Skateboarding Guide
The NWMSU campus offers a lot of places for one to skateboard, with all of the typical obstacles: stairs, ledges, boxes, clean surfaces, and some unique obstacles like "The Circle." Skateboarding around campus is also a fun way to mesh with external social groups and escape some of the alienation and loneliness that can come with spending most of one's time in Cooper Hall.
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Off-campus spots
J.C. Penney halfpipe
Some local church guy set up a small halfpipe behind the J.C. Penney on the main highway (for those not familiar with Maryville: there's basically one main road, so you can't miss it.) The hours are something like 9-5 and there are some rules (e.g., no profanity), but it could be interesting nonetheless.
Skatepark
[Apparently the City of Maryville is building a rather robust skatepark near campus. The details should be filled in as they become available.]
Miscelleaneous other things
Avoiding Campus Safety
I won't tell you what to do. Personally, I (mpn) think students in class should be respected, and if I think I might be obstructing someone's learning, I avoid the situation. If you choose not to, Campus Safety could show up (though as of Feb. 2006, I've yet to be hassled.) If you want to be forgotten (which you probably do if you don't want to accumulate their dismay with you), try to be as unmemorable as possible. Rebelliousness or smart-assedness might fuel their fires. Simply saying "I'm sorry" and agreeing to go home is probably the best option, if it's possible. Try not to get nervous, inadvertendtly telling them your life story.
About waxing ledges
I advise against waxing ledges that aren't already waxed, and actually even those that they are. Doing so is unnecessary vandalism and is both damaging to the campus aesthetics and could get you into a lot of trouble.
Meeting other people
The psychology of many skateboarders is interesting. At first approach, many may seem reserved and in favor of skating alone, but usually if you are gregarious and help them skate (often you can do this by simply respecting their paths and not getting in their way) they'll be glad to have your company.
Credits
Photographs by Ruth Herrin
