Bathrooms at Reunions, ranked

With consuming beer comes a need to use the bathroom. With lots of people consuming lots of beer, comes lots of demand for bathrooms at Reunions. 

But not all facilities are alike, and since PAW is committed to serving our readers, we’ve ranked the best and worst bathrooms to use on campus during Reunions. We’ve categorized the bathrooms by building, not by gender, since the type of disarray in the bathrooms is often dictated by the closest reunion tent.  

First, a public service announcement: Please keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be this way. You can help make sure every bathroom is a good experience by flushing the toilets, throwing your paper towels away, and actually using the toilets. Campus staff work hard to make Reunions a fun experience for everyone. Let’s pitch in and make their jobs (and our bathroom experiences) a little easier.

WORST

1. Henry Hall

As you might expect, being adjacent to the 10th reunion means the bathroom use is a little rowdy. But last year I walked in here and found three men peeing into the sinks, which was more than I bargained for. 0/10, do not recommend. 

(Tie) 2. Little Hall and 1901–Laughlin Hall 

The bathrooms adjacent to the youngest reunion tent are usually legendarily gross, since folks five years out are usually able to party harder and longer than their more veteran counterparts. 

4. Baker Hall

Since it’s so easy to get to, a lot of people use this one, but there are very few toilets (and urinals), meaning the supply and demand don’t work out very well. Expect a wait.

BEST

1.  Privileged information, as in just for this reporter.

2. 1981 Hall

The more low-key counterpart to Baker’s restrooms, the bathrooms in neighboring 1981 offer a quieter experience. It also doesn’t require you to scale the outdoor Whitman stairs, which are not lit very well and pose a stumbling block for many. 

3. Aliya Kanji Hall (especially the ground floor, dining hall level)

These fully private bathrooms allow for an escape from the noisier, more communal experience. It’s also great if you hate the gaps in between stall doors typical of American public restrooms. 

4. Yoseloff Hall (especially Studio 34 level )

If there’s one tip to take away from this list, it’s that if you’re willing to traverse a little more terrain, you’re more likely to encounter a clean and quiet bathroom.