At
CSULB only the strong survive the first
week
A few centuries back, an up-and-coming young
observer named Charles Darwin proposed a
theory known as survival of the fittest.
Darwin traveled the globe on a vessel donning
the name the S.S. Beagle, gathering bits
and pieces of evidence along the way to
verify that his hypothesis was the real
deal.
Flash forward to the present day, and we
have discovered that the biggest shred of
proof that Darwin sought lies right here
at Cal State Long Beach.
Survival of the fittest officially starts
next week. Trust me, it’s a case where only
the strong survive.
Only those among us with the strongest mentalities
can endure the endless quest for a parking
spot. Last year, I nearly went mad because
of all the times that I thought I had found
a decent parking spot only to realize that
there was a tiny vehicle sandwiched between
two behemoth SUVs.
Then there’s the line for the bookstore.
Once again only those of us who are blessed
with a miraculous combination of powerful
legs, an iron will and unshakeable patience
can dig deep enough within themselves to
remain sane after three hours of a barely
moving line to purchase two paperback books
that cost $100 each.
And, of course, we arrive at the lunchtime
problem. You better be strong for this one.
Speaking on my own behalf, I usually get
pretty hungry around noon or so, especially
after I’ve sat through a few classes. However,
the moment I step outside the classroom
I’m washed away by a sea of people who apparently
are just as hungry as I am. Because once
I try to grab a bite to eat, the lines starts
at the dining area, but seems to end at
about the same place where my classroom
is - in LA1.
Eh, but don’t worry too much, because those
lines will start disappearing in about two
weeks or so.
But then again, that’s still two weeks from
now.
So, remember that the survival of the fittest
principle is definitely in effect here at
CSULB.
I’m left with only a few last words to all
newcomers: I have forewarned you about the
lines (my duty as a good citizen) and, above
all, be prepared.
Ben D. Dimapindan is a print journalism
major at Cal State Long Beach.
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