WHITE BOARD
Since texting is clearly impractical and inefficient, email is outdated, and Twitter and Facebook are too mainstream to even think of using, some of my hall mates insist on broadcasting their lives and schedules on their white boards. This level of “communication” on the white board is extremely unnecessary and rather obnoxious to see every time you stroll down the hall. That being said, a reasonable level of communication via the white board is encouraged between and among roommates. For example, “(Insert roommate’s name), phone dead, locked out of room, find me in lounge or dining hall,” was seen in my friend’s dorm the other day. Clearly this is a situation in which using the white board as a message board is acceptable. And it can be a lifesaver.
So review this list and weigh your options carefully. The dorm white board is a crucial part of your personhood in college. Your hall mates will associate you with whatever is on your board – so keep it clean and make sure what you put on there is reflective of your character and personality. Viva la white board.
