South Hall maintenance issues cause concern

BY MORGAN CHARLES & PAYTON MANUEL @Morgan_Charless & @payton_manuel04

LSU’s campus is known for its sprawling oak trees and beautiful scenery. But for residents of South Hall, living on campus may be losing its charm.

South Hall, which houses the mass communication residential college, has been plagued with maintenance problems since the start of the spring semester, with some issues spanning back to the fall, residents say.

Residents say the elevator doesn’t always work, especially around move in, and that the hall’s entry systems have been broken since around Jan. 20.

The doors, usually locked and only accessible by keycard, have been propped open with random objects such as disposable water bottles and cardboard drawer organizers. This has left room for several problems such as people being locked out of their rooms when the objects are moved and strangers gaining access to the halls.

see MAINTENANCE, page 4