ResCom #5: PC Load Letter
Printer troubles usually occur right before a paper is due. This time it wasn’t the case- in fact it was a very quiet weekend. A girl called saying that her printer wouldn’t print. And yes, it was a sorority girl as usual. The appointment was made and I went to her room 30 minutes later to check it out. Generally …
ResCom #4: Operation
Next to ResCom in Redifer is a computer lab, but you’d be surprised to learn they are two separate businesses. ResCom is part of Housing and Food Services while the labs are part of IST- and the two don’t really mix. The labs are staffed with someone to watch them similar to a lifeguard however very often there was nobody …
Paterno
When I get on the subway I never bother to sit down anymore even if there are empty rows. I’d find myself giving up my seat for someone elderly within a few stops so instead I stand from the beginning so they can sit right away. It’s a habit stemming from the saying “respect your elders”, which includes adults, parents, teachers, the elderly and more.
I’m …
ResCom #3: eMachines
There were policies at ResCom that prevented us from certain kinds of troubleshooting, mainly for liability reasons. One was backing up files which users had to do on their own. The other was handling warranty issues with manufacturers. We could call and gather facts but we couldn’t handle RMA’s or suggest places to purchase parts.
One afternoon a student brought over his eMachines …
ResCom #2: Looper
My favorite ResCom story happens to be from my first call as a technician.
First day on the job and I’m being shadowed by Adam, a senior tech (which was policy during training). A girl called that her computer “won’t turn on” however that could mean anything. A case of “My computer is broken” with sobbing and tears can turn out to be the sound …
ResCom #1: Not Sure If Serious
The first of many ResCom stories.
First a little history: I worked at ResCom South which was in Redifer Commons. We took care of the regular South dorms, the sorority South dorms and the upperclassmen Eastview Terrace. My manager there was The Dude himself: Josh.
Josh and I are manning the desk when a blonde sorority girl walks up with the sad …
Newlands
Penn State’s debut was strong with a 41-7 win over Indiana State. But then again, it was Indiana State. The following week we were playing Alabama, last year’s National Champions. Did we have a chance? I think so. We were at home and everyone had a year’s worth of experience under their belt. Unfortunately the QB competition was continuing into …
Hugs
Apple is known for it’s tough stance when it comes to what’s approved for the App Store. Many have been denied with little explanation and others argue how their policies make no sense. And on a very difficult day for many, October 5th, 2011, I noticed something that night in the App Store. I knew it was a rough time …
Big McLargeHuge
It’s a big blonde main character named David Ryder who’s like Dolph Lungren’s idiot brother. They’ve got dozens of names for him so I thought to make a complication of them. If you’re a fan of MST3K or Rifftrax check this one out. It’s Season 8 Episode 20 “Space Mutiny”.
Slab Bulkhead
Flint Ironstag
Bolt Vanderhuge
Thick McRunfast
Blast Hardcheese
Trunk Slamchest
Fist Rockbone
Stump Beefknob
Smash Lambchop
Punch Rockgroin
Buck Plankchest
Stump …
Sheetz vs Wawa
According to UrbanDictionary.com, Niskayuna is:
A very rich town near Schenectady in Upstate NY. Most people here make great money, but not everyone. The houses range from small apartments to huge ass mansions. All the kids here are stereotypical and predictable, living out the fantasies of their favorite brain-rotting MTV garbage. They spend their time drinking, doing drugs, and speeding in …
