(ASU)
When a person is around the area
known as Memorial Union at Arizona State University, they can sense all kinds
of mixed emotions floating around in the traffic of hundreds of students When a
person is around the area known as Memorial Union at Arizona State University,
they can sense all kinds of mixed emotions floating around in the traffic of
hundreds of students. Especially when it comes to the main main floor of the MU
(what all the students refer to it as, short for Memorial Union) you can sense
urgency and anxiety as well of these college students just looking for their
way in life and looking to produce great futures for themselves. Basically, the
Memorial Union of Arizona State University is a great environment to be around
whether you are or aren’t a student because there are so many things you can do
in and out of it as well as enjoying the campus of the university. Not only
that, but it is very vital to the everyday lives of many students that attend
Arizona State University. The criteria for being a well-placed environment,
being accessible for everyone, and great to relax at is what would happen if
this place were to be taken from everyone who uses it? How would people feel?
Well in 2007, on November 1st a large fire was created by someone
leaving something in the stove of the basement of the Memorial Union causing a
large breakout fire to happen and for everyone to be evacuated
(AZ Central).
After
this, students, teachers, and normal by passers felt the heat and realized how
much the Memorial Union was really missed. People went on strikes to get it
fixed quicker and eventually Arizona State University itself felt the heat and
felt compelled to get the Memorial Union fixed as soon as possible. Nine months
and Fifty-three million dollars later, the Memorial Union was restored
(Hermann). Not only that but it was provided with better technology and all
kinds of new features within the building. The biggest achievement, though was
everyone realizing how vital the Memorial Union at Arizona State University was
important for everyone, all the way from a student having a hard time finishing
out their senior year to an innocent bum looking for somewhere to relax without
being heckled. The Memorial Union of Arizona State University is vital to
students, teachers, and everyone who visits and it is a perfect place to go to
relax and do anything else of that nature.
#1- Taco Bell Area
The first are to be observed is the
area where they have the fast food restaurant Taco Bell. This area is highly
important because it goes to show that it really doesn’t matter whether you are
a student, a visitor, or even a teacher you can enjoy the Memorial Union of
Arizona Status University. According to the work and examination notes of an
ASU student, teachers are seen coming into Taco Bell to eat in large groups at
certain times of the day and it is very interesting to see that most only go to
Taco Bell (Al-Khafaji). One might attribute it to Taco Bell’s three dollar deal
in which you have a choice of four different sandwiches, a bag of Dorritos
chips, and a medium drink making it a very affordable lunch for everyone. Most
people complain about the high prices at the food places at ASU but really, it
just takes a little bit of searching if you are trying to save money in the
process of staying at campus to eat. Just ask the professors, most are seen
eating at Taco Bell and most have already had the college experience in their
lives. Not only can anyone go here for cheaper food, but there is also a Wells
Fargo made especially for students and to help them with all the expenses that
they have throughout their college careers. Non-students can use the Wells
Fargo as well of course which goes to show how accessible this part of the MU
is for everybody. Also there is an exit that goes right out to the W.P. Carey
Business School which just so happens to have tens of thousands of students
attending the school within Arizona State University. If one puts all of these
factors together not only do they meet the criteria of a place that can subsume
anyone and please them, but it meets the criteria perfectly.
#2- Memorial Union Hall
This spot isn’t necessarily a
specific spot but merely a long hall that goes through the Memorial Union at
Arizona State University. This hall emphasizes the size, length, and capacity
within the Memorial Union and all of its many features. Going down the hall you
notice the Provisions on Demand Market, better known as the P.O.D. Market
within the many students and visitors of the university. At this market you can
find just about any type of necessities that you may need during a normal day
at college. Anything from snacks to band aids, clothing to drinks, and etc. you
will find at this market. This not only makes for a great spot but it makes the
Memorial Union that much more usable. Not only the Provisions on Demand Market,
but a sushi place named AFC is located there in which many people love to go to
so that they can fulfill their sushi cravings and needs. Most students love the
simplicity of AFC and how it’s located in a neat, compacted area and it’s easy
to get food to go (Al-Khafaji). On top of those spots, there is a Sun Devil
Dining spot in which students can pay to go eat, or if they have signed up for
a game plan, they can go enjoy an all you can eat buffet as they get their
meal(s) for the day. On top of that there are seats and spots to relax
everywhere around so one can be with many friends at once and could be doing
anything from relaxing and eating, to going over notes with friends with
everyone’s laptops. It really is a well put together, long hall with many
necessities around as well as lots of places to hang out around. All these
factors put together and one has a spot where can they do whatever they like,
student or not.
#3- Scoular Study
This area is the Scoular Study area
in which students, teachers, visitors, and even the occasional bums every once
in a while. What it provides for everyone is a place to relax, study, and
wi-fi! Not only that but even an ATM at the corner, just in case a person might
need some money. This area has a very relaxed mood to it for anybody looking to
take a break from their day and maybe escape the work load that comes with
being a college student. The Scoular Study Area is very important to kids in
the sense that they need this area whenever they must study for all of their
classes and not only that but there are many outlets to charge laptops, phones,
and etc. with. When passing by this area one notices all of the people that are
there mostly just relaxed looking to stop working for a decent change, and
sometimes you’ll spot a random bum or two only because the campus is a public
campus. All of that aside, it is a great area in a great part of Arizona State
University. On average, thousands of people go in and out of the Memorial Union
at Arizona State University every day (Hermann). If one thinks about this fact,
one can realize how vital the placement of everything and convenience is to
attract people into the building. Not only attract the people to the building,
but to keep them coming back as well. This specific hall will always bring
students back at least because it’s a great shortcut through everything that is
air conditioned and contains places to eat as well. It definitely meets the
criteria set forth for a place to attract all kinds of people.
#4- Food Court
This area could arguably be the
biggest and most visited area would be the food court. Not only are there
bathrooms placed there conveniently for anyone in need, but there are the
following food locations: Starbucks Coffee, Qdoba Mexican Grill, The Fresh Fix,
Extreme Pita, and Papa Johns Pizza. This area not only provides variety when it
comes to food but as the other spots do as well, it provides a place to relax.
As you can tell, it is a reoccurring theme to have places for people to just
relax and put their work load on hold for a minor part of their respective
days. It is specifically located on a level just a little higher than everyone
else and one must go up stairs to go to so the view is much like looking over
everyone while you are in this area. It is greatly ventilated and has many
exits/entrances. Not only that, but the Lower Level of the Memorial Union is
located right under where one can go to enjoy plenty of things like food as
well, bowling, ping pong, pool, and etc. This spot is in the middle of
everything in the Memorial Union and the Memorial Union is basically located in
the middle of the Arizona State Tempe Campus which makes everything around
easily accessible and just a short walk away. With that being said, all of
these locations meet the criteria of being accessible by anyone and everyone,
fulfilling the needs of students, and being great places to just relax and
enjoy a break at or whatever one wishes to do.
(ASU)
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