Day 33-Architecture Hall

Dear UNL,

     There is a building on campus that is unlike any other building on UNL's campus.  This particular building is located on City Campus and it's a bit hidden from the every day path of the usual student.  The building we are talking about is the Architecture Hall, located to the south west of the Westbrook building.  We, for one, had no idea this building was here.  It's a special building hidden in the trees.

     When first walkig up to it, you will see a pretty red brick building that doesn't look like it quite belongs in the capitol of Nebraska.  Maybe somewhere in England or New York.  However, once you go in the double doors to the north of the building, you realize that there is more to the building that what you see on the out side.  Walking inside, you see levels upon levels or chairs, stair cases, and the elevator. Continue walking inside and you see the other part of the building.  Believe it or not, the red part of the Arch Hall building was added onto another building.  The College of Law building to be exact.  It's a building within a building.  It looks pretty awesome if we do say so ourselves. 

     So, take a look for yourselves, fellow students, and take part in enjoying the structuring and architecture that is present.  Stay classy, UNL.  We will always love you(and be confused when we first see buildings in buildings).

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 32 - Union Creepers?

Dear UNL,

We were very concerned tonight sitting in the union, causally minding our own business eating some banana chocolate chip ice cream from the dairy store.  You see, there were 4 hooded figures in all red monk-esque robes walking through the union in a straight line; if we didn't know better, we would have said they were the Dementors themselves....

Not only did they walk creepily in a straight line with their hoods drawn, but they were glaring at any and all passers-by.  We just tried to avoid looking at their eyes.............

Stay classy UNL.  We will always love you! (But will be mortally terrified of your hooded figures...)

Sincerely,
barney and killa

Day 31 - Powdered Eggs

Dear UNL,

Although we spent the entire last letter raving about how wonderful your food is, we do have one conundrum which we cannot solve.  Powdered eggs?! It is understandable to only serve those at City campus dining halls, sure, there are plenty of vegans who appreciate this, we are sure.  However, what about the rest of us meat-and-egg-eating community? Would some REAL eggs even at the East Campus Union hurt anyone?? They produce their own eggs here at UNL, so why not put them to good use in the community of college students?

For those of us who enjoy REAL, not dry & powdery with-questionable-contents eggs, we are desperately seeking your assistance.

Stay Classy UNL. We will always love you, just maybe not your powdered egg substitute.

Sincerely,
barney and killa

Day 31- That One Water Bottle

Dear UNL,

     Thank you for having big, tough, seeming guys who carry around a Phineas and Ferb water bottle.  This is the third one we've seen on a guy, but this time it was so much better when he was big and burly.  It made our day.

     Phineas and Ferb rock!  Stay classy, UNL.  We will always love you (and sing the Phineas and Ferb theme song.)

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 30- Selleck Dining Hall

Dear UNL,

     Today was the start of a brand new adventure.  It took in part of going out of our comfort zones and blasting in, guns ablazing.  Ok, well maybe not guns ablazing.  More like walking inside the doors of Selleck slowly, wondering if anyone was going to stop us.  See, we've never been to the Selleck Dining Hall before, and it was something we were willing to try. Granted, that was in part of barney's incessant need of food..... Yes. That was part of the blame.

     However, the adventure in and of itself, is definitely worth the recount.  We are sure you will all enjoy the misfortunes that befell some in the dining hall.  First of all, when walking into the Selleck Dining Hall, make sure the lady who is taking your money is, in fact, paying attention to you paying (that is, if you're paying with cash) for your meal.  Other wise, she'll give you the incorrect change and vast amounts of confusion ensues.  She'll catch you as you are walking away, talking to your friends and not even looking at the change she gave you, prefering instead, to trust those employed by the great state of Nebraska and it's secondary schooling.  Fellow students, don't trust those employed.  Not that we are saying that they are keeping your change on purpose, but sometimes when people start talking while they are supposed to be working, some things are pushed to the side and only partially accounted for.  Once she catches you, she'll ask you what change she gave you.  This tactic we believe is partially pushed by the Mathematics department.  They are requiring you to think on your feet and be able to do math with the snap of your fingers.  If you are like barney, this will come with some difficulty, leaning towards sticking your hand out to the "lunch lady" for her to count, as you know it will go faster if she does it instead of you.  If you are like killa, the math will be easy cheesy and you'll have counted your change, remembered what you paid with, have subtracted it from the cost of your meal and demanded your correct change.  (Actually, if you're like killa, you will have used a meal plan like most students on campus).  Once the confusion is fixed and you have the correct change and the lunch lady is subdued, you are free to find a seat in the vast array of tables and chairs that is the Selleck Hall Dining Area.  Good luck.  May the force be with you.

