I think most would agree that Penn State is a jock school. With this in mind, why is it that I can't walk into a gym without witnessing a constant array of weightroom etiquette transgressions?

The weightroom is a personal sort of place. People go there to focus on accomplishing individual gains. Nowhere in weightroom etiquette does it say that you need to let everybody know what you're doing. Yes, I'm talking to you Mr. Screamer. The occasional grunt or strained exhale is okay on those last few reps, but no one wants to hear you make it sound like you're giving birth over by the preacher bench.

To those who enjoy allowing dumbbells to crash to the floor after their last rep on flat bench, letting everybody know, "Hey, I'm done and these weights are really heavy": If you're not strong enough to let the weights down easy, you're not strong enough to use them.

C'mon Penn State; just be courteous. Make an effort to stay out of other people's way and we'll all have a much better time at the gym.