The space I am going to analyze is the room I am sitting in right now. I’m at the student-athlete computer lab in the Younkin Success Center. The room is about the size of a normal classroom. It has approximately fourteen computer stations lining the walls. These work areas are set up almost as mini cubicles so that you are not disturbed as much by the person sitting next to you. There are also round tables in the middle of the room that have computers. These work great, but the more secluded desks lining the wall are better if you are really trying to focus on something. There is also a printer and various office supplies available for use in the room. On the walls there are pictures of different Ohio State logos, sports, and motivational quotes. However, one wall is a floor to ceiling window that overlooks Neil Avenue. This is nice because it lets in natural light, but sometimes noises from the street can get annoying. As far as sound from within the room goes, it is pretty quiet besides people typing. Of course, there is the occasional murmur or hushed laughter of a group.

This room is perfect for its purpose: studying. It is a calm and relaxing place that student-athletes can come to get work done after a hard day at practice. I really enjoy the pictures and quotes on the wall because it reminds me what I’m striving towards not only in my sport, but also in my academics. Although the room’s primary function is for school work, later on at night when people are tired and just trying to get those last few study-table hours in, it can become quite the social outlet. People become much more talkative, and the room begins to take on a lighter feel. As the night goes on people meet other people, and new friends are made. While this is not what the room was designed for, I do think it is an important aspect of the space. I feel that this “social atmosphere” helps build unity and friendship across all of buckeye athletics, rather than just within specific teams.