Chabot Spectator

Issue date: 4/5/07 Section: In Focus

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Most Abused :This couch is to your body as music is to your ears, receiving a C = 9. Depending on who you know, the A = 2.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Most Deceiving - Bad : This pair looks comfy C = 5, but the cushions are unexpectedly firm. The A = 9.8 because every student needs some help at times.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Homiest : This C = 7 couch has soft cushions and a homey design that says, "You're home." Too bad, it's A = 0.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Noisiest : It's no wonder that this pair of couches has C = 2, since you should be studying, not relaxing. The A = 7 since all are welcome, but not as popular.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Longest : This behind-the-scenes, retro-looking couch has been upholstered twice, according to stage manager, Gene Hale. A=0, C=6

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Smallest : This pint-sized couch receives C = 4 for a soft seat and A = 2 for being a certain age limit. If this were a regular-sized sofa, just double the scores.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Classiest : Students are always welcome to sit on this C = 7 couch. "It's like a psychologist's couch," said Rachel Berry, ASCC marketing director, giving it A = 10.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Most Plain : This average C = 4 couch is nothing special and is tucked away, giving it A = 0.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Best Story : According to Annie Ong, staff, a pregnant woman recently had her water break on this C = 6, A = 0 sofa.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Most Deceiving - Good : Although this pair is springy, it provides C = 8 and according to staff, it's A = 0.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Firmest : This couch is surely not a source of comfort, C = 3. After some indecent behavior, it's now A = 3, according to Anita Ramos, student receptionist.

Media Credit: Ryan Baladad Comfiest : This super-soft sofa, not to brag, deserves C = 10 for the plush cushions. Period. A = 10 (to prove it), 3 (after April), depending on who you know.

Besides a bed, what other piece of furniture can provide the comfort that the human body needs? Survey says: a couch! Or, a sofa will suffice.

It's common knowledge that every known classroom is furnished with the usual: tables, desks, chairs, chalkboards and such. But not every location has the luxury of having a couch.

In case you've been living in a chair-free world, a couch is a long, upholstered piece of furniture with a back and arms, built to accommodate at least two people.

Certain areas of Chabot College are blessed with this fine piece of handiwork.

With thorough reporting and an enthusiastic attitude, I had the satisfaction of visiting every building in search of the comfiest couch.

On my journey, I encountered several students enjoying the sofas and even witnessed two individuals taking naps.

There are 15 couches on campus, but only 12 are shown here, because three have a twin.

Everything has its own uniqueness, just as couches have their own personalities and experiences. With that said, each couch (or pair) receives two ratings on a scale of 1-10.

I will determine the first rating, measuring the overall comfort level (C), 1 being a wooden seat and 10 as the ideal couch. The other will be judged on how accessible (A) it is to the students of Chabot, according to staff members.

I considered adding a hygiene rating, but I don't want anyone sacrificing his or her comfort for cleanliness, because, if that were the case, we'd all be standing up.

For those who are curious for convenient, comfy couches on campus, who will miss Chabot or simply will be bored during Spring Break, here is a little game to play.

I entitle this piece Connect the Comfort. Each description has an embedded clue. Good Luck!

This is dedicated to the theater arts students. Two years ago, the couch in the lobby of Building 1200 was removed due to excessive loitering, according to a plaque presently posted in said area.

Connect the Comfort

Directions: Match corresponding number(s) in space provided. Also, the number in the brackets tells you that that location has that many couches. Answers will be published in the next issue, but you can find each picture uncut online at our Web site at www.chabotspectator.com. A prize may be awarded.

____ a. The Spectator newsroom (Room 1635)
____ b. Children's Center [2] (Building 3500)
____ c. Green Room (Room 1314)
____ d. KCRH radio station (Room 906)
____ e. WRAC Center [2] (Room 823)
____ f. Office of Student Life (Room 2355)
____ g. Tutorials [2] (Room 2351)
____ h. Disabled Students Resource Center
(Building 2400)
____ i. Staff Lounge [4] (Building 200)

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