You would think Hudson, a building where multiple classes are held would be top priority to maintain. Instead, complaint after complaint is heard throughout the halls and rooms. Students and faculty are fed up with the state of Hudson; something needs to be done because frankly no one wants to go to class or work in a building that is falling apart around them.
Where to start with the major problems Hudson has? How about the fact that the heat does not work all of the time? Sometimes the heat works on one side of the building and not the other. Students arrive to class with their parkas and blankets ready for whatever temperatures they may have to endure for the next hour or so. Some professors have even taken it upon themselves to move their class to another building altogether, just so that they are not freezing during cold days on campus. All anyone wants is to be comfortable, not having to wear a parka, while learning and teaching.
While on the subject of classrooms not being up to par, can we discuss the wasp problem on third floor? Yes, wasps have invaded the building, or room 305 specifically, and have been there for what seems like forever. We all know these little creatures fly about the room, normally staying by the ceiling, but every once in a while they dive bomb the unsuspecting students below. Now normally I would say to let them live, but they are a huge distraction in the classroom. Instead of focusing on what the professor is saying, everyone is focused on the tiny bug buzzing around, hoping it doesn’t decide to drop any lower. I mean really, is it that hard to get rid of the wasps? What happens if there is someone who is allergic to said bug, and one day, they get stung? Is that going to be the day where they finally say, “Hey, we should do something about the wasps in Hudson?”
While the wasps fly above the lights, students and faculty have to deal with another unwanted pest in the building. It is no secret that Hudson has a mold problem; I mean, it shouldn’t really surprise us after the whole mold-in-the-dorms issue. For one, this is not safe, especially for those with allergies. Guess they won’t be going to class, or they may have to move offices. And second, it is just plain gross and needs to be dealt with when it becomes an issue.
Hudson has a list of things to fix a mile long. It’s too long to list and explain here, but to say it lightly, Hudson sucks. No one wants to learn or teach in a cold, bug- and mold-infested building. So, maybe something should be done about the ancient building on campus, or at least acknowledge the problem and not sweep it under the nasty carpets.