As some of you may have noticed, FSU is currently tearing down the old student union. The Union is a place I went to many times. I could always count on good 'ole Oglesby to keep my belly full. I remember going to Subway with my freshman year roommate freshman for a meatball marina foot-long because we could use our VIP swipe. I remember going to Einstein's once and realizing how packed it was and never going again. Then there was Freshen's smoothies and crepes. My go-to was the chicken caesar crepe with freshly grilled chicken sprinkled with parmesan. The smoothies came in sizes ranging from 'should have got more', 'just right', and 'I'm never going to finish this.' To add to the sum of restaurants in the union was Pollo Tropical, a local favorite in my hometown of Pompano Beach, FL. I grew up going there with my dad and loved the Caribbean flavor, so when I went to the Pollo in the union it felt like home. Last but not least you can't forget Chili's. I've heard stories of friends hitting the drink specials before going to class and while I never participated, I can say it would seem useful for a nervewracking public speaking class.

There was more to Oglesby than the food. Oglesby had two amazing lounges that made for a great spot to study or just unwind between classes. I loved listening to the piano in the Bridge Lounge before a test to calm my anxiety. The tables in the Krentzman Lounge were great for study spots when the library was too full. Sometimes I just came to the Lounge to chill when it was too hot outside.

An underrated part of the union were those pink lights that shined onto the ground as you approached. I never understood why they chose pink over garnet or gold but I'm not complaining, pink is my favorite color. Perhaps the most important part of the union for some people was Market Wednesdays. Every Wednesday local vendors, clubs, and student organizations came out to show their stuff - this meant selling products or dancing to the music that was always bumping during lunchtime.

While I'm disappointed they chose to destroy the union right before my last year at FSU, I know my sister will be able to enjoy the new one when it's finished. I'm not sure how it will measure up to the classic Oglesby, but time will tell. I'll be coming back to FSU after I graduate to scope it out and judge the food options. You never forget what you ate during college, for better or worse!