The university administration confirmed today that full building remediation and mold abatement will begin immediately. We have secured a commitment for professional pest control and necessary fire safety inspections across all floors. I will continue to monitor the work crews to ensure these conditions are permanently resolved.
November 11, 2019
Final supporters
The living conditions in St. Louis are affecting our health and academic performance. We are experiencing issues with mold, pest, fire hazards, and malfunctioning radiators.
Mold has been found in a multitude of locations in the building. It is directly affecting the air quality in the building. This is causing student health issues. We are suffering from painful coughing, sore throats, headaches, dizziness, and lack of sleep. We can see mold in the carpets and on the walls. A resident has a lower respiratory infection; it got so bad that he could not breathe in his own room. Another student is taking a visit to the doctor to have themselves checked.
There is a pest problem, mice and centipedes are constantly found in our dorms. We can also hear mice traveling through the walls. There are holes in walls and floors where the pests are likely traveling through. After many requests to contain the pest problem, it still remains unsolved.
The outdated fire extinguishers pose a fire safety hazard. Temperature control is becoming an issue as it gets colder outside; the radiators are difficult to use and they randomly turn on and off. It's either burning hot in our rooms or very cold.
Students are finding alternative places to sleep at night, such as the Information Commons, friends dorms, and going back home. This should not be the case. We in St. Louis Hall need to feel comfortable, safe and welcomed while living on campus at Loyola.
We in St. Louis Hall demand that Loyola University Residence Life and Administration make the necessary steps to address the issues we are experiencing. Giving the information above, this building is unlivable and is hazardous. This building is not worth the $9,360 we are paying. Why are we paying so much for so little?
Thank you for your time and we eagerly await your response.
Sincerely,
St. Louis Hall Residents
Updates
October 16, 2019
The volume of support has reached a level that allows me to finalize the formal request for an immediate health inspection. I am currently scheduling a meeting with the administration to present these documented concerns and our demands for remediation. Further instructions regarding our next collective action will follow once that conversation concludes.
Reached 100 supporters
October 16, 2019
47 Comments
I helped my granddaughter, Te'a Johnson, move into this dorm. I was shocked by the condition of the room. Now, my worst fears have come true. This dorm was not ready for occupancy.
The mold in my shower and near my air conditioning has caused me to experience severe allergies and has worsened my asthma. I am so tired of not getting any sleep and constantly trying to catch my breath. The radiators are ridiculous no one seems to know how they work, not even the RAs. This needs to be fixed immediately.
I live in St. Louis Hall room 403. I also have been experiencing cough and sore throat symptoms for quite some time without them going away. From the details in this petition and the email to RD Yesenia, it is clear that this building is not safe for student housing. This must be rectified immediately.
St.Louis is an absolute mess. I'm living with rats in my walls, and mold all over. Me and my roommate are getting sick. Something needs to be done.
I am a proud rambler, but St. Louis Hall is my worst Loyola experience. The conditions are very poor and the fact that students are sick because of bad air quality is crazy. I personally have complained to residence life several times about many issues just in our dorm.
Make it safe and healthy for the kids!
My friends daughter recently began living here. Barely a month and she is ill constantly. There is mold growing everywhere. Fix this problem. People are being compromised.
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The university administration confirmed today that full building remediation and mold abatement will begin immediately. We have secured a commitment for professional pest control and necessary fire safety inspections across all floors. I will continue to monitor the work crews to ensure these conditions are permanently resolved.
November 11, 2019
Final supporters
The living conditions in St. Louis are affecting our health and academic performance. We are experiencing issues with mold, pest, fire hazards, and malfunctioning radiators.
Mold has been found in a multitude of locations in the building. It is directly affecting the air quality in the building. This is causing student health issues. We are suffering from painful coughing, sore throats, headaches, dizziness, and lack of sleep. We can see mold in the carpets and on the walls. A resident has a lower respiratory infection; it got so bad that he could not breathe in his own room. Another student is taking a visit to the doctor to have themselves checked.
There is a pest problem, mice and centipedes are constantly found in our dorms. We can also hear mice traveling through the walls. There are holes in walls and floors where the pests are likely traveling through. After many requests to contain the pest problem, it still remains unsolved.
The outdated fire extinguishers pose a fire safety hazard. Temperature control is becoming an issue as it gets colder outside; the radiators are difficult to use and they randomly turn on and off. It's either burning hot in our rooms or very cold.
Students are finding alternative places to sleep at night, such as the Information Commons, friends dorms, and going back home. This should not be the case. We in St. Louis Hall need to feel comfortable, safe and welcomed while living on campus at Loyola.
We in St. Louis Hall demand that Loyola University Residence Life and Administration make the necessary steps to address the issues we are experiencing. Giving the information above, this building is unlivable and is hazardous. This building is not worth the $9,360 we are paying. Why are we paying so much for so little?
Thank you for your time and we eagerly await your response.
Sincerely,
St. Louis Hall Residents
Updates
October 16, 2019
The volume of support has reached a level that allows me to finalize the formal request for an immediate health inspection. I am currently scheduling a meeting with the administration to present these documented concerns and our demands for remediation. Further instructions regarding our next collective action will follow once that conversation concludes.
Reached 100 supporters
October 16, 2019
47 Comments
I’m not even a resident at this hall, but I’ve been there a few times with my friends and I’m not even kidding every time I’ve been there I’ve felt like I suffocated! The living conditions are horrible, and students pay a ton of money!
I helped my granddaughter, Te'a Johnson, move into this dorm. I was shocked by the condition of the room. Now, my worst fears have come true. This dorm was not ready for occupancy.
The mold in my shower and near my air conditioning has caused me to experience severe allergies and has worsened my asthma. I am so tired of not getting any sleep and constantly trying to catch my breath. The radiators are ridiculous no one seems to know how they work, not even the RAs. This needs to be fixed immediately.
I live in St. Louis Hall room 403. I also have been experiencing cough and sore throat symptoms for quite some time without them going away. From the details in this petition and the email to RD Yesenia, it is clear that this building is not safe for student housing. This must be rectified immediately.
St.Louis is an absolute mess. I'm living with rats in my walls, and mold all over. Me and my roommate are getting sick. Something needs to be done.
I am a proud rambler, but St. Louis Hall is my worst Loyola experience. The conditions are very poor and the fact that students are sick because of bad air quality is crazy. I personally have complained to residence life several times about many issues just in our dorm.
Make it safe and healthy for the kids!
My friends daughter recently began living here. Barely a month and she is ill constantly. There is mold growing everywhere. Fix this problem. People are being compromised.
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I’m not even a resident at this hall, but I’ve been there a few times with my friends and I’m not even kidding every time I’ve been there I’ve felt like I suffocated! The living conditions are horrible, and students pay a ton of money!