Andrew Pazdon, a freshman, argues that Gelman Library improvements need to be a priority over non-academic spending.

“The disparity between academic and comfort spending figures is indefensible. I recognize that everyone likes and wants nice residence halls and I understand the need to appeal to prospective students with fun things like en-suite bathrooms and University funded funtivities. But such aspirations should be funded only after the basic infrastructure of academia is firmly cemented in place. I should have a stellar library before I have an awesome washer/dryer on my floor, or better yet, in my room.”