
We weighed backpacks in O’Neill to see which major has it the worst
Obviously bio was the heaviest
Finals week continues…meaning so does studying – typically with the textbooks that your own professors wrote.
So, how many Comm majors’ backpacks does it take to add up to a Pre-Med’s backpack? Answer: 5.
With backpacks that heavy on their backs, those pre-med students are going to need that medical degree ASAP.
Emily Rayball, Freshman, Bio/Pre-Med
Backpack: 21.5 lb
Tote bag: 10 lbs
“I’m studying for my general Chemistry final. The chem book is killer. If I could have the norovirus and no finals that would be worth it, because Chipotle is worth it and guacamole is definitely worth it. But if I had to make up the finals after having the norovirus then definitely just the finals.”
Reggie Paris, Senior, Bio
Backpack: 20.5 lbs
Courtney Severance, Freshman, CSOM
Backpack: 11.8 lbs
“Multivariable calculus causes my backpack to be heavy because it requires a binder, notebook, and textbook. I would also rather have norovirus because it’s two days of pain while five finals is several days of taking tests, plus all the time to study for them. Also, my GPA affects a lot more than me being sick with norovirus.”
Drew Lee, Senior, Economics
Backpack: 7.8 lbs
Max Baker, Freshman, Political Science
Backpack: 9 lbs
“I was done with my exams. I just keep a lot of junk in my backpack like water bottles and candy bars and a computer. And don’t forget about an iPod.
I would rather take my easy finals then catch norovirus so I don’t have to take the hard ones. That wouldn’t have been a bad deal.”
Sophomores Ryan Morissey, Econ and Dan Wu, Computer Science
Ryan: 10 lbs
“My backback was heavy because of Econ Stats and Macro Theory. And I’d rather get the noro cuz it doesn’t last nearly as long!”
Dan: 9.4 lbs
William Bowditch, Junior, Computer Science
Backpack: 6 lbs
“My backpack was supes light, all I had in it was a laptop. Books are for hardos. And I’d rather take 5 finals.”
Benjamin Lynch, Freshman, Economics and History
Backpack: 9.1 lbs
Veronica Agne, Freshman, Management and Leadership
Backpack: 7.8 lbs
“Econ is probably the class making my backpack the heaviest. And I’d rather have norovirus without a doubt. Puking is temporary, emotional wounds from finals are forever.”
Simi Siddalingaiah, Freshman, Undecided
Backpack: 8 lbs
“The class that’s causing my backpack to be the heaviest is Principles of Microeconomics (that Tresch textbook weighs a ton).
“I would much rather take 5 finals than get norovirus! I’d prefer to just be done with my classes than to throw up for days, and to some extent I feel like I’ve been preparing all semester for finals and it would be a waste of all that time if I didn’t end up taking them.”
Killian Nelson, Freshman, Economics
Backpack: 8.7 lbs
Elijah Teixeira, Sophomore, Communication
Backpack: 6.2 lbs
Chris Ramirez, Freshman, Undecided
Backpack: 16 lbs
Kyle Hazelwood, Freshman, Business Management
Backpack: 14.7 lbs
Joanna Hammond, Freshman, Communication
Backpack: 8.4 lbs