Are UL's Buildings Up To Scratch?

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  A recent study done by the students of the University of Louisiana showed that many thought the conditions of buildings including classrooms, affected there concentration and focus during class.

Amidst the worst in the survey was the English building named Griffin Hall. Since it was constructed in 1972 as the Liberal Arts building in name of Harry L. Griffin for his contribution to the university as professor in History and Political Science, it has had very little improvements prior to 2008, and students are realizing its neglect. As it turns out are some major aspects of Griffin that many if not most students find less than beneficial to the learning process.

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[ULtimateCajun]

I used to HATE Griffin! Bathrooms had a permanent stink, the classrooms were pale yellow and just made me want to sleep.

[Zeebart21]

Wow!! My parents graduated from SLI in 59(I think?) My pops basically was told get your degree or you are out on your sss, son. Dont think he was given the option to complain about the comforts of the classroom.

Z.

[RaginCajun77]

It is really quite simple, either you want to learn or you don't. The color and lighting in Griffin Hall never kept me from earning my degree.

[CajunZ1]

Yeah! Heaven forbid people complain about the shoddy conditions of a school they're paying money to attend! Stupid young losers...



I like the article Fun, it calls to attention just how cash-strapped the university must be. It's amazing how bad some of the buildings are allowed to get before something is done about it. That being said, it's good you point out how outstanding the library is. I always liked that building alot.

When I hit the powerball, you can bet these problems will be solved!

[Zeebart21]

she finds it difficult to concentrate during class with the recent construction work to the roof. “The ceiling has lots of water damage and looks really gloomy, it makes me feel gloomy," says *****, "and with no windows in my classroom I feel even more fatigued during class”.


I didnt get my degree because it wasnt as important to me at the time as hanging out at JR's till 4 am on a Friday morning. It sure as heck wasnt because the classroom was gloomy and it made me feel fatigued.
Definite problems with the physical plant, but lets not use it as an excuse to not concentrate. It didnt seem to bother you or your brothers.

Z

[bballholic]

_ Yeah! Heaven forbid people complain about the shoddy conditions of a school they're paying money to attend! Stupid young losers...



I like the article Fun, it calls to attention just how cash-strapped the university must be. It's amazing how bad some of the buildings are allowed to get before something is done about it. That being said, it's good you point out how outstanding the library is. I always liked that building alot.

When I hit the powerball, you can bet these problems will be solved! _

Agreed about the library being a fine facility. I drive through campus quite a bit considering I work in the Oil Center. I especially enjoy the scenery in the Summer/Spring.

[cajun4life]

_ Agreed about the library being a fine facility. I drive through campus quite a bit considering I work in the Oil Center. I especially enjoy the scenery in the Summer/Spring. _

We are loaded with "talent"!

[RaginCajun77]

We are loaded with "talent"!

I would imagine Rivals and Scout would rate our talent 5 stars.

[CajunZ1]

I can remember my freshman english class where we all got into a debate on "should we levy the student fee to pay for the indoor facility, etc" and everyone besides myself opposed the idea citing deteriorating conditions of present facilities (good thing none of them voted ). My point is that the cleaner we keep the "backyard," the more receptive people will be to adding new and better facilities for athletics.

[bballholic]

_ We are loaded with "talent"! _

Exactly, I can attest to this as my wife is an alumnus of your fine school.

[ULtimateCajun]

Now the conditions between classes is a different story. Luckily St. Mary is the "only route" from downtown to my office.