     Once you've found a spot to pop a squat and you've set all your belongings down, it's time to experience the amazingness of food.  Imagine with us.  You are walking past the tables, past the lunch lady with minute mathematical problems and to the lines of food.  Look to your left and you see the beverage line, the silverware, and the ice cream.  Slowly move your head towards the middle and you see the salad bar, ethinic food, and good old pizza!  Move to the right and you see turkey burgers, french fries, rows upon rows of cereal, and yet another salad bar.  Could this be any more perfect?!  Go for it.  We dare you.  Pick up a plate and eat your way into oblivion.  All you can eat for the low price of $7.25.  Sounds perfect for the college student.

     One of the nice things about the Dining Hall in Selleck, is that it is the prime spot for people watching.  People don't think when they eat, so anytime it's customary for people to eat, you get to see their true sides.  Take, for instance,  the one guy we noticed sitting by himself, watching/reading something on his computer screen.  He was also attempting, yes attempting, to eat noodles at the same time.  He had his headphones in and was totally engrossed in whatever was on the screen.  Now as he is getting ready to take another bite, something happens on the screen and his attention is thus diverted and his attempt to shovel the noodles into his mouth is thwarted.  His noodles slip, unnoticed, off his fork onto the table top, almost onto his lap.   We were not aware that it was customary to eat your noodles off the table.

     Other things we've noticed are as follows:

• If you are a college aged male, you are required to shove 7 pieces of pizza into your mouth at one time.
• Spoons and forks are just a suggestion.  Just because they are there and available, doesn't mean you have to use them.
• The strawberries and cream are very popular choices at the Selleck Dining Hall.
• Napkins are also, only a suggestion.
• Talking with your mouth full and extremely open is, surprisingly, polite here in the world of college students.  (unfortuntately)

     These are the times we've experienced in our first time at the Selleck Dining Hall.  Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and cringe at the manners of the college students).

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 29- UNL Cornhusker Marching Band

Dear UNL,

We would like to thank you. Early in the morning, when walking to the campus Rec, or to class, or maybe for some of you fellow readers and students, to the library, we are able to enjoy the wonderous sounds of the UNL Marching Band. If you happen to be walking past Memorial Stadium, you might (as we have) stop for a moment or two to watch the band practice.

We know for us, walking past during the practice takes us back to the good old days. We reminisce of the days in our very own high school marching bands. The shout of commands from the band director and the incessant, mind numbing, soul hitting beat of the metronome. Yes. It takes us back.

We've even found ourselves (unknowingly, of course) stepping in time to the music we hear, not so much trickling more like blaring, out of the stadium. Imagine our surprise when we even notice that we are in step!! Marching band has been ingrained in our minds so much that 3 or 4 years later, we are still, shall we say, brainwashed.

It was almost as if we weren't in control of our bodies! But don't get us wrong. We thoroughly enjoy the small trips down memory lane. It's ok to get stuck in the past. However, if anyone ever wants to take over the world, might we suggest an extra loud, extra annoying metronome and a hard as heck band director to call out commands. We promise all current and past marching band kids will find themselves snapping to attention and marching in lockstep. A full response shouting, command following, crowd of drones. It will be entertaining, we promise you that.

UNL Cornhusker Marching Band, keep at it, you sound great. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and march in lockstep to society's expectations).

