Laurentian University community has questions about closure of campus pub
CBC
The news came as a surprise to many in the Laurentian University community.
Last week, the Students' General Association annnounced on Facebook that the Pub Downunder is closed effective immediately, due to "challenging circumstances". There were no details about what those circumstances might be, but the post went on to say there had been numerous efforts to reevaluate the operations and structure.
"We recognize this is a loss to our community, who have enjoyed the pub for many years, and to incoming students, who were looking forward to spending time there," read the post.
Marlene McIntosh, a part-time teacher at Laurentian University, said she will miss the memories at the pub, located under The Great Hall.
"I loved the pub and it gave us a job," said McIntosh, who studied engineering at Laurentian in 1981 and worked at the pub for about a year, in addition to being a customer.
"Students need a place to go unwind and relax. It's needed to have a place to just blow off some steam, not worry about studying and homework."
McIntosh worked at the Pub 40 years ago, and enjoyed frequenting the establishment as both an undergrad and a grad student.
"The pub itself was really welcoming," she said.
She added students without a place to have alcohol on campus will likely have more private gatherings and parties.
"There's going to be somewhere that they're going to congregate. So I could see more parties that can be pretty disruptive when other people come in and do things they shouldn't."
A number of alumni reacted to the SGA announcement on Facebook with concerns students will miss an integral part of student life at Laurentian.
"I was pretty disappointed," said Paskwa Lightning, an LU graduate and the Indigenous Student and Community Engagement Coordinator.
Lightning added he enjoyed going to the pub regularly for lunch and being greeted by staff there.
"It's been there forever and it's a good place to hang out with friends and coworkers," he said.
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