Viking_Yearbook_95

January 4, 1995 Daily Vanguard Jennifer Thampan L Large Tree Crashes into Tncoln A gust of wind blew a large tree into Lincoln Hall on November 30, but did not cause any injuries. "We're very fortunate. To the direction of the tree fall, no damage was done. The tree could have fallen on the occupied space," said Brian Chase, director of facilities. The tree fell due to old age, shallow roots and strong winds. After the occupants left the rooms, barricades were put up around the fallen tree. No other damage occurred during the storm, except branches breaking off other trees around campus. Chase said no accident such as an uprooted tree has occurred before on Portland State University's campus. The sidewalk in the Park Blocks was closed until the tree was removed. The clean-up of the tree was the responsibility of the City of Portland, because of its location in the Park Blocks. The possible danger posed by the tree fall forced the city to continue an inspection of other trees around campus. The city may consider removing several trees in the future due to old age and disease. 95