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 28- Creeper at UNL Rec Center C/O UNL

Dear Creeper,

Please do not stare openly at us while we work on the total body circuit. It's quite unnerving and very, very creepy. Just because we are in your direct line of vision, doesn't mean we want to be the object of your interest. There are TV's by you. WATCH THEM! Contrary to popular belief, we do not come to the Rec Center to be gawked at, stared at, leered at, or even laughed at (though, we didn't see you doing that....at least openly). Are we at the ZOO?! No, so if you're going to look, look quick and look away. We caught you and then it got awkward.

K thanksbye! Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and watch out for creepers at the Rec).

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 27- The Fountain

Dear UNL,

     We should all take time to stop by the fountain outside of the City Union and take a moment to dip our feet in while it is still somewhat nice outside.  Soon, the water will be drained and we will all have to wait until next May, to experience the feeling of the cool water.  So, students of UNL, if you're passing by the fountain, take a load off.  Dip your feet into the magical waters and see if you are the recipient of magical powers!

     Stay classy, UNL.  We will always love you.

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 26- Awkward Momets On Campus; Part 1

Dear UNL,

     This particular letter could actually be a written novel. But we feel we must share with you. There are so many awkward moments on campus, we wish we could videotape them all for you, and post them on youtube so everyone could join in on the entertainment. But that wouldn't be very nice of us, and for the most part, we enjoy being nice. Now keep in mind, that we can't see ALL the awkward moments on campus, so we're just going to write about the ones we do see. (DUH). But if you feel that we missed one, by all means, let us know!

     One of these said moments, happened when killa was driving through campus and she witnessed a man skipping through the grass carrying a butterfly net. But just wait, it gets awkwarder..... More awkward. He was also singing! Now who on our great planet Earth, does that?! Was he trying to catch butterflies? If so, what was he planning on doing with them? And why the heck, in the name of all things Husker, was he singing???? That is the part that stumps us the most. Is there some "Skipping-while-catching-butterflies-in-the-grass" musical that we don't know about? If anyone could tell us what's going on, that would be much appreciated.

     Secondly, a couple of days ago, while barney was walking on campus, they noticed a person sitting off to the side of the sidewalk/path. Now barney didn't think much of it until she got closer. Said person was sitting crosslegged, in a skirt, eating cheese and talking to the tree. Yes, you read right. Talking to the tree. barney was a bit confused, so she slowed her gait down a bit in hopes of catching part of the.....conversation. Now wait ladies and gentlemen, this is going to get good. The first thing barney heard was the woman say, "So, great oak, why are you so tall?". Now, being completely honest here. barney, being the curious college student that she is, listened to hear what the great oak would respond, before realizing what she was doing and paying more attention to the woman. After a few seconds, the woman asked another question. "Great oak, would you like some cheese? I'll share with you and you can eat it while you share your tale of greatness and how annoying squirrels can be.". As much as barney wanted to learn the tale of the oak's greatness, she was going to be late for class, so she hurried over to her building. We shake our heads at this. Sure people can talk to inatimate objects. Heck, we do it all the time. But to have an actual conversation and to OFFER them CHEESE? That's completely out of our league. UNL, we wonder. We really, really wonder.

     Now of course there are more awkward moments to write of, but no one likes to read loooong letters, so we'll spare you and come back with some more. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and look forward to awkward moments we can cherish).

Sincerely
killa & barney

Day 25- Gallant Elite

Dear UNL,

     We've noticed, UNL. Don't think we haven't noticed. "What in the world are you talking about?" You're saying in your head right now(or so we think). We will ease your confusion, hang tight.

Gallantry: 1. Nobility of spirit or action; courage. 2. Chivalrous attention toward women; coutliness.

     When we say that what is your first response? Maybe it would be medieval knights fighting firey dragons to save a Damsel in distress. Or maybe its a prince on a beautiful white steed with a jousting stick. Or quite possibly, its Sir Gallahad or Sir Lionel (no, not Richie), both of which were knights as well.

