By Jim Farris
Raver Intern

Amongst the hustle and bustle of beginning a new semester there are many things happening around campus.  There are several construction projects in progress around the campus as well as a few planned for the future. These long overdue updates will allow us to move forward and remain at the cutting edge of research and education. The Chemical Building is being completely renovated, as well as the Paleontology lab.  A much needed upgrade to the King Center and a road connecting St. Patrick Street to St. Joseph Street are coming in the future.  All projects are slated to be finished by 2012. Continue Reading

By Louisa Burden
Raver Staff

As students on this campus well know, there have been dorm renovations going on for some time now. Connolly Hall has been undergoing massive changes, and Palmerton is set to start its transformation in mid-January.

Due to space limitations, most juniors and seniors are required to live off campus, so that there is enough space for all the underclassmen to live on campus, since they are required to do so under the BOR policy. As Maureen Wilson, the Residence Life Director here at Mines, said, ““As the freshmen and sophomore [numbers] are growing, we have had to shift to accommodate their needs because they are required to be here.” Continue Reading

By: Loryn Schuetzle
Raver Staff

Where are all the parking spots? The School of Mines parking office is trying to develop more spots around campus. Every student, faculty, staff and visitor is required to have one of the parking permits in order to park anywhere on campus. Along with a parking permit, the student or staff member must have his or her vehicle registered with the parking office. Continue Reading

By Belema Boyle
Raver Intern

The School of Mines may create more sports teams according to Dr. Richard Kaiser, the new Athletic Director.

Although specifics as to when these changes will become a reality are sketchy, Kaiser believes that adding sports such as baseball, softball and men’s and women’s soccer would boost enrollment and increase student diversity.

Kaiser also looks forward to the new facilities that are currently still under construction. Continue Reading

By Thomas Jones III
Raver Intern

Comedian Groucho Marx once said, “While money can’t buy happiness, it certainly lets you choose your own form of misery.” Eight months and six million dollars spent students are questioning the Surbeck renovations. Their concerns are not about the new look, but rather the amount of choice and quality of food in the renovated cafeteria. Leaving the question: was the result worth the cost? Continue Reading