Spring Break
Come to Western for the 'Wild Wings'
Jeff Henderson
Issue date: 3/28/08 Section: Opinion
The end of the year is approaching, which means the time has come to show off our great town and help the recruitment efforts for our school. Pass this along to your high school buddies next time you see them.
Of course, most high school graduates have already looked into reasons why one school is better than another, but just like the real estate business says, the most important rule in searching for a college is "Location, location, location."
But what should you look for in a location? You may notice, at least in the Midwest, most colleges are strategically hidden in the center of the largest area of nowhere possible. Inside this mass of nothingness (i.e., corn), you will find a college town much like Macomb.
But the only way for out-of-towners to see if Macomb really is a great place is to come visit firsthand. Pack those energy drinks, MapQuest directions and head down to Macomb.
Keep in mind Macomb isn't quite known for illustrious top-tier developments, but it is still a manageable place to live for college. However, if you have high-maintenance needs and demand state-of-the-art technologies like water, you'll want to turn the car around and look somewhere else.
But anyway, you made the trip and have now entered the town. You decide to drive around and check out the scenery and can't help but notice there are no humans around. You thought the population was more than 20,000 but figure you must have been wrong.
You are not wrong. The only reason you do not see anyone is because every soul has apparently migrated to the mesmerizing landing of an alien facility known only as Buffalo Wild Wings.
We are all waiting hours to be seated because the food is pretty darn good, and we don't mind if whatever planet this thing came from has and/or idolizes flying buffaloes with tiny white wings. In fact, the line is so big, I have been waiting for seemingly hours on end just for my ticket number to be called … for the bathroom.
Of course, most high school graduates have already looked into reasons why one school is better than another, but just like the real estate business says, the most important rule in searching for a college is "Location, location, location."
But what should you look for in a location? You may notice, at least in the Midwest, most colleges are strategically hidden in the center of the largest area of nowhere possible. Inside this mass of nothingness (i.e., corn), you will find a college town much like Macomb.
But the only way for out-of-towners to see if Macomb really is a great place is to come visit firsthand. Pack those energy drinks, MapQuest directions and head down to Macomb.
Keep in mind Macomb isn't quite known for illustrious top-tier developments, but it is still a manageable place to live for college. However, if you have high-maintenance needs and demand state-of-the-art technologies like water, you'll want to turn the car around and look somewhere else.
But anyway, you made the trip and have now entered the town. You decide to drive around and check out the scenery and can't help but notice there are no humans around. You thought the population was more than 20,000 but figure you must have been wrong.
You are not wrong. The only reason you do not see anyone is because every soul has apparently migrated to the mesmerizing landing of an alien facility known only as Buffalo Wild Wings.
We are all waiting hours to be seated because the food is pretty darn good, and we don't mind if whatever planet this thing came from has and/or idolizes flying buffaloes with tiny white wings. In fact, the line is so big, I have been waiting for seemingly hours on end just for my ticket number to be called … for the bathroom.
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Erin McCarthy
posted 3/28/08 @ 10:47 AM CST
This is terrible. It sounds like the opinion of a freshman from the 'burbs who has not taken the time or effort to even attempt to find the good in Macomb, of which there is plenty. (Continued…)
Matt
posted 3/28/08 @ 1:52 PM CST
I won't lie. Even though I've heard all these things before I still laughed when I read it.
Erin, lighten up. It's an opinion article.
AngelD
posted 3/28/08 @ 2:25 PM CST
I have to laugh when I read articles like this because it reminds me of all the students whining about how they just "have to" drink to the point of stupidity because there's just nothing to do in Macomb. (Continued…)
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