Sewer odor complaints down, but still unresolved

Sewer odor complaints down, but still unresolved

ANNE DUFFY

Staff Writer

MICHAEL WESTHOFF WASHTENAW VOICE

Foul smells that blanketed the campus last Fall, leaving some people sick, unable to concentrate in class and downright mad, seem to have largely subsided.

But why? What is going on and who has done something, if anything, about it … Read more>>

WCC parking structure debate lingers

WCC parking structure debate lingers

NICOLE BEDNARSKI

News Editor

The battle over the Washtenaw Community College parking structure rages on. Where should it be built? When will it be built? How much will it cost? Why is it being built at all?

Every one of these questions, along with seemingly hundreds of others, has been raised by … Read more>>

Proposed $600,000 construction in ML building meets opposition

Proposed $600,000 construction in ML building meets opposition
Whitworth’s impromptu visit quells angry feelings

QUINN DAVIS

Staff Writer

ROBERT CONRADI WASHTENAW VOICE

A heart-to-heart meeting between President Larry Whitworth and members of the performing arts faculty has at least temporarily quelled emotions and talk of a “sit-in” type protest over the construction of a new entrance … Read more>>

Whoever said money doesn’t grow on trees?

Whoever said money doesn’t grow on trees?

Nicole Bednarski

News editor

ROBERT CONRADI WASHTENAW VOICE

As plans for Washtenaw Community College’s first parking structure continue to develop, specific details, including the location and everything involved are gradually being unveiled.

If built at the intended location, directly behind the Crane Liberal Arts and Science building, the college … Read more>>

ML150 makeover tab tops $420,000

ML150 makeover tab tops $420,000

Nicole Bednarski

News Editor

JOE SHARP COURTESY PHOTO

After four months and $420,000, renovations are almost complete in Room 150 of the Morris Lawrence building.

The massive space, once used for the music appreciation course, will now be the “Community Meeting Room.”

“It will be used as a multi-purpose meeting … Read more>>

Southfield firm to design new parking structure

Southfield firm to design new parking structure

Nicole Bednarski

News Editor

The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees has approved the proposal to hire Rich and Associates, of Southfield, to design the new parking structure for $305,000.

“It was kind of hard to beat them on the price,” said Damon Flowers, associate vice president of facilities … Read more>>

Tunnel vision

Nicole Bednarski

News Editor

On a typical weekday afternoon students gather in the commons area of the Crane Liberal Arts and Science Building for lunch. They sit in groups on the couches with their Subway sandwiches and Edibles pizza, chatting about the classes they’ve just finished and the homework due next week.

The faculty, staff … Read more>>

Burst water pipe temporarily closes Children’s Center

Burst water pipe temporarily closes Children’s Center

ELIZABETH ROSS

Editor

ELIZABETH ROSS WASHTENAW VOICE

When a water pipe burst in the Washtenaw Community College Children’s Center the start of finals week, it could’ve been a disaster. Parents needed to study and take their exams, and they counted on the Children’s Center to watch their children … Read more>>

More parking now available near the new athletic fields

More parking now available near the new athletic fields

MATT THOMPSON

Staff Writer

Can’t find a place to park? Try across the street, where 118 new spaces have been made available next to the new athletic fields alongside the Health and Fitness Center.

However, only 98 spots will be available to WCC students as the Ann Arbor … Read more>>

$55,000 for new platform tennis court. Wonder why?

$55,000 for new platform tennis court. Wonder why?

Matt Thompson

Staff Writer

mthompson3@wccnet.edu

MICHAEL WESTHOFF THE WASHTENAW VOICE

Club Sports has no use for it, the Health and Fitness Center didn’t know it was coming and most students have no clue about the game, yet Washtenaw Community College is investing $55,000 in a heated, lighted platform … Read more>>