Letter to the Editor12/4 #1

To the Editor,

When I packed up my closet to move to Pitt, I made sure not a chunky sweater,… To the Editor,

When I packed up my closet to move to Pitt, I made sure not a chunky sweater, knee sock, or winter boot was left behind. I’m not ashamed to admit I came with five pairs of gloves.

But my dreams of cozy collegiate winters spent wrapped up in scarves and books have quickly melted. As I enter any University building, I must remove at least two layers of clothing in order to avoid the unsettling feeling that I am roasting in my coat. As I exit, my fingers again must return to my pockets, lest they lose mobility.

Recently, there had to have been at least a 30-degree disparity between my room in Towers and the temperature outside. This would be welcoming if it were, say, less than 45 degrees outside, but currently it’s just a hindrance. I can make it hotter — in case I feel the need to study naked — but not colder. I could open a window, but that would be counterproductive.

The uncomfortable difference in temperature not only complicates my winter wardrobe, but it also hurts the environment. What was that about our “C” grade on the college stainability report card?

So, administration, why not turn down those thermostats? If we find it too cold, we can throw on a sweater. I, for one, would be glad to have the option.

Priyanka Kaura

School of Arts and Sciences