Will the South Rise Again?
Aaron Kopitz sp?

It has been a year since South Hall closed, with talks that it would be torn down. As of now, however, she will stay where she is. Eventually they plan on forming a Campus Master Plan which will be created by a committee of students, faculty and staff. This committee has yet to exist, but when it does they will form the future of Lake State. They will plan where future buildings go, such as the new Business, Economics and Legal Studies BELS building which will replace South Hall. Now, its possible the new BELS building wont stand where South Hall is exactly; they may move it somewhere more central. This committee will also decide on new housing and where it will be placed. This committee is not only looking into Lake States near future (ten years from now) but long-term future (fifty years to seventy years).
According to Rick Waligora, Physical Plant Director, South Hall, Brown Hall, Admissions, Fletcher, East Hall, the Child Development Center and the row houses are all considered historic buildings. Lake State receives funding from the State of Michigan to keep and maintain these buildings, although this funding isnt enough to maintain all the buildings. It is too expensive to rewire, re-ventilate, repair, and update South Hall and Brown Hall to make them a good modern learning environment. 
All these decisions are tall orders, which is why the University hasnt decided on a committee to take the responsibility of making these decisions. As of right now, South Hall will remain closed. As you walk by and see South Hall, think of yourself as walking by a piece of history, because thats what it is and what it truly will be one day. 
