the things you overhear in wag...

sooooo....apparently presidential-hopeful Barack Obama is coming to UNCW? what??

yup, according to good old chef mike--who isn't too thrilled with this by the way, and not for any political agenda like you might believe, but rather because of the immense food-related strain this will place on wag--will be here on monday at 1 pm to speak in trask.

now, i don't particularly have any political affiliations or strong opinions about any of the candidates either way, thought i do tend to lean more democractic (i am from the north after all), but i'm thinking this is probably a big deal to a lot of people. but it's pretty cool that such a "big wig" has decided to select our fair little campus as a stop on the campaign trail.

the only big political thing to happen in jersey as of late was when we found out our governor was gay and resigned a few years back--i really did, and still do, like McGreevy--maybe he should run for president? talk about hitting a major demographic! :-p but, i digress...

now, this was apparently all speculation as it was only a possibility, but according to the wilmington group for barack, he is definitely coming as they've already released tickets. but, either way, just wanted to give everyone a fair warning that there might be an especially odd presence of security on monday afternoon (and oh yeah, traffic...joy :-/). maybe even the FBI will be around and stuff!! how cool would that be?!

however, i must agree with chef mike that i am less enthused about this event and almost wish Mr. Obama had selected another place to visit, or at least come another day, say...the weekend?? because where is my parking lot when i get onto campus??? oh yeah, lot k...right next to trask. think they'll remember we still have classes and students are going to need their spaces? doubtful. basically, parking is going to be a biotch, people. *heavy sigh*