Community gives perspectives on 'vanishing' Fry Street

By: Arash Sahba

Posted: 4/3/09

Arson, corporate ownership and city regulations contribute to what former Voyager's Dream owner Mike Sutton calls "the vanishing of Fry Street." Sutton said the grassy, fenced-off area bears little resemblance to the variety of businesses that inhabited the space two years ago. But many new students have no memory of the old Fry Street and some wish the vacant lot could be replaced with something useful, like a grocery store. "This is my community," said Tommy Simmons, a communications design senior. "And I would like something that would make my life easier."