Jacob Salois

Classes have resumed at Texas State, and many students have discovered that the most direct route to a classroom isn't always possible. Because of construction activity, they often have to take detours. Bobcat Update's Jacob Salois has more.

Texas State students need to allow extra time for their transits to and from class. The L-B-J Student Center is undergoing major renovation, and the construction could cause problems for students who are trying to get across campus.
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There is now just one main entrance to the student center, and it's located next to the L-B-J bus-circle. As a result -- to reach the quad or Alkek Library from the student center --- a detour must be taken that includes a walkway through an area next to Arnold Hall. Students may also walk in the opposite direction outside the student center building, where there's a ramp to avoid the stairs.
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The detours are a nuisance, but they particularly affect disabled students. Wooden ramps have been constructed to accommodate them, and many who AREN'T disabled are taking advantage of the temporary walkways.
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The Texas heat also poses a problem. The detours mean students are having to walk farther and endure the heat longer. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jacob Salois.