C-Street has much to offer
District continuously improving
Nic Zweifel, to the Mirror
Issue date: 3/10/10 Section: Voices
Dear Editor-in-Chief,
In response to Mr. Sickendick's column from last week, "C-Street Struggles," I would like to share some positive thoughts on the current state of Drury's relationship with the recovering business district. As a member of Drury University SIFE, I have been working closely with business owners and merchants on the street to help create a unique identity that is both welcoming to Drury students and the local community.
The common misconception that the merchants and Drury SIFE are working together to eliminate is that there is nothing to do on the street. This is simply not true. Big Momma's Coffee and Pizza House are certainly great venues and are reason enough to visit the street.
Lindberg's, which some in the community argue is the best live music venue in the city, is not the only place where students can go for great nightlife.
Q Enoteca is a wine bar that offers a great atmosphere and reasonable prices. It still amazes me how many students at Drury are completely unaware that just five blocks north of campus, there is a chocolate factory that distributes its products globally.
Fusion Stain Glass offers a unique opportunity to create art and Red Velvet Art is one of the most distinct studio shops in town. The street will also soon be home to a brewery, a dance studio offering ballroom dancing classes, and a bakery.
The second misconception is that the street and the surrounding neighborhoods are unsafe. I visit C-Street on a regular basis and I have never been involved in an incident where I have felt threatened or unsafe. Students and the community should not be any more concerned about safety than they would when visiting downtown Springfield.
The University has several connections to the street. Drury alumni work and live on the street while many of the business owners have working relationships with faculty, staff and administration. Last semester, Drury communication students poured hours into researching and developing public relations strategies for the street.
In response to Mr. Sickendick's column from last week, "C-Street Struggles," I would like to share some positive thoughts on the current state of Drury's relationship with the recovering business district. As a member of Drury University SIFE, I have been working closely with business owners and merchants on the street to help create a unique identity that is both welcoming to Drury students and the local community.
The common misconception that the merchants and Drury SIFE are working together to eliminate is that there is nothing to do on the street. This is simply not true. Big Momma's Coffee and Pizza House are certainly great venues and are reason enough to visit the street.
Lindberg's, which some in the community argue is the best live music venue in the city, is not the only place where students can go for great nightlife.
Q Enoteca is a wine bar that offers a great atmosphere and reasonable prices. It still amazes me how many students at Drury are completely unaware that just five blocks north of campus, there is a chocolate factory that distributes its products globally.
Fusion Stain Glass offers a unique opportunity to create art and Red Velvet Art is one of the most distinct studio shops in town. The street will also soon be home to a brewery, a dance studio offering ballroom dancing classes, and a bakery.
The second misconception is that the street and the surrounding neighborhoods are unsafe. I visit C-Street on a regular basis and I have never been involved in an incident where I have felt threatened or unsafe. Students and the community should not be any more concerned about safety than they would when visiting downtown Springfield.
The University has several connections to the street. Drury alumni work and live on the street while many of the business owners have working relationships with faculty, staff and administration. Last semester, Drury communication students poured hours into researching and developing public relations strategies for the street.
Article last update: 3/10/10 at 9:21 AM CST
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