I just returned from a frustrating encounter at the university's parking office. I attempted to get a one-day visitor pass, allowing me to park my car close to Chambers Building.

After making my case, the cashier refused to give me a pass because I am a student and pointed out that I could park in Lots 80 or 83, ignoring my whole reason for being there.

The cashier then called his supervisor and I related the story again to him. He told me that I still could not have the pass simply because I am a student. I asked him that if I had lied and said I am not a student here, would he have allowed me to purchase a parking pass. His answer was a resounding yes.

I then asked to know how much a parking ticket would cost if I parked anyway without the permit. He ignorantly called this fraud and cited $20 as the price.

Well Mr. Supervisor, I have been here four years and have been milked dry by Penn State. I guess $20 extra milking by your department is worth it to save my integrity.