The mall, as it was always called, was a broad ribbon of lawn which stretched for more than a block down the center of the college campus. It was bordered on both sides by the many buildings which made up Oceanview College. Sidewalks laced back and forth across the mall. During class changes, the area swarmed with students. Now, as Eddie and Teena walked along the mall, only a few students sauntered around or sat loafing in front of the buildings waiting for their next class.