By NATALIE SACKET
Feature Editor
Early this August, extensive renovations on Fryer Hall concluded. This remodeling project, which began on May 11, completely modified the entirety of the dorm hall.
Fryer Hall, a women’s dorm comprised of predominantly female athletes, is one of the four dormitories located on Northwestern’s Alva campus. Ament Hall, one of the campus’ male dorms, was renovated last summer. Due to its success, it was decided that the renovation project would continue to Fryer Hall. The planning process began in the fall semester.
The renovation of Fryer Hall was extensive, including every room, hallway, bathroom, laundry room and lobby. Floor tiling was replaced with removable carpet tiles; walls were repainted; bathrooms fitted with marble counters, new toilets, sinks and showers; ceilings were replaced and all living spaces were refurnished. The total cost of renovation fell slightly below $1 million.
Tatum Radcliff, head resident of Fryer Hall, is highly pleased with the positive feedback from the residents.
“They are definitely excited about it. Last year when we told them about it, they almost thought it was too good to be true. They didn’t know to what extent the dorm would be renovated,” said Radcliff.
Aside from her newly renovated apartment space inside of Fryer, Radcliff stated that her favorite part of the newly modified dorm is the flooring, now comprised of removable carpet tiles opposed to the formerly cracked, worn tiling.
As the residents of Fryer Hall are settling into their new living spaces, they are still finding new aspects of the renovations to enjoy.
Kaci Hansen, a junior Elementary Education major and resident assistance of Fryer Hall stated that her “favorite part of the renovation has been getting to see the excitement of the people returning. I also love that every room has the ability to look different with the moveable furniture. I believe this gives our dorm a uniqueness and allows the residents to express themselves.”
Audrey Estes, a sophomore and resident assistant of Fryer Hall stated that her “favorite part of the dorm renovations is the bathroom because of the clean, roomy showers, the granite top counters, and the storage room.”
Comments in regards to the renovation of Fryer Hall have been abundantly positives. It is currently a possibility that the dormitory renovation project may continue to other dorms in the future. According to David Pecha, Vice President of Administration, “we are exploring the scope and cost of renovations to Coronado Hall.”