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Explore Your Bubble: The Buildings

By: Brittany Fornof

Posted: 8/18/08

Becoming familiar with the Rollins campus can be almost as difficult as getting used to your new roommate's snoring. Lucky for you, the Rollins campus only covers 70 acres. Therefore, by the time you are finished reading this article, you will be more than well-equipped to find your way to class come Monday morning.

Mills Building

The Mills building is quite possibly the most versatile building on campus. Although it is most commonly used by students to retrieve their mail each week, the Mills building also houses Rollins' very own radio station, WPRK (better known as "the best in basement radio"), and the Galloway Room where Rollins likes to host their more prim and proper events. After climbing a sometimes overwhelming flight of stairs, you might find yourself on the steps of our beloved Sandspur office (on the third floor) and also R-TV's studio/headquarters (on the fifth floor). Also, the Mills Building houses TJ's Student Resource Center, where students can sign up for individual tutoring sessions and writing center appointments. Think you are pretty hardcore and don't need a tutor? Just wait until your first college exam, and you will be surprised how much a one hour appointment will help!

Cornell Campus Center

More than likely the most commonly visited building by the Rollins community, the Cornell Campus Center not only houses the cafeteria (a.k.a. "Skillman Dining Hall" and "Beans") but also Dave's Down Under and the often-mispronounced Bieberbach Room, where many student organizations hold interest meetings. Dave's Down Under's hip and laid-back setting makes it the most enjoyed space on campus which could even make all of the state universities jealous. A popular late-night hangout, Dave's Down Under houses Rollins' beloved Grill which is open until 1:30 a.m. most days, and our slightly overpriced but always convenient C-Store contains anything from skim milk to frozen lobster. Another valued commodity of Dave's Down Under is the spacious stage which is often used to host open-mic nights, Curtis Earth trivia, and local bands and comedians.

Orlando Hall

Shakespeare, Dickens, and Dumas…oh my! Located a few yards away from Ward Residence Hall, Orlando Hall (a.k.a. the English building) is the home to all literature and writing classes. Created to enhance class discussion, each room is set up in "conference-style" seating with large oval tables and chairs facing each other.

Cornell Hall for the Social Sciences (CSS)

If you are a political science, business, or anthropology major, chances are that you will be spending a large portion of your Rollins College life in this building. CSS is home to more than a dozen classrooms and also has a beautiful courtyard where one can sit and enjoy their fresh bagels and iced lattes from the Cornell Café while reading their copy of The Sandspur before class.

Diane's Cafe

The pride and joy of both Ward and Elizabeth Hall residents, Diane's Cafe provides freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, fresh Panera Bagels, and an assortment of other random pastries and snacks that could only be found in an artsy cafe. So anytime you need a pick-me-up before class or a change of pace from Beans, just head over to Diane's and enjoy their soup of the day in their always laid-back environment.