Student welcomes additions

Scholar's walk has some confused, but others pleased

I never expected Winthrop to actually get any of the new construction done while I was still in school. Even if I was on the five to 10 year plan I wouldn't have gotten my hopes up.

However, they did complete the new Scholar's Walk over the summer. Upon returning, new students are taking advantage of this addition.

The thought of my tuition money going towards a walkway that students will probably ruin anyway angered me at first. Then I saw it and it's actually pretty cool.

The swings add a relaxing feel to campus. While the brick walkway makes the college feel more like a campus, rather than a parking lot with a bunch of buildings scattered on top.

Senior Justin Lawson feels the wame way. "It's a refreshing way to bring in the year. It feels like college," Lawson said.

I know that I'm getting overly excited about a walkway. I will never get to reap the benefits of a new student center though. I take what I get.