Shorts, cold water, hand towel and a Teen Spirit strawberry scented deodorant? With this you would think anyone would be hitting the gym and not merely walking to their morning class. During this heat wave, it’s not uncommon to see sweaty backs and the USU overflowing with students trying to keep cool in the heavenly air-conditioned rooms. The only problem is, every student already knows about the obvious spots to keep cool, whether it be from hiding under a tree to staying in cars with their AC on blast.
Here are six spots to keep cool during those times when it’s too hot, that even R&B singer Nelly would agree: to “take off all your clothes” would simply do no justice.
1. Book Store second floor: Already finished gathering school supplies and bought all your books? That’s not all the CSULB Bookstore has to offer! On the second floor students are greeted with chairs, guitars, outlets, a chess table and movies playing for the student’s convenience in this breathable building.
2. HORN Center: It is the largest California State University computer lab, and the best place to find a farm of outlets but again, most importantly, air conditioning! Not only can you print and use the Internet, but students have been seen getting comfortable enough to pull together couches to take a nap.
3. Library 5th floor: Sure the library has air conditioning and computers but it’s worth it to go a few floors higher to find this oasis of non-sweaty students, engulfing chairs and TV screens.
Sophomore Jasmine Duran, liberal studies major, is usually found reading during her three-hour-long break and said, “Why be caught in the heat? I usually like to spend my time on the fifth floor in the library.”
4. Molecular and Life Sciences Center: If air conditioning is too much for you; by walking straight inside and making the first left, you’ll find a small patio with shade over-looking 4.0 hill and a great horizon view of the campus.
5. Student Recreation and Wellness Center: One would think this is where you would find the sweatiest people but you’ll be surprised to find people cooling off by the Robek’s or by the outdoor pool, free for any CSULB student to use.
Junior Shahar Janjua, engineer major, said, “There’s no way to beat the heat except staying inside buildings. People workout here so there is A.C.”
6. School Shuttle: Tired of walking around aimlessly with sweat dripping down your chin during those long periods between classes? Just sit back and relax by taking a trip around campus while simultaneously cooling off. Get off at any stop and hop back on because this icebox on wheels loops the campus every 15 minutes.