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COVER STORY
What They're Saying About Lerner Hall
Compiled by Jonathan Lemire '01
Photos: Sarah
Bookbinder, Barnard '00
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1)
Ross McSweeney '02, Berwin, Pa.
What do you think of Lerner Hall?
"I like it. It's a unique, non-academic building that you don't
confuse with Hamilton or one of the libraries. It's clear that its
role is a little more informal." |
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David Bedoll '04, Seattle
If you could change one thing about Lerner, what would it
be?
"It's not very economically designed and it really takes a long
time to get from one place to another. And the ramp system is
inefficient at best. But I actually really like Lerner, it's a good
place." |
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Akasemi Newsome '01, New Rochelle, N.Y.
If Lerner didn't exist, what would be the No. 1 thing about it
that you would miss?
"There are many things I would miss. I suppose having my food, my
mail, the bookstore and events like movies and cultural shows in
one place is really nice. It's just convenient to have it all
here." |
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4)
Marissa Miyazaki '02, Los Angeles
You come to Lerner only once or twice a week. What would
motivate you to come more often?
"One improvement that they could make would be to make it less
sterile and warmer on the eyes. I think they are trying by hanging
up banners and posters, but they could do a better job. And add
some life, light, plants, anything. And there are never many people
here, it's just a place people pass through, not a real student
center." |
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5)
Becky Fischer '03, Richmond, Va.
How do you feel about Lerner?
"Its architectural design doesn't really fit the campus. It's an
attractive-looking building, but it doesn't really fit here. But as
far as usefulness, it's really great. I have lots of meetings here,
and I often come up here to one of these comfortable chairs on the
fourth floor and study." |
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6)
Anjana Dwivedi '04, Houston
What could Lerner use that it doesn't have?
"It could
use more entertainment options. The only entertainment that's in
here now is the game room where the pool tables are irregularly
sized. And sometimes it's tough to put on something. For instance,
my group is putting on a dance show and there are all these
technical fees that we have to pay the building." |
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Brian Webster '02, Randolph, N.J.
What would make Lerner better than it is now?
"More students. Once more students come in and get used to Lerner,
they'll add a flavor to it. Slowly, but surely, it'll become a real
student center. They should look into making this place open 24
hours. Students have such crazy hours. There are still plenty of
people awake at 2, 3, 4 in the morning, and many of them would wind
up here." |
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8)
Eric Thomas '03, Baltimore
What would you change about Lerner?
"The ramps facilitate entering and leaving but don't really
facilitate student interaction. They should make a lot more rooms
and spaces for student organizations, for meetings and parties.
They should add a moderate-sized multi-purpose room that would be
nice-looking and could be used for dinners, gala balls and even for
theater performances." |
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9)
Shadi Cortaz '03, Lebanon
What do you like and dislike about Lerner?
"That everything is in the same place really helps, but at the same
time it's sometimes tough to organize events here. Because we're
encouraged to use Lerner for all events, using other spaces on
campus requires more money. I'd like to see more space available
for events and meetings, plus some more music practice
rooms." |
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10) Maria Mullarkey '02, Pittston, Pa.
If you could change one thing in the building, what would it
be?
"[Laughs] I don't know about those ramps. They just confuse
everything." |
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