A few weeks ago, Knightnews.com broke a story about the UCF Math Assistance and Learning Lab (or MALL) and their new policy regarding longboard storage. In the article, it was clear that students are very disappointed in the new MALL rule, which requires students to leave their expensive longboards in the hallway unattended while using the lab. In fact, we have gotten reports that multiple longboards have been stolen since the new policy has been created. If you haven’t seen the article, you can read it here:
http://knightnews.com/2012/01/ucf-math-lab-bans-longboard-storage-students-upset/
Since then, Knightnews.com has gone to other areas on campus to see if the policy is gaining attention, and it is. Longboarding students campus wide seem to be aware of the new rule and aren’t too happy with it. It has been rumored that petitions will start spreading campus-wide. UCF student Matt Solletti finds the issue frustrating.
“I feel like this shouldn’t even be an issue, the longboards never distracted anyone, and all it’s doing is causing controversy,” Solletti said.
Also, other computer labs and facilities similar to the MALL have yet to see a problem with storing longboards inside their rooms. The UCF math lab, located in the same building as the MALL allows students to keep their boards against the wall or on the floor. The computer lab in classroom building one holds the same policy.
As for SGA, there are no updates on whether or not they will fund the construction of a locking board holder yet.
As of now the longboard dilemma is still unsolved, Knightnews.com keep you posted if any progress is made.
