By T’asia Bobbitt
Staff Writer

The newest addition of living is now open. Pembroke Pointe buildings officially open-ed July 15, a setback from the original date of June 1. The estimation of building costs has now reached over $1 million.

The Pointe has 276 rooms available, 115 of which are currently occupied and is still accepting lease applications. The lease would start during the move in month and run until July 31, 2005.

“I enjoy the privacy (at The Pointe) compared to the dorms…without worrying about RAs and RDs all the time,” Senior Dwayne Coward said.

The security alarms are on, but aren’t monitored. For $19.95 a month, Secure One will monitor individual units. When the alarm is set off, the police are notified.
If a house phone is needed, that too has to come out of the tenant’s pocket.

The staff of four includes Community Manager Rita Jones, Maintenance Supervisor Horace Ivey and Resident Advisors Jessica Polman and Ryan Kemper.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If any issues do happen to arise after hours, there is a 24-hour number to call. The police can also be contacted in more serious matters.