Everybody poops. It’s true. Whether we are doing it on a squat toilet in Eastern Europe, a super high-tech toilet in Japan or in a bathroom right here at SJSU, we all need a nice place to “take care of business.”
So, I’ve put together a list of my top five places to go potty here on campus.
Obviously, this is a somewhat subjective exercise, but I did tried to stay consistent. Ratings are based on various aspects of bathroom comfort–mostly cleanliness, smell, lighting, functionality, etc.
Also, because I am a male, I was only able to rate men’s restrooms, though I imagine the women’s restrooms in the same places are very similar.
Honorable Mention: Bottom floor, north side of the Science Building
This is not a nice bathroom. In fact, it is probably one of the most horrifying and godforsaken bathrooms I have ever set foot in.
Its substandard plumbing, dilapidated stalls, peeling paint, horrible smell and ugly-looking light make this stink-hole seem like the kind of place where crack is sold and the mob carries out hits.
It deserves a mention because it is so scary.
Number Five: Southwest, concourse level of the Event Center
If it is clean, this bathroom is pretty nice. It somehow feels comfortable. Plus it features a goofy sideways stall that is fun to sit in.
Don’t, under any circumstances, go in this bathroom after a rock concert though. There will be things in there that can’t possibly be from this planet.
Number Four: Top floor, Washington Square Hall
This restroom is generally clean and welcoming. If you can get over the pink tile, it’s a nice place to go. Unlike the restrooms in the Science Building, these restrooms were refurbished some time in recent history, so they’re not as scary.
My only complaint about this restroom is that all of the coat hooks on the stall doors are broken off.
Number Three: Fifth floor, Clark Hall
Most of the bathrooms above the second floor in Clark Hall are quite nice, but the fifth floor restroom is clearly the best. There doesn’t appear to be any classrooms on this floor, so I imagine student traffic is low.
The bathroom is very clean and modern. It has stainless steel fixtures and interesting reflectors in the lights, which abate the usual fluorescent harshness.
Number Two: Fifth floor, King Library Another example of how bathrooms get cleaner the higher up you go. This floor only holds a few collections, so foot traffic seems to be light.
This bathroom also features one of the library’s many “Easter eggs,” a sink that looks like a crater.
Number One: Top floor, Tower Hall This is by far the most immaculate bathroom on campus. Beautiful tile, warm lighting, consistent cleanliness and new fixtures make this bathroom the loveliest of lavatories.
Honestly, I will walk from the complete opposite end of campus just to use this wonderful restroom.
-Justin Perry
Staff Writer
2 Comments
May 6, 2009 at 11:19 am
I’ve noticed the same thing about the library. I usually go right up to floor 7 or 8. I’ll have to check out floor 5 some time.
May 7, 2009 at 9:31 pm
I have classes in the Science building, so I DEFINITELY agree with the first floor bathroom, however third floor isn’t so bad ;]