Miracles really do happen. This year, the administration listened to students' cries for a place to hang out. The administration decided to move classes to Central Bible Church and students won ownership of the A-Frame.

However, the building was surrendered with a warning: "Make good use of the A-Frame or we'll take it back!" This makes sense. The administration has recognized that it is important for students to hang out together, but if no one uses the A-Frame, why not hold classes there?

Having the administration say socializing is important should make students feel good. The administration recognizes the student body as people, not scholarly nerds who like to sit in their rooms all weekend dissecting Jonah. Giving students the A-Frame is the administration's way of saying, "Yes! We do want you to have fun at Multnomah!"

The Multnomah student body should avoid taking the A-Frame for granted. Instead, students should take full advantage and use the A-Frame for all of their socializing needs. Students can use the A-Frame for many different activities. Besides the most obvious use, studying, the A-Frame makes a great place to meet a friend for coffee or have a worship time with friends.

If a student needs to meet a friend -- meet him in the A-Frame. If a student wants to take a nap -- take one in the A-Frame. Students need to show the Multnomah's administration that they will use the space wisely.

The A-Frame would gain more popularity with the addition of a pingpong or pool table. Students could fundraise or make donations to purchase these items. If the student body first uses the A-Frame, a bigger and better Student Commons may be in Multnomah's future. Miracles do happen.