MATTHEW BAUM
Guest Scallywag
Ahmelia Schitt is something of a rockstar in the college-campus design circles, and she’s back in town. In an exclusive interview on Thursday, she announced that she would be designing a new eatery on-campus, with a literal twist.
For those who have gone all this time not knowing Ahmelia (Ah for short) she was the head architect in charge of making the stairways between Reed Library and Fenton Hall, and had a large part to play in the creation of the cross-campus wind tunnel effect created by the orientation of Maytum Hall. During the process of laying the foundation for Maytum, dozens of voices could be heard yelling her name in glee.
Schitt shared with Guest Scallywag Matthew Baum on Thursday her new idea for Rockefeller’s eatery.
“I was thinking about the two-dimensionalism of most cafes, y’know?” said Schitt. “You walk in, and you can turn north, south, east or west. Why don’t people change their elevation when getting a meal?”
She went on to explain that her new idea, the Excelsior Cafe, would give eaters a fun rock-climbing experience while getting a meal. The students hoping to get food at Excelsior would have to harness up to order their yumyums.
Once they’re all hooked up, there are a few options that then translate to higher values for meals. The low-level portion causes no increase, but with more obstacles like falling debris and a gentle lava flow, you can buy food reserved for elite climbers.
The athletic department has signed off on this idea, and TADA Chairwoman Sam Kenney had this to say about the renovations::Well, at first I was concerned about the possible injuries sustained, but then I looked at it as a growth opportunity for those who face the challenge. This could be a great experience to look back on and draw from for those in particularly gut-wrenching scenes later in the year.” The Fredonia Office of Student Safety refused to give a statement on the matter.