Housing
More Student Housing in the Blueprints
The UA has plans to establish more student housing to compete with its rapid increases in student population. From 2000 to 2011, the UA’s enrollment increased almost 4 percent annually, from 15,346 to 23,199. This growth is expected to continue, …
RIC Senate Swears in New Officers
Residents’ Interhall Congress swore in new officers and voted on bill proposed last week—all three passed. RIC voted for new officers last week. Onnissia Harries remains as president, while three new officers were elected. Elizabeth Reynolds was sworn in as …
ASG Supports Gender Neutral Housing
For the first time this year Chair of Senate Mike Norton broke the tie vote and passed a bill to support the implementation of a gender-neutral housing option in the near future, according to the bill. “We are so happy …
RIC Approves Gender-Neutral Housing Proposal
Residents’ Interhall Congress voted 22-2 in favor of a proposal that would establish gender-neutral housing on the UA campus, according to the RIC president. On Monday night, RIC discussed the potential of gender-neutral housing on campus. This would create a …
Many Universities Offer Gender-Neutral Housing
Gender-neutral housing can provide a safe environment for students and has been implemented in many well-known universities and colleges. Gender-neutral housing generally refers to a hall, wing or residence hall where gender is a non-factor in determining room assignments. The …
RA Selection Process Nears Final Stretch
Resident assistant interviews have been conducted, and job offers will be made before spring break, housing officials said. Approximately 330 applicants for resident assistants have gone through three rounds of the application process for the positions. At the same time, …
RIC President Vetoes Faculty Gun Bill
The Residents’ Interhall Congress president vetoed the resolution passed last week to allow UA faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons within university buildings. The RIC senate had the ability to override the veto, with a two-thirds majority, but the …
Menu Choices Decided with the Help of Students
This year, Chartwells changed their customer surveys to an online format to make them more convenient for students and faculty to access. Previously, students had to take the time to fill out surveys at the locations they were eating. This …
NW Quads Closed Because of Water Damage
The NW Quads dining hall will be closed today for lunch due to a sprinkler malfunction, said Kim Johnson, marketing director for Chartwells. A false fire alarm went off in the Quads, setting off the sprinkler system as well. Students …
Residence Halls Will Stay Open
Students can stay in UA residence halls during Thanksgiving break, housing officials said. In a change of policy from years past, all UA residence halls will remain open from Nov. 21 through Nov. 23 so students can stay in town …
RIC Sponsors Meet Your Residents Day
Meet Your Representatives Day, as part of the “Who’s RIC” campaign, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Union Mall in an attempt to help students make their voices heard. It is sponsored by the Resident’s …
Slim Chickens To Be Added
Slim Chickens Restaurant will open on campus as part of the Brough Commons Dining Hall expansion, according to a news release. The restaurant will be opened at the same time as Founders Hall, which is scheduled for Fall 2013. Slim …
Kappa Delta House Floods
Members of the Kappa Delta sorority were forced to pack their bags and leave their house Monday night after sprinklers started going off at the residence. “All the sprinklers just started going off,” said Caty Mills, a junior journalism major. …
Crowded Freshmen Get New Home
Because of over-crowding in dorms, resident assistants had to take in roommates for a short period of time last month, an official said. These arrangements were put into place under the notion that the change was temporary and necessary for …
Changing Terrain
The student living industry has been making the most of UA’s steady growth over the last few years, building complexes with hundreds of rooms, exclusively for students. “They’re coming in and I think it’s certainly different to have some of …
