Brookings Hall was built in 1902 and it acts as the façade of Washington University. Visitors to the school will likely be impressed by Brookings castle-like architecture and regal archway. Inside, especially near the admissions office, Brookings is meant to project an air of authority, and impress all who are passing through.

Although the men's room - located near the stairs on the admissions side of Brookings -does not greet patrons with the same baffling faux-fireplace that adorns the women's room, it manages to be only slightly less ostentatious. Both bathrooms are decorated with large, faux-stone tiles and have stall dividers that are painted a soothing crème color, but in the men's room the tile work continues onto the wall, giving the stalls a fancy, spa-like feel. Also present are coat hooks and full-length mirrors, which are, of course, useful for gussying up before interviews.

Surprisingly, the men's room was much cleaner than the women's room, and offered a more intuitive layout. This bathroom is not recommended for everyday use (why mix with deer-in-the-headlights-looking high school seniors if you don't have to?) but it is a great option for those current students who are stopping by to give tours or peer interviews.