
It’s simply because the student woke up early, drove to school on time, but couldn’t find a parking space. Therefore, the student is late to class, wasting 10 to 15 minutes parking.
We can stop this insanity. There’s a way for BC to expand the parking lots for students. There’d be fewer late students and plenty of happier teachers.
Melene Joy Villamor
BC Student