“Yeah, because people tend to come in groups and they sit at those tables and I don’t think people understand that it’s a library and you’re supposed to whisper and talk quietly and people don’t do that. It’s better if you try to find a secluded area.”

– Alicia Maldonado, Art senior

“I never study in the library.”

Cole Branch,
Engineering and mechanics graduate student

“Yes I do. I don’t feel comfortable in the library. It’s a little bit annoying. … There’s always people talking and I like to study alone so that’s the main reason.”

Hamada Almojalli,
Electrical engineering freshman

“No, I’m pretty good at isolating myself and forcing myself to find a good study environment.”

Callie Miller,
Media specialist, School of Theatre, Film and Television

“I’m not big on studying in the library. I study in my dorm room usually.”

Asher Caplan,
Pre-business freshman

“I’ve actually never studied in the library. I usually study at home or somewhere random because I have the resources.”

Ashley Chase,
Business management junior

_—Compiled by Stewart McClintic. Photos by Michelle A. Monroe _