A water leak in Ohio State University’s Lawrence Tower has led to the growth of mold and the sprouting of mushrooms in student dorms, causing health concerns and the relocation of around 40 students. The water damage originated from a utility chase on the building’s 11th floor, prompting university officials to act by moving affected students to alternative housing on campus. According to reports, the leak was first reported on October 28, with the university responding by assessing and starting repairs on the same day.
Students have been reporting illnesses and expressing anxiety over the potential impacts on their health. “Me and my roommates have been literally sick since the first day we got in here,” Paige Scheidemantel told
NBC4i
, after discovering black mold in her AC unit. In another statement obtained by
The Columbus Dispatch
, an OSU freshman, Kyra Avarello, highlighted how “The only reason that so many people found out is because of Reddit and TikTok,” indicating that many students were unaware of the extent of the issue.
While the university has stated that there are no “immediate health or safety concerns to residents,” according to
NBC4i
, the conditions described by students suggest otherwise. Mykenna Roy, an undergraduate student government university senator, reported to The Columbus Dispatch how a resolution was passed criticizing the use of Lawrence Tower due to current health risks. The swift vote indicates an apparent discontent with how the situation has been handled.
According to the university’s statement, OSU has been working with external consultants to develop and implement a remediation plan. Unfortunately, no repair timetable has been provided, leaving students like Ryan Hall dissatisfied with their housing situation
. As he highlighted in an interview with
ABC6
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, “It’s unacceptable…to be living in an unhealthy dorm where they’re not taking care of your health.”
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