Monday November 23rd & Wednesday November 25th

By: Morgan Hennessy

Monday:

Many students are getting very anxious on their last few visits to the cafeteria with Thanksgiving Break being two days away. The weather has been pretty good for the most part. No precipitation to effect the students in what they are wearing or walking on. There has been more sign of squirrels today, maybe because there is such a small amount of people. Leaves are officially no longer on the trees and the ground is not really green, more brown from the lack of grass. Winter is starting to take a toll on the natural environment. Yet the temperature of this Winter has not bothered humans quite yet!

Wednesday:

Its 1pm, I'm about to leave to go home for break. I have seen maybe 50 people at most. The majority of them have their bags in their hands and are walking to their cars. Outside the Brody Cafeteria is very calm and there is little human interaction with others or nature. The weather is a little colder than it was on Monday, but for the most part the only difference is the amount of people on campus! Happy Thanksgiving!

Week #5: Monday November 30th & Wednesday December 2nd

By MORGAN HENNESSY

Monday:

At 3pm today the weather was much colder than it has been this whole month. There is not half as many people on campus today as there normally is. I would assume that is because the fact that Thanksgiving break ended yesterday and because of the extremely cold weather. Humans have a big impact on the Brody Cafeteria. There is many to-go boxes and cups on the ground near the caf that people failed to make to a trash can. There is also mud all over from people walking through the grass and mud on their way too and from the cafeteria and classes. The construction workers are making progress on the building and adding in additional sidewalks to the cafeteria. 

Wednesday: 

At 5pm today sleet was just beginning. People had on their winter coats, many layers, gloves, scarves, and boots to keep warm. The ground is getting soft and even more muddy than Monday because of the precipitation. Everyone is running to the caf to keep out of the sleet for as long as possible and a few people have slipped from the wet pavement, and slippery grass. The pollution factor is not as bad today as it has been the past couple of days. There was not much construction done today so there was no noise, dirt, or workers.  

Sunday the 6th: Katelin

Sunday: 10:00AM - 10:10AM

The snow is gone. I guess there wasn't enough of it to last through the weekend, but I'm sure we'll get more soon. Interestingly enough, the habits I described on Friday have also disappeared now that the snow is gone. Residents are now back to wearing their North Faces and lighter coats without scarves, hats, and gloves. It seems to be that they think they don't need heavy material to keep them warm anymore. Also, more people appear to be outside compared to Friday afternoon. I guess they assume the outside temperature must be warmer from the lack of snow and they are no longer afraid to venture outside. This is funny to me. I was sure that the presence of snow on Friday would act as a signal or sign to the residents that winter is here and cold weather is a given. I guess that's not the case though. Once again, human behavior is unpredictable.

Friday the 4th: Katelin

Friday: 3:30PM - 3:45PM

It's finally winter. Last night it snowed! It wasn't really enough to cover the ground, but it make the surroundings pretty with a little dusting. The cold weather and presence of snow has really impacted how the people living in Brody Complex act when walking outside. It seems to be that now everyone is bundled up in thick layers, wearing hats and gloves, and folding their arms over themselves or sticking their hands in their pockets in an attempt to keep warm. The snow and ice on the ground have also made the people roaming around Brody more cautious. Not as many people walk over the grounds of the complex; most people stick to the sidewalks. Also, when walking on the sidewalks, many people tend to watch where they step in case they should slip on ice and lose their balance. It's interesting to witness how a slight change in weather can really affect and change how humans live. I wouldn't be surprised to see these habits reappear on Sunday.

Thursday Afternoon

Last night it rained hard in East Lansing for a change.  Today, the ground is very wet, soft, and muddy.  People walk in and out of the cafeteria with hoods up and heads down as the wind blows freely.  Grass that was worn down from the other day looks terribly maintained.  The pathways have accumulated mud and dirt on them from the human activity.  Students dirty shoes walk over the grass and wet ground and stain the sidewalks.  The inside of the Brody Cafe by the door is also very damp and slippery.

-Mike Barber

Tuesday Afternoon

Today at the Brody Cafe, and around campus for that matter, the weather is great.  The sun is shining, not a cloud in the sky, and it is warmer than usual.  You can see guys playing football in the fields right outside the cafeteria.  The grass is very worn down and looks to be stampeded.  The walkways are cleared by the immense human traffic on them, and the people are flowing in and out of the cafe.  Other than that, no human activity seems to disturb or effect the Brody Cafe today.

-Mike Barber

Zachary Luplow 12/2/09 10:40 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

The spot is relatively the same. The surrounds are relatively quite since the construction workers are on break. The only noises are those of birds and students walking out of the cafe. The squirrels are still here and have gotten even heavier since break and even my previous visit the sight of students doesn't frighten them or impact the surroundings they continue on as it is normal.