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The Shorthorn: Jason Adalian By Navid Razi Contributor to The Shorthorn The College of Business administration has begun researching the cost to make a feasibility study for renovating its basement for more space and student lounging. Consultants came to... More

The Shorthorn: Jason Adalian By Navid Razi Contributor to The Shorthorn The College of Business administration has begun researching the cost to make a feasibility study for renovating its basement for more space and student lounging. Consultants came to the university and did their first walk-throughofthebasement last week and are expected to do many more before giving their final estimate on what the study will cost said David Gray, business administration associate dean. Architects and engineers are also on campus helping with the project. Gray said the earliest projected time for renovation to begin will be about a year, then another 12 to 15 months to complete. The unofficial plans for the basement include more classrooms, space for graduate assistants, a study space and moving all business student organizations to the area. A coffee shop or something similar is also in the works, depending on the amount of space, Gray said. “Right now the basement does not have a floor and Less