All it takes is a tape measure...

The long awaited carrels have arrived... The 2nd floor is now packed with study spaces for the eager young minds at U of I Law.

"Packed" being the operative word. I have to admit I was a little more than disappointed when I sat down in my new carrel only to find that the new set up was about as roomy as an airline "cheap seat."

I don't want to be too critical. After all, the old carrels were a little packed too. But you have got to be kidding. It is impossible for a student with a window seat to get to the aisle without forcing one (or more) of his/her classmates to stand up. It's worse than a movie theater.

So... As I sat there, the back of my chair bumping against the back of my buddy's, I wondered: How much did these carrels cost? How do they plan to resolve this little problem (because honestly it's not a matter of comfort, it's a matter of function)?

Couldn't this have been avoided with a $5.00 tape measure from Home Depot?

This is why we are lawyers. If we had even the slightest grasp of math, physics, geometry, or common sense, we'd have real jobs.

Update:
I sent an email to the Dean of students. True to his perpetually available form he took 10 minutes out of his day to walk upstairs with me. I have no idea how the problem will be resolved but fortunately I am no longer the only person aware of the problem. Hooray for common sense!