BREAKING: Parking Spot That Looks Empty Not Taken by Mini Cooper
Gena Thompson, a sophomore poultry major, was in a rush Monday morning when she entered into West Campus Garage scanning for a spot. She was driving down the first row when she assumed the third spot was filled with a small, compact car.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Thompson said. “The spot was empty. I never thought something of this caliber would ever happen to me.”
With the university’s growing population, it is increasingly uncommon to find a spot in any lot or garage on campus after 7:40 am, especially on rainy or cold days. Most students fly down the rows, not even beginning to slow down until they’ve reached the third level of the garage.
“I try not to get my hopes up,” Thomas said. “My horoscope told me I would have luck today, but I thought that meant stealing soda out of Ag Cafe without getting caught, not getting a parking spot on the first floor!”
Many students stood in awe when Thompson got out of her car. There were claps, open mouths; a couple people even fell to their knees after walking down several flights of stairs and witnessing what had happened.
Thomas left the garage that morning in a positive mood, knowing she would make it to her test on time. When asked to comment on the fact she drove a moped, and would be the source of let down for other students, she did not comment. “I am just proud to be part of a historical moment in Texas A&M history,” Thompson said.
—Wehner Dog
Holding her backpack close to her chest all day, one might think that Wehner Dog has separation anxiety. Ah, but no. She is trying to control her pet weiner dog that she carries to every class she has on West Campus. If you offer Wehner Dog a dog treat, she will do your homework for two weeks and fill out four consulting job applications for you.