6 Quirks Only Kreischer Quad Residents Will Understand
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6 Quirks Only Kreischer Quad Residents Will Understand

The Kreischer quad at Bowling Green is one interesting place.

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6 Quirks Only Kreischer Quad Residents Will Understand
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Bowling Green State University is home to two mascots (Freddie & Frieda), the Great Black Swamp, and Pollyeyes pizza. We are also home to fourteen residence halls, one of which is Kreischer Quadrangle. Around campus, Kreischer is seen in a bit of a negative light. It's not the fanciest or the newest, but that is what makes it special.

There are a few quirks about Kreischer that all of the residents are aware of, and now others will be lucky enough to share this knowledge.

1. The Sundial: Where We Eat Dinner Most Days

We may be ten minutes (at least) away from the rest of the dining on campus, but at least we have late-night dining options in our building. They're open from 5 to midnight and have a whole four options.

2. Heating Units: They Only Work Sometimes

Every room contains a heating unit (but no A/C), and they break at least once a semester. Some people just accept it and never get them fixed.

3. Fire Alarms: They Might As Well Be Our Anthem

We're lucky enough to have a kitchen on one of the four floors contained within the building. This kitchen may be the reason why the fire alarm goes off at least once a week, sometimes three times in the same day. It's even better when it's 10 pm and the dead of winter.

4. The Arts Village: The Only Reason I Live Here

You heard it here, folks. I'm pretty sure they put the AV in the building to gain more residents. It's almost a metaphor for how the world treats artists as a whole.

5. Taiko: To Remind Me That I Still Have A Heart

This may only make sense if you've ever heard a taiko drum. All you need to know is that they're super loud, and you can feel it in your chest. It's a nice soundtrack for when you're waiting for your food in the Sundial.

6. Tunnels: Preparing For The End Of The World (Or A Tornado)

Kreischer is split into two sides. There are Ashley and Batchelder on one side, and Compton and Darrow on the other. These two sides of the quadrangle are connected by a tunnel that goes slightly below ground level. It's convenient, and a little creepy.

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