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Sid Singh taps into an important issue with his column on library hours: There is a noted lack of late-night study spaces on campus.
But his claim that Princeton doesn’t offer any spaces designated for study that are open 24/7 is not entirely accurate.
The Class of 1963 Library in Wendell Hall, colloquially known as Whitman Library, is a well-furnished, round-the-clock study space, complete with personal desks and lamps, outlets, elegant lighting, tasteful upholstery, printers, a nifty wrought-iron timepiece, and, critically, proximity to Wawa.
And, if you time it right, it’s the best place to catch the fluffy therapy dogs in Whitman Courtyard or witness the legendary “Whitman Wail.”
All it lacks are books and windows. Years ago a student appropriately characterized the library by its “spooky, yet welcoming vibe.” You’ll find many an all-nighter pulled there around exam time and reading week. It builds a sense of community among die-hards (and procrastinators) who, thanks to its lack of natural light, can study the night away without being disturbed by the sunrise or sunset. It offers, in other words, precisely the kind of scholastic oasis Singh might be seeking.
So, from the many of us who call the Whitman Library home during reading period: Don’t forget Whit!
Nolan Musslewhite is a senior majoring in History. He may be reached at nmusslewhite[at]princeton.edu.
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