T he C lackamas P rint
26, 2004
Spring term is coming to a
close and the dreaded time has
come to hit the books in prepa
ration for finals, but where do
students go for peace and quiet?
Hidden nuggets for comfort
and solitude are the Pauling
buildings <7 They are chock-full
k of natural light and natural
A second choice for
finals preparation is the
library; it may seem cliché
but it’s a no-brainer when
it comes studying. Have
you checked anything out
lately?
The combination of
broadband Internet access
and the brains of the
library personnel make this
a prime spot for reviewing
those history notes.
Work better en masse?
Large study groups need
not worry. There are three
rooms especially designed
for group studying,
“You can have study
groups and not worry
about bothering others,”
said student Corinne Laz.
Tutors enjoy the group
study areas as well, mak
ing these three rooms a
hot ticket during the
weeks before finals.
“[It’s] quiet: we can
work without noise and
there
'
is more
p r i v a c y, ”
said Spanish tutor
Patricia Elliot.
The library also features
many tables and work sta
tions, providing plenty of
space for students to come
in and hit the books.
“The library cubicles are
great ... I can get twice as
much done there,” said
plant growth. These two ele
ments make ultimate places to
study with minimal distractions.
“I really like the plants and
sunlight; the chairs are comfort
able,” said student Alicia Clark.
the biology
PHOTOS'BY
physics/physical
science
buildings have large tables for
group studies. The surfaces are
large enough for a single studier
to sprawl out with notes from an
entire term.
“It is nice because of the big
tables,” said student Becci
Wilson.
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