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Column – Collegewide chaos solved

We are at an impasse, people.

A critical issue has come before us. An issue that must be quickly rectified, or it will continue to confuse students, hinder college success, and jeopardize the future and modernization of this great campus.

While administrators focus on money issues and accreditation, they’re missing the big picture. A picture that cannot be ignored any longer, or the future of this great college will be in dire straits.

That’s right people, say it with me: We need to change the names of East and West Campus.

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If you’re not a school administrator, or a student who spends 40 hours a week on campus, you probably don’t know the difference between the two.

For the sake of the college, the name of East Campus must be changed back to Main Campus, while West Campus shall be named The Expansion.

Main Campus is the heart of City College, where Administration, Student Services, Humanities, Sciences, the Cafeteria, our proud football field, and our many “temporary” buildings are located.

The only structures on the other side are a library, a theatre that isn’t even in use, and a couple other buildings, which is why it should be called The Expansion.

This proposal would limit confusion and ensure that new students find their way around the school with relative ease. If the school is serious about change and wants to increase student success, they will quickly convene.

Main Campus has been known as such throughout the school’s history. It wasn’t until the Eli Luria Library was constructed in 1989 that people referred to the two sides of campus geographically.

For 20 years, our campus has spiraled into a Marxist path, which can only be amended with swift action. Also, the names aren’t entirely geographically accurate.

Main Campus is located on the northeast side, while The Expansion is on the southwest side. This lack of judgment surely has cartographers perplexed.

It is clear that change must happen immediately. Many voted for change, and it’s time that change found its way to City College.

Granted, more emphasis could be put on educating students, and sometimes faculty, of the current campus names. Administrators could put up costly signs, print out more maps, and conduct polls.

But that will only drain the school financially and take time. Money and time we do not have.

Students are getting lost as we speak. Those who cannot find their classrooms simply give up.

Administrators need to pay attention, or students and faculty-especially classified staff-may revolt in large numbers.

Here’s a solution, lying on our doorstep, which will ensure student success while modernizing the school in accordance to its rich heritage.

We cannot ignore the issue any longer. Future generations must not suffer through our generation’s ignorance.

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