When nature calls we all must answer the door, no matter the place or time.
I can recall a few days back when nature called, and I answered. At the time I was between classes, so I was forced to use one of the restrooms at Bakersfield College. In this particular instance, I chose to make a pit stop in the Science and Mathematics Building.
After I did my business and began to exit the stall, I was appalled at the filth written on the stall walls. The walls were filled with a variety of topics, ranging from sex to drugs.
One particular comment mentioned a particular faculty member, whom I won’t mention by name, and described that the teacher is a “fucking queer.”
Another, which promoted drug use among the student body, said “If it ain’t growin, don’t blaze it,” referring to the use of marijuana (or a “blunt” as it is often referred). Many of the comments that filled the walls are far too inappropriate to comment on publicly.
As I made my way to other area restrooms on campus, the same type of material was found.
For example, as I entered the men’s restroom located within the Fine Arts Department, there were a number of comments (again, primarily about sex) offering “services” to other students.
One said something to the effect, with certain words omitted, “Hey, this is the campus jock. I’m looking for my first time… to experience what a real man is like.”
OK, don’t get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against homosexuality, however, I do not think that material like this should be on public display.
Students have the right to do and say what they choose, whether it be their sexual preference, drug use, or the latter, but I don’t need to know about it.
Basically, students need to grow up and realize that they have now entered college. This isn’t high school. I would expect a deeper level of maturity from this student body.
While in high school in Tehachapi, it is true, this type of obscenity offended me. However, that was high school, and this type of unacceptable behavior can be expected to occur to a point.
The next time I walk through those doors, when nature calls, I will be prepared.
I can only offer one piece of advice to students who choose to vandalize BC property, which is clearly happening on a regular basis.
If you are one of the mature ones, right on.
I commend you for your level of responsibility and maturity in choosing not to take part in this filth. You have chosen to keep your sexual life behind closed doors – where it belongs.
It’s time for each of us to grow up and take a stand against this act of vandalism and disrespect toward our school. Remember, it’s your school – respect and take pride in what you’ve been given.