Technology is all the rage these days. Class lectures can be streamed online and internet access on grounds is completely wireless. There are even some computer programs that can be remotely accessed. And, of course, everyone has the best smartphone to multitask. So why is it that there are a few spots on grounds that ave spotty cell phone reception? As I spend a lot of time in the Runk dining hall, it can be particularly annoying to note that texts and phone calls have trouble making it through that giant blue-tinted window.
At least the first football game made it humorous. Standing on the grass enjoying the Cavalier band's half-time show, I noticed a girl in front of me jumping up and down with her phone raised in the air. I thought it was odd, but then I remembered two other girls standing inside the entrance to Scott holding their phones together up in the air. And, after that amazing interception, I noticed an enthusiastic girl who wasn't just celebrating, but also trying the jumping technique to get signal. It's strange that there are some dead spots in the area for devices that most people seem to not be able to live without.
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