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Show Construction Continued from Page 1 construction is on schedule, and that the contractors are confidant the project will finish on time. Ryan indicated the project will finish early spring of 2010. Brockmyer said Big-- D will be working on the basement, plumbing and sewage for the rest of the semester. He also said they will be working right on through the winter. Brockmyersaid that Westminster has a good working relationship with Big-- D construction. We meet once a week to talk about the progress of the project, said Ryan.Fairchild also had good things to say about the Big-- D employees. The drivers are very polite when .you cross from here (Foster) to Jewett, said Fairchild. They stop so you can get across. For those in Foster, they have to walk all the way around the construction to get to the rest of campus. They are also the closest to the construction site. Its when the building shakes, said a little nerve-rackiFairchild. Were hoping were earthquake proof like they say. But other than the shaking, Fairchild has not had any other problems in Foster. Bonnie Boyle, a Westminster student who also works in the Arts and Humanities office, saidparking sucks, but addednshe is seeing a lot of progress. Kamille Sheikh, a Westminster student who works at Concierge Desk, said she cannot hear construction-relate-d noise in Shaw or when she has classes in Jewett. Center located t Amy Gordon, an employee in in Carlson, does not hear anything either. Carlson hasnt had a problem, said Gordon. Even though the ng the-Star- parking and noise can be a nuisance, Gordon said that it is the hardest for handicapped students. Handicap access is an issue, said Gordon. They have to go all the way around, which is hard. It has been the biggest issue for handicapped students. Spring of 2010 is just three semesters away. That will mean many students will have the opportunity to take a class in the new building, said Brockmyer. I hope to have a class in there when Im a senior, said Boyle. It would be cool. tf Westminster Wheels rolls toward success Campus bike rental program well received Kristin Lane Staff Writer ASWC President Brody Leven helped fuel ideas for the program to make it functional for Westminsters If its a quick trip off campus to the store, or your other means of transportation fails Westminsters Wheels has bikes on the house. Only half way through the programs first year, the program is peddling toward campus. Research on similar programs in Boulder, Colo,; Portland, Ore. and Paris supplied guidance but showed flaws said Leven. I decided to mold my own program that would fit Westminster the best. Westminster Wheels kicked off its first year on Earth success. Day, April 22, 2008. A project that took students over six months to fully generate has proven to be an asset to the environment. The proposal for the program included goals to improve the air quality, minimize campus traffic and maximize campus efficiency. Director of the Environmental Center Kerry Case is thrilled with the success rate. With funding from Chevron, Contender and inspired professors, the program currently owns ten bikes. If students continue to exercise the program that number is sure to increase. Each bike is custom built to sustain durability. There are no gears or cabling, and every bike has puncture resistant tires. Theyre meant for comfort and most of all effectiveness, said Leven. Not to mention they are stylish, sporting Westminsters school colors purple and gold. "It's totally easy and takes about two minutes." Johnathan Lake To check out a bike, a waiver must be filled out at the concierge desk in Shaw. Students are supplied with a helmet, light and chain all for free. Bikes can be checked out for one full business day before a late fee is charged. Student Jonathan Lake has taken advantage of the opportunity and says its totally easy and takes about two minutes to fill out the waiver and hit the road. So far, 78 students have filled out waiver for bike rentals. Participants have been respectful to all rental items and none of the bikes have been stolen or damaged, said Leven. The majority of rentals have come from international students, said Case. She said a lot of the advertising this Continued on Page 14 Westminster Wheels bikes await rental infront of the Shaw Center 2 VOLUME XL!!: ISSUE 5 n ! t. |