The I(deal) S(trong) T(rustworthy) Bridge

All around campus, there are many different buildings of many different shape and size.  There are round buildings like forum building, small old house-like buildings like the Botany Building, and even buildings connected by a bridge people can walk under like the Huck Life Bridge.  However, one step farther than having a bridge that people can walk under, is a bridge that cars can drive under like the Information Science and Technology building.

The Information Science and Technology building, otherwise known as the IST Bridge, is a fairly large building on the edge of campus.  It is a fairly new building, but its true claim to fame is that the building turns into a bridge over Atherton Street.  The bridge itself is well lit and open to the air with windows to look down on the road, but on either end of the bridge, there are classes and even an eating area.

The IST Bridge is an important building on campus, that does not only serve as an area for students to learn in, but it also protects the students.  Atherton street can be a dangerous road to cross at any time, but crossing over the IST bridge is a much safer to get across the road.  The bridge not only protects people from having to cross the dangerous road, but also from the elements.  Thanks to the roof on the bridge, people crossing the bridge can walk through without being pelted by rain or snow.  This even makes it a great place to study outside even when it is raining, which I am sure many people will take advantage of once it is warmer out again.

The IST Bridge not only protect people with its roof and bridge structure, but also with its lights.  The IST Bridge is incredibly lit up, one of the brightest places on campus.  Also along the ramp leading up to the bridge, is a line of lights, that guide people to it.  These lights are what draw people into the IST Bridge like a bunch of moths.  The IST Bridge uses its guiding light to protect people, and lead the safely where they need to go.

The IST Bridge does not only shelter people, it also allows them to safely look upon the outside world, without having to deal with the elements.  The windows along the IST Bridge allow people to sit and watch the cars drive by and the rest of the world, while still protecting people from the outside elements.  The IST Bridge serves as a secure base for people to go to for protection, but does not let people hide from the outside world.  Rather, it gives people a chance to prepare for the elements outside, and the things they will have to go through in their future.

The Information Sciences and Technology Building is a very interesting building on campus.  The building not only is a safe way for people to cross Atherton Street, and protects people from the elements, but also puts off a guiding light to lead people across and allows people to look out and see what will be in their future.  Even though the IST Bridge will be renamed to the Westgate building (which my roommate has just told me), it will continue to be a guardian(gatekeeper?) to all the students at Penn State.