Title #1: A Hot Topic in the Stacks
(I interviewed my friend Lisa Teller, a sophomore,
about sex in the stacks)
JF: Lisa, about how often would you say you go to the library?
LT: Hmmm… {eyes look about the room} I guess you could say about two, maybe three times a week, I think.
JF: Is it always to study?
LT: Yes, pretty much. Well I’m a business student, so sometimes I need to meet with other kids to work on group projects or stuff of that nature. But, um, I’d have to say that a lot of the time I like to come here late in the day when it quiets down. That way I get most of my stuff finished, and I’m actually really productive when I have nothing to do but sit still and work {laughs}.
JF: What, in your opinion, is the best or craziest story you’ve heard about this place?
LT: {Grinning widely} …haha, come on. Do I actually need to say it?
JF: I’m writing, so go for it.
LT: It’s definitely the stuff about sex in the library.
JF: Have you witnessed anything interesting first-hand?
LT: Oh no, and I actually don’t think I ever want to! That’s so risky, oh man, I think I’d just die if I got caught. How embarrassing!
JF: When did you hear this legend, and why do you think it’s been so popular for so long?
LT: {With a puzzled look} Well, I think during summer orientation I heard something while being given a tour. I was kinda surprised back then, but now it comes as no surprise given how crazy some people can be. Clearly it’s still so intriguing because everyone wants to believe it really does happen a lot. It adds a certain culture and mysterious tradition to campus- like something more than just reading goes on inside these walls! {laughs}
Context:
Contributor: Jackie Faine
Informant(s): Lisa Teller
Members of the Audience: Lisa and myself
Semester/Year: Fall 2005
Location: Herman B. Wells library, next to the café on the first floor
Title: A Hot Topic in the Stacks