Saturday, February 18, 2012

Bathroom Review--(New) Student Union

All the news about the student union’s renovations has been about Chick-Fil-A, the Jim Henson statue and asbestos-mania.

But new bathrooms have been added as well, replacing the famous super-bathroom near the old McDonalds. Do the new ones stand up to their historic forefathers? Yes, but not without a few noticeable problems.

The new bathrooms aren’t as big as the old ones, but are a heck of a lot nicer-looking. Emphasis is placed on the colors gray and black, which contrasts well with the porcelain fixtures. The only problem with this color scheme is the inclusion of dark and powder blue. Putting the colors of UNC and Duke anywhere on this campus is pretty suspect, and it may encourage people to

just pee on the floors. Walking down the hallway, there is no way to know that the proper place to empty your bladder or bowels is just around the corner. The only advertisement for bathrooms is a small, thin sign right next to the door.

The new union bathrooms followed in the footsteps of their quite-famous predecessors. While they can’t equal the history (using the same urinal that Boomer Esiason did!) they make up for it with style and looks. If only I could find them quicker.

Rating: 3 out of 4 flushes

Directions: Enter using the far left entrance. Go down the stairs and towards the new Chevy Chase ATMs. The bathroom is just past there.

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