Hess Hall ceiling tiles fall; residents cite communication, safety concerns

Last week, ceiling tiles in a Hess Hall sixth floor girls’ bathroom collapsed, leaving gaping holes that exposed not only loose wires and pipes, but also clusters of black mold spores, according to occupants.

It’s not the first time this has happened. Students say this is the second time a section of Hess ceiling has fallen down in the span of just a few months.

Hess Hall, centrally located on campus, is commonly known as “The Jungle” by its residents, due to its reputation for broken pipes, damaged lights, various police reports and mold concerns. Built in 1961, this resident hall takes the prize for one of the oldest dorms on campus still standing…

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