2008 Woodie Awards
Housing shortage ousts sophomores from Marian Hall
Deanna Gillen
Issue date: 10/26/06 Section: News
"We knew going into this year, based on the numbers, that there would be sophomores in the town houses," said Sarah English, Director of Housing, "We went to the Student Government, and gave them the choice between Foy and Upper New."
In the end, SGA chose to hold on to Upper New, allowing the sophomores on the waiting list to be allotted housing in the coveted Foy and Lower New Townhouses, which, in previous years, were primarily only given to seniors. On Foy, English said "It's a big bone of contention with the students right now."
With the school's rapid expansion, the logical thing to do would be to build new dormitories. The Fulton Street Townhouses, which opened in the fall of 2005, house 248 students, and boast gorgeous living, dining, and lounging areas. However, some students said they are not thrilled.
Gunner said, "It's beautiful, and I think they did a great job on the construction, but I personally don't understand why they would build a whole complex of singles when they don't have enough housing for incoming students." While they do add a certain allure to the campus, Gunner said, "They aren't really completely realistic [or functional] for a school [that] continues to take in more students each year."
In the end, SGA chose to hold on to Upper New, allowing the sophomores on the waiting list to be allotted housing in the coveted Foy and Lower New Townhouses, which, in previous years, were primarily only given to seniors. On Foy, English said "It's a big bone of contention with the students right now."
With the school's rapid expansion, the logical thing to do would be to build new dormitories. The Fulton Street Townhouses, which opened in the fall of 2005, house 248 students, and boast gorgeous living, dining, and lounging areas. However, some students said they are not thrilled.
Gunner said, "It's beautiful, and I think they did a great job on the construction, but I personally don't understand why they would build a whole complex of singles when they don't have enough housing for incoming students." While they do add a certain allure to the campus, Gunner said, "They aren't really completely realistic [or functional] for a school [that] continues to take in more students each year."
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