A graduate student and pre-physical therapy major, who wishes not to be named disagreed. "I think building a rec center is total bullshit. Spending $65 million on something we don't need when we have buildings that are falling apart is wrong. The school should focus more on academia and less on body building."
"They're forgetting that CSU is meant to be open to a wider class of people who can't afford other universities. The school is not focused on what it should be, which is education," said Nicholas Xenos, a senior political science major. "Not to mention all the money was spent by the school on the campaign. They're giving away shirts that support the rec center, but no one is asking questions."
Alan Schaefer, a senior marketing major, said that “Long Beach State needs a central location to work out and keep students on campus. Unlike places to go nearby, it will put students first and will cost less money.” “People that voted no did it because they didn’t know all the facts or they just don’t care about the campus,” said Schaefer.
“There is no reason why we shouldn’t have one,” said Derek Franklin, a sophomore business management major, “it seems like a good idea.” Franklin made his decision after hearing a presentation by the University Students Union Board of Trustees Chair, Amanda Stone on Monday night.
Nicholas Xenos, a senior political science major added, “They’re forgetting that CSU is meant to be open to a wider class of people who can’t afford other universities. The school is not focused on what it should be which is education.” “Not to mention all the money was spent by the school on the campaign. They’re giving away shirts that support the rec center but no one is asking questions.”
"I voted yes,” said senior recreation major Nate Bernal after leaving a voting station near the SSPA building. “I think it will pass because it’s a necessity. We’re one of the only schools around that doesn’t have one.”
