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Livingston changes not so hot

By JUSTIN MATCHICK
STAFF WRITER  

Livingston students are having mixed reactions to the proposed construction of new buildings on campus.

The “Vision for Livingston Campus” project has many students happy for newer buildings, some say. For instance, a new dining hall expected to be finished in 2011 is being constructed.

The previous dining hall, Tillet, was not very popular with students, they say.

“I hate Tillet’s food, I hope this one’s better” says Tihomir Kovacic, a Livingston senior.

Currently, Livingston has the least amount of buildings of any Rutgers campus.

With the additional buildings, students hope that Livingston will see an increase in student activities.

Rutgers says the overall cost of the project could be over $5 million. “They’re spending so much; hopefully they don’t waste it,” Jay Cho, another Livingston senior, says.

By DANIELA WEINAPPLE
STAFF WRITER  

Rutgers University junior Erin Greenwood left on June 18 to study the landscape along the California coast.

Greenwood will be traveling from Los Angeles, Calif. to Portland, Ore. She will be sketching the cultural and mobile landscape along the western coast.

Greenwood is traveling as a result of her winning the Landscape Architecture Deboer Prize.

“I was given $1,000 for my trip,” she said.

Four students received the prize this year. This differs from the usual two or three students who are awarded the money, said Greenwood.

Greenwood’s findings will be on display in Blake Hall in the fall semester. “I’m really excited for other students to see my exhibit,” she said.

By BRIANA SUFFY
STAFF WRITER  

Rutgers' “Old” Raritan desperately needs clean-up, according to Rutgers students.

Despite its place in Rutgers’ history, the Raritan River is a symbol students shun. Rather than bringing the university a unique quality, the river pushes people away, students say.

“It’s gross,” says junior Erika Singer. “I heard that the water was diseased before I even came to Rutgers.”

Retired New Brunswick Police Chief Michael Beltranena says complaints often arise about the river smelling.

“Students saying needles are visible in the water was the most unbelievable comment,” he said.

Rutgers students believe a clean-up could only provide a positive change to New Brunswick’s campus.

“It looks dirty so it scares people away,” student athlete Fabián Ruiz says.