University of Virginia Library

Student Council No Action

Just behind the amphitheater
(where, I am told, Greek tragedies
were once performed), there lies
the infamous Maury Hall obstacle
course. Recently, funds have been
requested by various University
groups to preserve the area; but as
yet, the Student Council has taken
no action.

The first obstacle, a well-placed,
elementary test of agility and grace,
lies at the northeast corner of
Maury Hall, where semi-swamp
conditions are simulated during and
after every rainstorm. Constructed
by those lazy and rebellious
students who refuse to follow the
established walkways, this obstacle
has remained a surprise trap for
unwary visitors for as long as
anyone can remember.