2008 Woodie Awards
Refurbished Hawley Lounge plans on being fun and fresh
Kaitlin O'Reilly
Issue date: 4/10/08 Section: News
The student government executive board took the time last week to hold an open forum meeting for students who wished to voice their opinion on the matter.
"I wish more people came to the meeting to talk about what they envision for the room, but I was happy with the people that were there. They are the people that are here 100 percent of the time and they did give us great ideas about the changes that we want to make," said Student Government President junior Matt Telvi.
Senior Kelly Linskey asked the students questions like, "What do you want to see in your home away from home? How do you want it to feel? When you come in here, what are your expectations?"
The Student Government talked about everything from possibly adding a pinball machine to the lounge to hanging pictures, memorabilia, and plants around the room to enhance the atmosphere.
"They had a lot of good ideas that I look forward to seeing done. I feel like everything that really counted was addressed. I'm most excited about getting the internet fixed in the lounge, getting new equipment cause it hasn't been updated for a while, and maybe bringing in some other new forms of entertainment, so that other students will be more inclined to come in here and use this as a hang out," said junior Gregory Chase.
"As a student government member, I spend a lot of time in Hawley Lounge and it's nice to know that administration cares about the appearance of it because it's not aesthetically pleasing and hopefully with the renovation that will change," said sophomore Alex Vicchio, secretary for the class of 2010.
Freshman Christina Cahill enjoys the social aspect of Hawley Lounge, but she said that there is nothing for her to do in there.
"I don't actually use anything that's in Hawley Lounge. A renovation is definitely needed," said freshman Christina Cahill.
Many students said that they would like to see more games such as air hockey, guitar hero, pinball machines and new basketball hoops.
Also, sophomore Erika Kirton would like to see better couches throughout the room.
"I really want all the current students and future students to have a place to go and relax and have fun that's not Flik, the library, or the Mahogany room. I think rearranging the area and changing the offices around as well as getting new furniture will make Hawley more friendly and welcoming," said Linskey.
"As a tour guide, I'm happy that I'll be able to show off a highlight of Sacred Heart and hopefully when the lounge is completed it will become a showcase of the school and a reason for people to come to campus," said senior Mike Tarantino, vice president of finance.
"I wish more people came to the meeting to talk about what they envision for the room, but I was happy with the people that were there. They are the people that are here 100 percent of the time and they did give us great ideas about the changes that we want to make," said Student Government President junior Matt Telvi.
Senior Kelly Linskey asked the students questions like, "What do you want to see in your home away from home? How do you want it to feel? When you come in here, what are your expectations?"
The Student Government talked about everything from possibly adding a pinball machine to the lounge to hanging pictures, memorabilia, and plants around the room to enhance the atmosphere.
"They had a lot of good ideas that I look forward to seeing done. I feel like everything that really counted was addressed. I'm most excited about getting the internet fixed in the lounge, getting new equipment cause it hasn't been updated for a while, and maybe bringing in some other new forms of entertainment, so that other students will be more inclined to come in here and use this as a hang out," said junior Gregory Chase.
"As a student government member, I spend a lot of time in Hawley Lounge and it's nice to know that administration cares about the appearance of it because it's not aesthetically pleasing and hopefully with the renovation that will change," said sophomore Alex Vicchio, secretary for the class of 2010.
Freshman Christina Cahill enjoys the social aspect of Hawley Lounge, but she said that there is nothing for her to do in there.
"I don't actually use anything that's in Hawley Lounge. A renovation is definitely needed," said freshman Christina Cahill.
Many students said that they would like to see more games such as air hockey, guitar hero, pinball machines and new basketball hoops.
Also, sophomore Erika Kirton would like to see better couches throughout the room.
"I really want all the current students and future students to have a place to go and relax and have fun that's not Flik, the library, or the Mahogany room. I think rearranging the area and changing the offices around as well as getting new furniture will make Hawley more friendly and welcoming," said Linskey.
"As a tour guide, I'm happy that I'll be able to show off a highlight of Sacred Heart and hopefully when the lounge is completed it will become a showcase of the school and a reason for people to come to campus," said senior Mike Tarantino, vice president of finance.
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