     Keeping that in mind, we'd like to tell you of some thing we've found. Hidden here on UNL's campus, we've found gallant knights clad in red, with white helmets. These red and white knights we speak of? None other than our own University of Nebraska Cornhusker Football team. Now, hang on there. We haven't seen the ENTIRE team acting in these ways, just a select few. But the number is growing steadily, everyday.

     First on our list of the Gallant Elite is Husker Defensive Tackle, Jared Crick. Up until this moment in time(approximately a week and a half ago) we had never seen such manners on campus. Someone we knew relayed this story to us and we believe we had to share it. She was walking into the Westbrook building and he gallantly held the door open for her. How nice was that?

     Not even a week later, Nebraska Linebacker, Alonzo Whaley, joined the ranks of the Gallant Elite. killa was on her way to class and found herself stunped by the large, heavy, immobile door. Have no fear, killa! Alonzo Whaley is here! He got right on it, defeating the evil, heavy door and opened it for the Damsel in distress, our very own killa. If it hadn't been for him, killa would still be stuck in the building! Thank you, Alonzo Whaley!

     Now, the headlines should read: "The Gallant Elite Strikes Again!". However, sadly they don't. Either way, just today, it was witnessed that our Nebraska Cornernback, Prince Amukamara(who was/is frankly the founder of the Gallant Elite) was crowned king of the hour. He was seen on campus, holding the door for not one! Not Two! But four ladies walking outside. What a gentleman! If only we could find more like him on campus.

     Gentlemen of UNL, read closely and take notes. The Gallant Elite have set a high standard for you. Ladies of UNL, please say "Thank you!" When a guy holds the door open for you. He doesn't have to. He's just being polite. We need more polite people on campus.

     Thank you for giving us a glimpse of what UNL can be. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you(and keep our eye out for the Gallant Elite).

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 24- Tornado Siren Drills

Dear UNL,

     We know that it is for our own safety and well-being that you test the tornado sirens out. However, please don't test them on a beautiful day like today. Test them when it's super windy or reaaaaly hot or all around gloomy. We mean, obviously not on days where it could trick some people into heartattacks because they might think there's a tornado. Most of us, Nebraskans, no what's what. But we have quite a few people here from different countries and we wouldn't want to confuse them. The sirens are an invader of the peace for those of us trying to enjoy the beeeaauutiful weather.

     We thank you for keeping us safe. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you ( and be eternally grateful for your practices to keep us out of harm's way).

Sincerely,
killa & barney

Day 23 - Campus Celebrities: Part Deux

Dear UNL,

This is not so much a letter to ya'll, but a shout-out to some of our favorite campus celebrities. (Granted, everyone can still read it, and enjoy some of the triumphs (and failures...) of the campus elite)

1.  The first shout out goes to Alonzo Whaley.  Thank you for being the FIRST courteous football star we have encountered on campus.  Killa was very appreciative of how you held the door for her walking into class, even though she was at least 30 feet away.  It was a very polite gesture, and we are proud of you!! Thanks Alonzo! You are our new favorite player, just because you are so polite!

2.  And now...to pick on him yet again....Niles Paul.  Please Niles, DO NOT...I repeat DO NOT follow Dejon Gomes when he jaywalks.  Ok?!?!?  Especially while texting, man...PLEASE! As funny as it was to watch you scream like a little girl as you almost got hit by a truck; the Huskers need you, so please don't do it again! You know how you run so fast on the field? Please use that skill when avoiding traffic next time.

3.  Adi Kunalic, Dejon Gomes, Niles Paul, and your friends...
We know you guys are celebrities.  (and we love seeing you guys around campus) Duh.  But please do not act like the "plastics" from Mean Girls (we mean this in the nicest possible sense); walking side by side down the sidewalk, blocking anyone from passing you.  And if you insist on doing this...please walk at a faster pace than that of a turtle.  We have seen you on the football field, we know you can move fast.  Some of us are not going to the NFL, and actually need to get to class to make something of ourselves in the future.

Stay classy UNL! We will always love you (and the entertainment/occasional courtesy your football players bring)

Sincerely,
barney and killa