“Borrowing” napkins for your room (indefinitely).
BORROWING” NAPKINS FOR YOUR ROOM (INDEFINITELY).
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The cafeteria. More than just a place for meals, it was the unofficial supply depot, wasn't it? Beyond the late-night study fuel and the occasional culinary mishap, the cafeteria held solutions to those uniquely student challenges. Remember the art of "packing, hoarding & 'emergency snacks'"? Every empty container repurposed, every loose crumb a potential midnight savior. But the unsung hero, the true symbol of undergraduate ingenuity, had to be the napkin.
Not just for wiping up spilled coffee after an all-nighter, but for its multi-faceted utility. From makeshift coasters for questionable beverages to emergency tissue during flu season, or even wrapping up that "borrowed" extra cookie for later, the cafeteria napkin became an indispensable part of dorm room decor. We all developed that subtle flick-of-the-wrist technique, that casual grab of an entire stack, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. It wasn't stealing; it was strategic resource allocation, a testament to surviving on a student budget and a shared understanding of necessity.
It’s these small, unspoken traditions that truly define the university experience beyond the lecture halls. A nod to resourcefulness, a shared laugh over shared, slightly illicit, moments.