CSU’s Main and Riverpark campuses have undergone much change in the last year or so. Departments on Riverpark have been reorganized, fitting the campus into a smaller set of buildings. On Main Campus, Woodall Hall has been torn down, soon to be replaced with an expansive green space next to the Clock Tower. Work has also begun to replace the exterior bricks on the Synovus Center for Technology and Commerce for weatherproofing and energy efficiency. An upcoming project will renovate the Davidson Student Center, but that’s not the only plan for campus. For our special April issue, The Uproar has all the details on the exciting construction that students can look forward to.
CSU leadership is always looking for ways to show the university’s bright future to visitors and students. An ambitious new project aims to emphasize CSU’s position as a progressive institution: Every outdated rock or pebble on campus will be replaced with a state-of-the-art replica. “These rocks are so hundred million years ago,” commented Vice President Ruart Stayfield. “What are we, a bunch of dinosaurs? Replacing the rocks will really show that CSU is a modern university.” Adjunct paleontology professor Dean O’Sare stated, “This area was under water a hundred million years ago, so there were no dinosaurs here! We would obviously be a bunch of plesiosaurs or mosasaurs. They’re very different.” No dinosaurs, plesiosaurs, or mosasaurs could be reached for comment. The project will, of course, necessitate a year-long closure of all CSU parking lots.
The Synovus Center for Commerce and Technology may be getting an upgrade, but CSU also honors its history. To do that, a monument will be erected on its fourth floor, commemorating the noble trash bin which once collected water leaking from the ceiling. “Every time it rained, that brave trash can was there,” said computer science student Devin Eloper through tears of respect. “I’d take strength from it as I walked to that class.” When The Uproar asked which class, Eloper muttered something about object-oriented programming before running from reporters. The monument will be made by Art Department students out of gold-plated stainless steel.
Not every project is fully decided upon. Debates have been raging recently among leadership around plans for the space once occupied by Woodall Hall. Originally, the area was to be converted into a green space for events and socialization. However, many students and staff members have grown fond of the dirt field left in the wake of demolition. “It’s so meaningful,” said sophomore business major Sedda Mentary. “On rainy days, it becomes this beautiful, inviting mud puddle. I just want to wallow in that mud after class. I think it’d really be healing for me.” Staff member Porta Johnson added, “The port-a-potty is a great touch, too. We should really keep it just like it is.”
