Amid expressions of enthusiasm and relief by students and administrators, the long-awaited and long-overdue openings of Clemons Library and Peabody Hall took place yesterday.
Clemons library director James Self described the opening as "exciting and nerve-wracking," explaining that his staff has been busy giving tours and getting used to new surroundings and responsibilities.
Dean of Students Robert Canevari, whose new office is on the second floor of Peabody Hall, said: "We're very comfortable and pleased to be right in the heart of things on Grounds."
Students cited Clemon's cleanliness, brightness and openness as advantages over Alderman.
"Alderman is a terrible place to study. It's dark, closed-in and depressing," fourth-year College student Lisa Harlan said.
"This is cheerful and bright," she added, "I like all the windows and the views of the mountains."
But many students thought the view might be too distracting.
"Alderman's a good place to study because there's nothing else to do -- you're so closed in," fourth-year College student John Cundiff said.
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