Independent
Tuesday/September 27,1988
Teresa Hall undergoes facelift
by Maiya Soriya
The long awaited restoration and renovation of Teresa Hall is well underway with the promise of modernization, while the charm and history of the building remain preserved.
Gary Berg, Assistant to the President in charge of Planning, described the changes to Teresa as occurring in phases.
Phase one is the current stage which includes the renovation of the third and fourth floors, previously residential areas, into faculty offices. This area and its original doors and hardware have been restored with the additions of new ceilings, lights, windowsills, paint, and carpet
A conference/seminar room now fills part of the back end of the rotunda where two dorm rooms once existed. New electrical and mechanical systems, computer equipment, bathrooms, and a fire exit are also being installed.
Second floor faculty offices will be transformed into business offices and room renovations in the Main Building will change some offices to classrooms.
Berg said that Phase two includes
Construction by Clemens to be
completed soon
by Tammy Boerboom
The construction that many CSB/SJU students may have noticed on the side of Gemens Library will be completed within two weeks according to Gerry Meeks, a member of CSB's planning board.
The construction taking place is a extended summer long project to
the renovation of the first floor and is more of a restoration and clean-up in order to preserve that area. The fireplaces will be functioning and a room will be used for meetings, lounge space and special events. The basement will be used for mechanical space for the new air conditioning and plumbing systems as well as providing space for computer closets.
Renovation of the first floor will include offices, space for housekeeping, a new physical plant, public information offices, a workroom, duplicating services, and space for special events.
Final stages of Phase two will include the widening of halls and spaces which are now conjested with traffic flow. Plans call for a spacious, naturally lit lobby for students and guests.
The major task of Phase two will be the creation of a convenient and attractive main entrance on the south side of the building. Berg said that these plans will be made with consent from the convent. The entrance will include a new elevator which enters at ground level to make the building handicap accessible.
Complications of these plans include the fact that St. Gertrude (the Main Building) is on a slightly higher
reconstruct the drainage system and build new sidewalks.
This summer, the areas on the side of Clemens Library, in front of the Benedicta Arts Center, and in parking lot five were dug up to put in drainage pipes. The rain water that previously caused some flooding problems in those areas will now be redirected into the Convent sanctuary,
"The sidewalks will better serve the students," said Meeks. "Instead of the students trampling all over the grass to make shortcuts, they will now have sidewalks at their convenience."
Meeks said that there may be a future landscaping plan for bushes and trees around the library, but for now they'd concentrate on completing the sidewalks and planting sod before winter.
photo by Brenda Schindler
level than Teresa Hall and therefore the elevator must be made to accomodate both levels.
Other complications include working around students and faculty. Therefore, the major floor moving will be done during January Term when there is less student traffic and will minimize problems.
The actual completion of the project has not yet been dated. Berg said that Phase one is the quick phase, but the second phase will take more time.
Berg stated that the changes made in Teresa Hall would basically increase its functional use, safety and accessibility for the handicapped.
KSJU bounced off the dial
by Rita Rosenberger ^
No longer a broadcast station, KSJU will soon be hooked up through St. John's cable system. According to KSJU General Manager, Chuck Koleczek, the station was "bounced right off the dial" when KSTR of Sartell (96 FM) increased their wattage.
Koleczek first learned of this through Mike Nicholson, KSJU Music Director. An orientation letter to St. John's students this summer mentioned that KSJU would be cable. At home in Illinois, Koleczek received no personal notification from school concerning the change.
KSJU (96.5 FM) was not in the college radio zone, which is below 90 FM. The transition from 89.1 FM to 96.5 FM occurred in the summer of 1984. Shocked by the news concerning KSJU, Chuck Marschall,
General Manager 1986-1987, claimed "had I known that we were in danger of being bumped around so easily, I would have made it my priority to ensure that we wOuld continue to function as a broadcast radio station."
Marschall considers the move to cable, "a major step backwards," but admitted that more information concerning radio liscense requirements would be necessary to seek an alternative solution.
Optomistic, despite the setbacks, Koleczek, a s-ophomore Physics major, hopes to implement several new projects this year such as Dj mixers in the Butchershop, and a Musician's Hotline, to help students form bands. He hopes to "create a positive image for KSJU".
Also encouraging is the successful turnout at KSJU General Staff meetings or^ each campus, a sign that KSJU's membership of over one hundred students will not dwindle.
photo by Brenda Schindler
Construction workers labor to bring CSB more walkways.
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