Students could be further involved in the implementation of the idea by putting the design and decoration of these new spaces to student vote. This would give students a feeling of ownership and pride while allowing them to use their talents in way that would benefit the university as a whole.

Another suggestion was to build a student recreational center. But why build a costly establishment instead of using resources we already have? Benson University Center was originally built to be a student hang out and a gathering spot for clubs and organizations. Slowly, however, it has evolved into another Reynolda Hall filled with administration offices. Nonetheless, Benson can be reclaimed and converted into the student center it should be. The location is central and the design conducive to group meetings and a sense of community.

Student leaders suggested adding lights to the baseball stadium so we can have night games, an excellent, focused idea that, like the coffee shop, deals with improving existing space. Many classes conflict with the afternoon games, making attendance impractical for fans and class scheduling a nightmare for players.

With night games, more students could attend and ACC tournaments could be held here, since the team makes a show at the tourney every year. The field is on campus, unlike the Lawrence Joel Veterans Coliseum and Groves Stadium, and would allow a good home-field advantage.

One problem facing campus life is the hours of student services. They are not conducive to the schedule students keep. For example, a university of this caliber should have a library open 24 hours a day. The study rooms, while a help, are not as convenient as having an entire library accessible.

Another example is the hours of food services on campus. Though we are a relatively small student population, we do make up a body of several thousand, often-hungry people. While a 24-hour food service option would be convenient, student leaders came up with a more immediately feasible option: late night breakfast on the weekends. What better for staving off the hangover than a big stack of pancakes? Late night breakfasts on weekend nights would provide a safe, post-party gathering for students.