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opinion:
our view
New
dorm rooms necessary
Cal State Long Beach's decision to create more dorm rooms
out of the common rooms in Parkside Commons is the right decision
for both current and incoming students. The only problem with
the decision is how slow the university acted in notifying
current residents.
Like it or not, the student population at CSULB is growing
exponentially and students must realize that the university
has a duty to at least try to accommodate incoming students.
Building completely new housing is a viable and necessary
option but it would take much too long to plan and build new
residence halls in order to guarantee housing to some new
students.
Common rooms in dorm suites are somewhat important for students,
but most of the things that students do in these common rooms,
such as studying or hanging out, can be done in places outside
the dorms like the library.
New students can't live in the library.
It is a shame that students have to lose the common rooms,
which many rely on. But more importantly, we must all be able
to welcome new students and give at least a few of them someplace
to live.
It may be beside the point, but there are much more important
issues that come up from the influx of new students. For example,
all students at CSULB can expect an even more difficult time
getting into the classes they need and finding a parking space.
Finding space for new students is a small step for the university
to be taking, but it is only the first step. We hope that
the CSULB administration is looking harder at the other problems
that an increased student population brings to this campus.
The administration is starting to work on the problem, let's
all hope that they will make some moves that will address
the problems facing all students and not just new students.
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