Day 1 With Those Who Remain

I’m in a GroupMe with those still staying on campus, ominously titled “Those Who Remain”. With the constant serious emails and desolate buildings, it seems fitting for this apocalyptic campus. So, you might be tempted to think that people are complaining and lamenting in the chat. But no, it’s exactly the opposite! Today students were sharing administrative changes that hadn’t been published yet, figuring out what to do with all the supply donations at Hardy House (which consists of necessities like shampoo and ramen), and just all around being supportive of each other <3

I guess the general vibe is a “we’re in this together” mentality. And even though everything sucks, we’re just trying to make the most of it. I had brunch and dinner outside because it wasn’t too cold (and also because we can’t eat in the dining halls anymore 😔) and it was pretty nice! With our disposable plastic knives we tried to cut into some surprisingly-not-bad pork chops, and we talked about the uncertainties that lay ahead and where to scavenge next for donations that students left behind.

We settled on Frosh Quad which we will promptly raid tomorrow. I’m surprised by myself, but I’m actually looking forward to what comes next!