Staff Editorial

Thou shalt honor thy neighbor’s path and move at a reasonable pace 

There is an allotted five minutes for 1,400 people to get from one place to another in the narrow, winding passages that are the LHS hallways. Some are trying to get from one side of the school to the other. When you move at a glacial pace, you not only are you making yourself late, but are also hindering others from getting to class on time. Move with a purpose, please.

Thou shalt continue down thy own path without halt

In the hallway, you always need to remember that you are followed by other people who are also trying to get somewhere. It does not help anyone when you stop abruptly in the way of others to talk you your friends. If you plan on stopping, move all the way to the side so you don’t hold up the people behind you.

Thou shalt avoid congregation on thy path

Nothing is more annoying than having to push through large masses of people at 7:45 in the morning just to get to first hour. We understand that you want to socialize before class, but please do it in a place that people don’t have to fight through you to get where they need to go. That means not lingering in the middle of E2 or the adjacent hallways.

Thou shalt not trip thy neighbor

Especially in high-traffic areas, passing periods can become a mess of people running into one another. Sometimes it is unavoidable. We understand. However, when you are zoned-out and unaware of your surroundings, you are more likely to run into those around you, vice-versa. Just be aware of your spacial positioning going down the hallway. That is all that we ask.

Thou shalt be mindful of thy words and tone

The halls are densely packed, which turns the audience of your story from the friend you are talking to into everyone in a 10-foot radius. They can all hear you. Be selective in the things you say, as to not offend or annoy people.

Thou shalt wander the right side of their path

The hallways are actually pretty similar to a two-way street. People are moving opposite directions and turning off at different destinations. To make things easier for everyone, please stay to the right while walking, and if you are going to pass someone moving slower than you are, do so to the left. Moreover, if you are walking with a friend and moving leisurely, do your best to stay further right. Right is right. This isn’t Great Britain.

Thou shalt abstain from PDA. ALWAYS.

Just don’t. Don’t be those people.

Thou shalt not bear thy backpack as a weapon

You may not even realize it, but your backpack can actually be dangerous to the people around you. Especially if you decide not to use your locker and carry all of your books everywhere. Swinging around the entirety of your daily workload has the potential to hit someone. Be aware of the load you are carrying in relation to the people around you.

Thou shalt be kind to thy neighbor

You come into contact with all sorts of people in the hallway. Some are, believe it or not, are having a worse day than you are. So please, do them the common courtesy of being a pleasant human being. Hold doors for people. Apologize when you accidentally step on the back of their shoes. The list goes on. In sum, you really don’t have to go out of your way to be pleasant, and maybe it will make someone’s day better.

Thou shalt seek shortcuts on thy path

Beat the crowds by finding alternate routes to class. That could mean avoiding E2 by walking outside instead. Or using the trophy case hallway to get between science classes and the gym. Or even going through the cafeteria or the rotunda. Rethinking your way around the building can get you to class a lot faster.