At the Daily Lobo, we often publish stories on the best places to study, grab coffee or a bite to eat near the University of New Mexico campus, but we don’t typically discuss where to have a good cry. As a person who’s cried in a lot of places on campus, here’s the best and worst places to have a good sob fest. Whether you’re a solo crier, prefer a group sobbing session or a quiet crier, there’s something for you.
Centennial Library individual study spaces: 8/10
We’re starting strong with the underground Centennial Science and Engineering Library, where the lowest floor has individual study rooms with barely enough room for one person — two could fit if you’ve got a crying buddy.
If you’ve never explored it, there’s no better time than when you’re on the verge of tears. The privacy of the space makes it ideal for a good cry, along with a relatively comfortable chair, but there is a downside — the walls are extremely, painfully, uncomfortably thin. If you’re a silent weeper like me, I highly recommend this spot.
Center of the Universe: 4/10
The Center of the Universe is definitely meant for the louder, more musically inclined criers, so if that’s you, then go ahead and wail. However, if you’re an introverted, softer crier, this spot will draw attention to your misery.
SUB Cafeteria: 6/10
The Student Union Building cafeteria is an ideal location for a cry because on its bright side, you can easily grab a footlong meatball sub or a Dions pizza slice to soothe your ailments.
There are lots of seating options and windows with sunlight shining through if you’re craving a dramatic, golden-hour emotional extravaganza. It is the most public spot on this list, so if you don’t mind having an audience and would like to grab a quick sandwich before, during or after your cry, this is the best place to do it.
Top of the Yale parking structure: 10/10
With perfect acoustics, lighting and privacy, the top of Yale parking structure is the ideal spot for anyone needing a sniffle session to get through their day. This location is perfect for all types of criers.
Just because you’re at rock bottom, doesn’t mean you can’t be on top of the world.
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Johnson Field (at night): 6.7/10
Johnson Field gets high ratings for privacy, but it’s not the safest place to have a good cry. If you have a crying buddy or two, though, then hey, go have a sadsville gathering in the cold wet grass.
Crying on Johnson Field can also be therapeutic during the day and arguably much safer but your chances of taking a soccer ball to the head are much higher so be aware.
Maria Fernandez is the copy editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at copy@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
