 Central Lakes College purchased the Pines apartment complex in Brainer today and they plan to use the building for student housing. In a recent survey, students expressed the need for more affordable housing options near campus. With this investment, CLC will now be able to use the apartments entirely for students. The pines are adjacent to campus and will be able to provide at least 100 students with housing. Students will also have the opportunity to be involved with the new project. We reached out to students through our student senate and they resoundingly were excited about this opportunity, wanted to make sure that students would have a voice. So one of the aspects will be a council that students will be able to be a part of who live there. They'll be able to interact with student life, plan some activities, talk about what do we want this to be like? What type of place to live? So there will be a student voice in the process. Sho Grant Oswell said she hopes the new housing will make students feel more involved with the campus community. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.