Banter Bureau Advice Column: Electric Slide
Dear Electric Slide,
You very bluntly wrote,
“EV charger station please.”
Firstly, Slide, I find it very ironic that you’re writing to us about electric vehicle charging when you wrote your suggestion over and over on different notecards, wasting paper. I get the feeling that your persistence is more due to your wanting to keep your car on campus than to your wanting to help the environment.
Secondly, to your disappointment, Slide, The Banter Bureau is not a suggestion box for the school. We here at The Bureau are here for any interpersonal advice that you may need; we have no control over the way the school operates, or whether or not there are electric vehicle charging stations on campus. While it may be useful to you, and any others on campus who own an electric vehicle, The Banter Bureau is not exactly the place to go to get the conversation started. I’d recommend talking to Public Safety about this issue, as they are the ones who patrol the parking lots and control the use of parking passes along with the flow of traffic on campus.
Lastly, electric vehicle charging stations are incredibly expensive and there are very few electric vehicles on campus. Putting in a charging station on campus may be more effort than it’s worth, though there’s always a possibility of increased demand as more students consider electric vehicles in the future. However, instead of just pushing for a charging station, consider becoming a catalyst for change. Organize a group of students who share your interest in electric vehicles and sustainability. Start a petition, host informational meetings, or create awareness campaigns about the benefits of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Engaging your peers can amplify your voice and potentially draw the attention of school administration to the need for such amenities.
In this way, not only will you be advocating for a better campus environment, but you’ll also be developing your leadership skills, networking with fellow eco-conscious students, and potentially inspiring others to consider electric vehicles.
So, Electric Slide, while I appreciate your enthusiasm, remember that change often starts small and requires community involvement. With a little creativity and collaboration, you could spark a much larger conversation about sustainability on campus!
Best of luck,
The Banter Bureau
