Sergio Bardesi-Texocotitla
A&E and Chive Editor
Dear Sergio:
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been hearing extremely “disruptive” activities begin at exactly 3:14 a.m. from my neighbor’s dorm. For the audiences’ sake, I’ll refer to these… events as “competitive Candyland.” They constantly clack their pieces on the board, and their cries of joy cause me great consternation! I love studying at night in my bed while wearing my Pikachu pajamas, but my grades have been suffering since I haven’t gotten a good night’s sleep. Then, every night at exactly 3:26 a.m., that frustrating frat boy’s victory screech rings through my ears.
My eyes are beyond bloodshot. I’m at my wit’s end. Should I ask my RA to talk to them? Should I just tape a note to his door? Please, I’ll take any advice.
A million thanks,
Mahna Kala ‘24
They/theirs
Mahna Kala,
I highly recommend reporting your rather rude neighbors’ activity to your resident advisor. The very next time this happens, immediately alert your RA – even if it’s at 3 a.m. – so they can put an end to these incredibly disrespectful activities. Studious night owls deserve respect, too.
If your RA even hesitates on interrupting the late-night festivities, then take heart Mahna! Only a thin wall separates your wall and theirs’. As soon as you hear the game pieces hit the board, smack the wall! Screech back!
Play the famous movie “Stuart Little,” since all students are not immune to the cinematic masterpiece directed by Rob Minkoff. They will fall silent. I’ll wager the five dollars I have saved to pay my student loans that they will even ask if they can join you. Be warned, the rest of your floor may attempt to join in.
Knock on their door loudly, leave an aggressively worded note, and demand a written apology. Should our community allow competitive Candyland players to create disruptions for the dormitory night owls? Absolutely not.
In solidarity, we stand!
Sergio Bardesi-Texocotitla
