2008 Woodie Awards
Parking Problems Continue as the University Weighs Options
Samuel BoschStaff Reporter
Issue date: 9/29/05 Section: News
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Park it in a spot, be courteous.
Regardless if you are a student, faculty member or employee of the university, not finding a parking spot is always aggravating. Yet this seems like an ever present problem that we all wish would be remedied.
With the university gaining notoriety, it seems that inevitably it will outgrow itself. Over the past decade, SHU has experienced a significant growth of enrollment.
New dorms have gone up left and right to accommodate this trend. If it should continue, perhaps dorms are not the only things that this institution should be focusing on.
Alex Afentoulides, sophomore, Norwalk, said "There is definitely not enough parking. This is my first year commuting and two weeks into school it is already a hassle."
In the meantime, The Department of Public Safety, starting this Monday will begin parking enforcement.
Officer Brown said, "Parking enforcement will begin Monday, September 19, all students are to follow campus regulations, and if anyone has any questions, direct them to the Department of Public Safety."
However, no one will be completely content with the situation. The Parking expense at the dorms also seems to be an issue for some.
"Its ridiculous that I have to pay $150.00 to park at North, and that it isn't included in tuition," said Mark Webber, sophomore, Cedar Grove, N.J.
Not everyone drives a car to campus, which could be a reason why the expense is not included in the tuition.
It seems as if the school is addressing this issue of limited parking with the idea of a parking garage. No definite answers were given but entertaining the idea is always a first step.
Students who park at the university have to come to terms with the fact that there are 1,748 parking spots divided proportionally amongst the student body and faculty. With over 4,500 students enrolled undergrad, parking will be a problem unless things change.
Anyone who parks on campus also has a responsibility to park appropriately, meaning one should park in one of the designated lots, as well as parking within the lines.
Officer Fernandez, the head of Public Safety, said "It is the student's responsibility not to bring a vehicle on campus if they are not authorized to do so."
Breaking any regulations will result in a ticket, and if tickets accumulate, one might lose parking privileges. For people who rely on driving to school this could be devastating.
"All vehicles must be registered with The Department of Public Safety," said Officer Dennis-Manson, manager of The Department of Public Safety.
Those who wish to park on campus have to respect the fact that there are regulations. Like all things in life, there are rules that we all must abide by.
Bottom line is, the parking will be an issue if one lets it be an issue. Granted, there are limited spots but it is not like every student at SHU is there at the same time.
Remember that parking is a privilege, with this in mind, be responsible and courteous. With everyone's help, this could be smooth sailing.
Regardless if you are a student, faculty member or employee of the university, not finding a parking spot is always aggravating. Yet this seems like an ever present problem that we all wish would be remedied.
With the university gaining notoriety, it seems that inevitably it will outgrow itself. Over the past decade, SHU has experienced a significant growth of enrollment.
New dorms have gone up left and right to accommodate this trend. If it should continue, perhaps dorms are not the only things that this institution should be focusing on.
Alex Afentoulides, sophomore, Norwalk, said "There is definitely not enough parking. This is my first year commuting and two weeks into school it is already a hassle."
In the meantime, The Department of Public Safety, starting this Monday will begin parking enforcement.
Officer Brown said, "Parking enforcement will begin Monday, September 19, all students are to follow campus regulations, and if anyone has any questions, direct them to the Department of Public Safety."
However, no one will be completely content with the situation. The Parking expense at the dorms also seems to be an issue for some.
"Its ridiculous that I have to pay $150.00 to park at North, and that it isn't included in tuition," said Mark Webber, sophomore, Cedar Grove, N.J.
Not everyone drives a car to campus, which could be a reason why the expense is not included in the tuition.
It seems as if the school is addressing this issue of limited parking with the idea of a parking garage. No definite answers were given but entertaining the idea is always a first step.
Students who park at the university have to come to terms with the fact that there are 1,748 parking spots divided proportionally amongst the student body and faculty. With over 4,500 students enrolled undergrad, parking will be a problem unless things change.
Anyone who parks on campus also has a responsibility to park appropriately, meaning one should park in one of the designated lots, as well as parking within the lines.
Officer Fernandez, the head of Public Safety, said "It is the student's responsibility not to bring a vehicle on campus if they are not authorized to do so."
Breaking any regulations will result in a ticket, and if tickets accumulate, one might lose parking privileges. For people who rely on driving to school this could be devastating.
"All vehicles must be registered with The Department of Public Safety," said Officer Dennis-Manson, manager of The Department of Public Safety.
Those who wish to park on campus have to respect the fact that there are regulations. Like all things in life, there are rules that we all must abide by.
Bottom line is, the parking will be an issue if one lets it be an issue. Granted, there are limited spots but it is not like every student at SHU is there at the same time.
Remember that parking is a privilege, with this in mind, be responsible and courteous. With everyone's help, this could be smooth sailing.