When driving into NSU’s residential parking lot for the first time there were two things I was expecting: parking availability and an array of license plates from different states. However, what I was not expecting was the unusual abandonment of a gray car taking over the third floor. Not to mention, the parking spaces are always a hassle to find, which creates uneasiness for first-year students including myself.
Parking availability is crucial, especially to students who bring their cars to campus and are moving into residential halls. From personal experience, my first time moving into The Commons residential hall was very hectic and nerve-wracking. Parking created another problem that added to the stressful yet exciting move-in day process.
I used to always try to park on the first floor for accessible access down to my residential hall. However, the aggravation of trying to find parking and having students drive fast up-and-down made me want to park further upwards. Now, I either park on the third floor or fourth floor, because it is easier to access and the fewer cars helps me be at ease.
A recent discovery I come across while driving through the entirety of the residential parking garage was very shocking and left me speechless. Residing on the third floor of the lots is this gray, dusty and deserted Lexus RX300. The vehicle has been left stranded in the garage since 2019 from an NSU senior, and has no license plate attached. It is ridiculous the amount of space this car is taking over because it is on the edge of the row. Also, the windows are full of dust, and students have taken it upon themselves to write derogatory slang and graphic drawings.
This vehicle has been removed as of last month of December from the premises because of its unmanageable properties. It also has had multiple parking tickets on it which are most likely unpaid. Even though it has been taken care of, the amount of time the vehicle resided in the garage it is unacceptable. This was an immediate issue because of the importance of helping make NSU a neater and more beautiful environment.
This not only creates a bad image for NSU’s cleanliness but allows for vandalism to occur throughout the residential side of campus.
Parking availability is a very prominent issue and needs to be addressed, especially with abandoned cars. NSU’s campus reflects a beautiful space full of innovation and the residential parking garage should reflect that same functionality.
