Innovation Hub To Open ‘Playtime Section’ for Communications Majors Only

In case you are a dumb freshman or clueless upperclassman who has never been to the Innovation Hub, here is a pretty accurate description to set the scene. Picture this: you wander into the building next to Argo Tea, desperately searching for a bathroom because that Pumpkin Chai Boba Latte went right through you, again. Immediately you are greeted by a talking robot being operated by a computer science geek. Straight ahead is a TV that strictly plays anime, with bean bag chairs and huge decorative Legos surrounding it. To the right is an entire room full of 3D printers making StormTrooper suits. And in the few classrooms (because education is NOT the priority here) are yoga balls and swivel chairs to “spark imagination and foster creativity.” Who knew the most unflashy side of Landis housed a mini Silicon Valley office inside?

It came as no surprise when FSU declared this as the location for their latest stress-busting program– a playtime section specifically for Communications majors! Through SONA studies conducted by the School of Communication, research showed that it is the most challenging of all the majors; suck it Biomedical Engineering! Students are elated at the news, “I always need a midday nap but I don’t feel like leaving campus. Now, I can nap anytime I want!” exclaims excited third-year Jimmy Johnson. Not only do the renovations include a naptime corner, but additionally state-of-the-art coloring materials (Crayola), 500pc puzzles, and snacks! “We thought any puzzle over 500 pieces would present too much of a challenge for these students; we wanted to eliminate any potential point of stress for them”, says Communications Coordinator Cammie Clemmens. The local McDonald's was even gracious enough to donate a large slide (with mysterious stains) from the kid’s jungle gym that is no longer in use after an active lawsuit. 

If you want access to this exclusive establishment, consider switching your major to Communications! Although fair warning, you may not be ready for the burdensome load of courses that comes along with it. Classes offered in the major include SPC1000 (Intro to Speaking), HAN2310 (Talking With Your Hands), and COM3333 (Communication Research or “Watch People Talk”). Not only is the coursework rigorous, but it would seem the faculty are not doing these scholars any favors. “I’m booked until next Spring with advising appointments so good luck trying to switch majors,” responded a Communications advisor (who will remain nameless). She then proceeded to unpause her Netflix binge and dim her office lights, signaling that this interview was over. Fortunately, The Eggplant loitered around the stadium long enough to catch a Communications student by the name of Suzy Simpleton storming out of the advising office. “How am I supposed to register for classes if my advisor won’t tell me what to take?? I’ve been spoon-fed my entire life and isn’t that like her only job??” She kinda has a point. 

Girl, you deserve to color OUTSIDE the lines! Looks like frustrated (Communications majors only) students now have a new place to let off some steam. Whether you need a pick-me-up, a snack break, or just want to recharge that communication battery of yours, the Innovation Hub is the place for you!