I'm sorry if you're finding my contribution a little lacking in the intrigue department. Really, I do have things to say. I guess I should mention that I don't include engineering issues in the catagory of "things to say". I think the Enscquire should, in some part, be an escape from engineering, a chance to think differently for however long it takes to read 16 or so pages of tightly compressed text.

Anyways... you know, when you have this much control over the content and format and layout of a newspaper like this one, it's very tempting to just rant and rave about every subject until all readers have been completely alienated. It's satisfying to see people staring in horror at material that you've written. Not because it's bad writing, but because you've challenged their preconceptions and have made them think about something they've never had to think about before.

You might be wondering where I'm going with all this. Hopefully it'll all make sense soon.

Actually, I just thought of something I really have to say. About three times a week I buy a drink out of the pop machine in the lounge. Every time I finish a drink, I walk over to the flats of empties so that I can add mine to the pile. But before I can do this, I must rearrage and tidy everything. It's like there's been a war in the corner of the lounge. Cans and bottles are strewn everywhere. It's always a complete mess. I really want to know why. How long does it take to place an empty pop can neatly into a flat? How much extra effort does it take to reach past the pop flats and place your empty bottle into the bottle flats? And for crying out loud! If the flat is full, get a new one! They are in plain view on top of the pop machine. Reach up and grab one, place it on the full flat, and then add your empty to the newly placed flat. Extremely simple process. It's surprising that so many bright people do not understand how to dispose of their empties. Actually this brings up a related issue: dishes! Why, why, why do some of you refuse to clean up after yourselves? Where do you think you are? At home? (Well, maybe it seems that way sometimes). You are (ab)using a common area. If you use dishes, wash them when you are done. And remember that if I see you use dishes and then just leave them in the sink, I will verbally abuse you until you cry.

Whew. I think I'm done. Anyways, where was I before I started off on that tangent? I seem to remember saying something about making people think. I'm pretty sure I was going somewhere with that, albeit very slowly.

The point I was leading to was the following: save yourselves. Get out of the pit. Try new things, explore new places, and meet new people. It's very easy to become narrow minded without even knowing it. Especially in a department that demands so much of your time and energy. Okay, that's it. Now go back to page 3 and read the interview (and the rest of the Enscquire). Enjoy!