Last week we took a journey toward becoming fully fledged Wolfpack members. I gave you seven Wolf Laws to abide by, and I’m sure by now, you have burned all your UNC shirts, loaded money onto your All Campus account, and taught yourself how to walk up a staircase. But, my fellow students, we are not done yet. To finally become completely socially acceptable, finalize your membership to the Wolfpack with these last eight Wolf Laws.
8. Be discrete in choosing a seat.
Don’t sit next to someone on the bus if there are other empty seats. Unless you are best friends with the person, there is no need for you to be sitting directly next to them. Being shoulder to shoulder with someone will make them uncomfortable. Every time you get on a bus, try to remember this:
9. Don’t stop in the middle of crowded walkways and talk.
My absolute favorite thing in the world is when I’m walking up the main staircase in D.H . Hill Library and there is a group of students standing in front of me having a conversation. I just love it when I can’t go anywhere because they’re blocking my path with their conversation about tomorrow night’s episode of Glee. Really, it makes my day.
This stalling, thrills other students too. Travis Radford, a junior in human biology claimed “It’s just really aggravating, especially if you’re running late to class and you have to slam on the brakes, literally, to keep from running into someone that decided the middle of the sidewalk would be the perfect place to stop and admire the scenery.”
10. Don’t remind the professor to assign homework.
If you missed this memo in high school, here it is: If the professor does not assign homework, do not remind him/her. Even if you know you were supposed to have homework, it will be okay. Breathe. You can survive without homework for one night. I know I can.
11. Hold the elevator.
If you see someone coming, stick your arm out. Trust me, they won’t waste more than two seconds of your precious time. No one you hold the elevator for is going to the second floor anyway. We’re all over that now, right?
12. Don’t leave tables dirty at the dining halls.
I realize there are people who work at the dining halls who wipe down the tables after they’re used, but this is not an excuse to be a pig. The people working there are not your mommies and daddies. They don’t want to touch your dirty, balled up napkin. Plus, if an employee does not have the chance to wipe down the table, you’re leaving it dirty for another student. Have some respect; clean up after yourself.
13. Learn to drive.
Students on N.C. State campus tend to drive one of two ways; like 90 year old women or like Kyle Busch. As much as we all know driving fast is fun, campus is not your own personal NASCAR track. On the other hand, creeping slowing along Cates Avenue is not the answer. And, for goodness sake—you can turn right on red.
14. You don’t own the brick.
Skateboarders, you do not have free reign of every brick on campus. You can skateboard all day long. That’s totally fine with me. In fact, please do, because I’m sure it’s good for your health. But, when it comes to people walking by, skateboards become a walking hazard. Just be courteous and share the brick.
15. Don’t leave exit doors open long enough for them to beep.
I was sitting in the Atrium last week and, of course, someone left the exit door open too long and it started to beep. This happens to the doors in on-campus buildings specifically labeled as exit doors. Students tend to stare dumbfounded at the door, seemingly confused at where the high pitched noise is coming from. Do everyone’s ears a favor and close the door.
Now, if you can follow the given 15 laws, you can consider yourself a 100 percent socially acceptable member of the Wolfpack. And, remember: Live red. Bleed red. Follow the Wolf Laws.
