Commuting students don’t have the option of their dorm-dwelling comrades: they have no dorm bed to go slip into if there’s dead time between classes.
To answer that problem, the university last week opened The Commuters’ Lounge.
Up until the lounge opened, commuting students were forced to spend their “down time” in public spaces, which generally are congested and raucous.
Now there’s a home away from home for communters in the lounge that comes fully equipped with an ample sectional sofa for big study sessions, a futon (for students who are wanting to squeeze a nap in between classes), a refrigerator, microwave, lockers for storage and a plasma television with cable.
It is located behind Elam Hall, adjacent to Lipscomb Security for added convenience in case of an emergency.
For questions or comments, visit the Campus Life office located at the bottom of the Student Center.
Scott McDowell, vice president for student development, was instrumental in the construction of The Commuters’ Lounge.
Last week, he invited commuting students to take a tour of the lounge and also asked them for questions or suggestions about how it can better serve their needs.
Sophomore Denise de la Torre, who is studying biology, suggested that “the hours be extended, since there are many commuters who have evening classes or labs.”