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NEWS WWW.GUILFORDIAN.COM HOBBS Administration lumps the gun on Mary Hobbs renovations, students react when plans fail threngb "As of now, I am a bit disappointed that the renovation is no longer taking place because it stirred up a lot of controversy that is ho longer Continued from Page I was a Hobbs woman. We had talked to her about the Hobbs project." Prior to receiving this information, the administration instructed the Hobbs residents to move out mid year so construction could be completed for the fall 2013 semester. Then the decision was made to hold off on the renovations. The decision not to wait until the end of spring semester was made in part because Hobbs needs crucial safety renovations. "The sprinkler system, heating and cooling, painting all need to be updated," said Jen Agor, associate dean of students. The decision to postpone the renovation was made quickly and left some residents feeling unsettled. "The Thursday before I got back to campus I got an email from Jen that said, 'We have people who are going to help you move out,'" said junior Chelsea Yarborough. "Then 30 minutes later I got an email from Aaron Fetrow saying they had called off the renovation." Other residents are upset with how the administration handled the situation. "I was extremely disappointed and frustrated at the administration for putting all of my residents, myself, my fellow resident advisor and my hall director through such a wild upheaval and then calling the whole thing off last minute and leaving us all upset, confused and feeling a bit displaced," said sophomore Resident Advisor Brianna Halliwell. Junior Elizabeth Munyan agreed. "As of now, I am a bit disappointed that the renovation is no longer taking place because it stirred up a lot of controversy that is no longer relevant," said Munyan. "It is frustrating that many residents had to compromise and make adjustments that are now unnecessary." There is no current timeframe for the Mary Hobbs renovation, and the Greenleaf will remain in its current location until further notice. , “P relevant. Elizabeth Munyan, junior Check out student opinions on the cancellation of Mary Hobbs renovations SEE PAGE 9 Senate Update S ♦ nts^ Approved divesting from Sabra Hummus Discussed the idea of student trusteeship Leaving on a jet plane: study abroad fair shows options for student travels t Week' s ♦ The new website will be up! Visit http://guilfordsenate.wordpress.com We will revisit student scholarships and reach consensus on how to implement them. Colorful flags greeted students in Founders Hall on Wed., Feb. 6. Former study abroad participants shared stories and chatted with their peers about the benefits of spending a semester abroad. For more study abroad information, contact jack Zerbe or Daniel Diaz in the Study Abroad Office in King Hall. We need to hear your voice! Have an idea? Concern? Great recipe? It’s important to us. Questions? Email: senate@guilford.edu or visit http://guilfordsenate.wordpress.com Compiled by Tim Leisman, Community Senate President
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