SGA president, Kennedy Orr, and the Southern University Residence Life and Housing have added new amenities to the University Apartments. During Orr’s tenure as SGA Vice President, she attended an SGA retreat where campus partners were present to express concerns. During a conversation with Housing Director Tracie Abraham, Orr suggested several improvements that she believed would benefit the students living in the apartments. One of her key suggestions was the addition of more washers and dryers in the laundry rooms of each apartment complex. Abraham acknowledged the idea, but explained that it would be costly and take some time to implement. However, she assured her that they were willing to make accommodations for the project.
Jessica Bellamy, a sophomore majoring in criminal justice, shared her experience before the new amenities were added: “Before the new washers and dryers were installed, it took me an average of 3 ½ hours to wash and dry my clothes. I always encountered issues with my clothes not washing thoroughly or taking forever to dry.”You might wonder why it took so long to make these changes, especially considering that many upperclassmen live in the apartments. Ms. Orr explained, “Plumbing and electrical systems needed to be updated to accommodate the new washers and dryers. Maintenance had to set aside time to install extra pipes and electrical work for the equipment. The snowstorm also delayed the installation. Once the snow cleared, students were finally able to use the new washers and dryers.”
Laila Hazel, a senior majoring in psychology, expressed her satisfaction: “I’m so happy we received new washers in the building. With so many students, we needed more washers to meet our weekly needs.” Eric White, a senior majoring in mass communication, added, “I’m relieved by the new washers. They really help improve the quality of living for students.” President Orr concluded, “I’m very happy I was able to make this happen, and I’m glad that students are appreciative of the new washers and dryers. I hope students take good care of them, and that there are no further maintenance issues in the future.”
