Samford is full of different kinds of people with different opinions. Some students love or hate parts of the culture or campus.
Here are some of their hot takes:
Caf versus Lower University Center
Grace Lyons, a senior and member of the Student Government Association (SGA), for example, prefers to eat in the Caf over the Lower University Center (UC).
“Historic alum Bonnie Bolding Swearingen called the Caf her favorite place on earth, and she said they can’t afford to get those kids sick, and I live by that,” said Lyons with a wink.
Laney Parks, a senior on Samford’s dance team, holds the same opinion as Lyons.
“I like that there’s a lot of different options in the Caf and I can swipe at a lot of different places,” said Parks.
Library versus Harry’s Coffeehouse for studying
When it comes to studying, junior nursing student Annie Robertson prefers to study in the library over Harry’s Coffeehouse.
“I just feel like I can lock in better there, for sure,” said Robertson.
Ben Brown versus the Quad
On hot and sunny days, students spend their days out on the quad or on Ben Brown.
Senior Audrey Garrett, another nursing student, prefers Ben Brown over the quad.
“It’s where everyone is. There’s always something going on…I just get to take like a little study break and hang out with my friends. It’s the best,” said Garrett.
Junior Corey Brown, a member of Samford’s Men’s Basketball team, also said Ben Brown.
When asked why, he said, “Cause I’m here right now.”
Family Weekend versus Fall Break
Clay Carey, a professor in the journalism and mass communication department, said that he preferred fall break over Family Weekend, “because my family is here all the time. Every weekend is Family Weekend.”
Reid Chapel versus Hodges Chapel
There are also two chapels on campus: Reid Chapel and Hodges Chapel. Students Kara Douglas, Molly Bovenkamp and Emily Barker claimed Reid Chapel as their favorite.
Two had only ever been into Reid Chapel, however Barker has been in both and chose Reid Chapel because of its unique character.
“I have been in Hodges, and I do like it, but I like the stained glass in Reid a lot,” said Barker.
Football versus Basketball
Director of Greek Life Clint Coulter and Samford Police Chief Tommy Taylor both chose Samford football over basketball.
“I work a lot of the football games and am in the end zones up close, and it’s really cool,” said Taylor.
Coulter’s childhood contributed to his love of the sport.
“Football has always been a part of my life. I played in high school and for some of college,” said Coulter.
All in all, Samford offers a diverse number of opinions, and the different parts of Samford’s culture are what make it a unique school.
Arts & Life Editor
