Caught in the raging waters of college life with days blurring into years as you dash between the campus buildings, there comes a moment when a chill goes over your body and your stomach drops. It is in these moments that you get to ask a question that every Atenean has asked themselves at least once in their stay in the university: “Asay nindot na CR?”
For freshmen, any visit to the toilet is a treasure hunt. But for seniors and the like, they’d find themselves faced with no such problem.
- Finster Building (The one-for-all restrooms)
“Guys, pwede samahan niyo ako?”
Perfectly positioned near high-traffic classrooms, they’re a ten-minute class-break lifesaver, or a discreet mid-lecture escape. You can’t miss it out: a cut-out corner framed by signage, a water fountain, and trash cans. Among the campus’ largest lavatories, with ample stalls and bidets, rarely you would experience the awkward moment of having to wait in front of a stall in the hopes that maybe whoever is inside comes out sooner rather than later. Rusty locks can snag in a rush, but no awkward stall waits here.
- All-Gender Comfort Rooms (Perfect for privacy)
“Bilisan mo na yan! Late na tayo!”
“Mauna kana girl!”
Head to the ground floors of Canisius, Jubilee, and Weiman for the individual capacity, all-gender comfort rooms if you want all the relief and privacy to yourselves, even for a short while. Launched in 2016 after dialogues with the university’s LGBTQIA+ community, these embody the university’s commitment to gender-affirming spaces. Compact yet spacious enough, they are stocked with soap, tissue, and reliable bidets. But fair warning: avoid dropping by too late in the afternoon, or you risk facing an empty tissue holder and soap dispenser.
- CCFC Building (Clean, close, and convenient)
“Have you ever tried this one?”
Moving between lectures and PE classes in Finster Building and Martin Hall quickly familiarizes one with the campus’ “blue bridge.” Ideal for students, staff, and library dashes, their prime location near offices and the Miguel Pro Learning Commons makes them some of the most practically located comfort rooms on campus. These stalls remain clean and well-kept, complete with regularly replenished toilet paper and soap. Still, it’s best to test the door lock first to avoid any surprises.
- Del Rosario (Panic-free and paper-ready)
“Kung may multo dito, problema niyo na ‘yan.”
Skip the campus ghost lore: no Canisius portals to other dimensions, no need to look over your shoulder and under stalls for a set of legs you swear weren’t there before in Weiman, and no need to worry about the most harrowing experience of all—a cold, dirty stall that just ran out of toilet paper.
Bidets, toilet paper, and hand soap are complete—making sure you won’t miss a chance to make yourself clean, especially with its reliable plumbing giving access to sinks.
Although the campus has more comfort rooms than the ones listed, the department lists these four as they stand out for their accessibility, practicality, and hygiene.
College is full of surprises: new classes, new faces, and a whole new environment. But when the rush of campus life hits and nature calls, it helps to know where to go. Keep this list in mind and always wash your hands.