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EDITORIAL: Chum's deserves more money
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Editorial | 10/7/08
Posted online at 5:41 AM EST on 10/7/08
With only a few hundred dollars per year, Chum's could become an even more useful resource to students than it already is. It deserves the University's support as well as the students'. Some new carpeting and appliances paid for by the University could catapult Chum's from an impoverished student-run business to a much more successful student venture. "The appliances are really dated," said Parekh. Last year, "the espresso machine was broken all semester," she said. Chum's simply couldn't afford to spend all their grocery money fixing the machine.
Broken windows in Chum's have made the coffeehouse vulnerable to robbery for a number of months. What's more, the old, crusty carpet and broken fixtures are not only a cosmetic issue, but also a sanitation issue, said Rosen. A renovated Chum's would be cooler and safer for us.
For now, however, clubs should continue to pay the $50 fee without complaint. "We're a really proactive staff," said Parekh, "but the money's just not there, and that's what it's going to take. Without University support, Chum's might not exist in a couple of years."
If we fail to support Chum's, we'll find ourselves without an important on-campus venue for student expression.
Broken windows in Chum's have made the coffeehouse vulnerable to robbery for a number of months. What's more, the old, crusty carpet and broken fixtures are not only a cosmetic issue, but also a sanitation issue, said Rosen. A renovated Chum's would be cooler and safer for us.
For now, however, clubs should continue to pay the $50 fee without complaint. "We're a really proactive staff," said Parekh, "but the money's just not there, and that's what it's going to take. Without University support, Chum's might not exist in a couple of years."
If we fail to support Chum's, we'll find ourselves without an important on-campus venue for student expression.
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Chums Supporter
posted 10/20/08 @ 2:14 PM EST
Yeah!! This article is right on. When I was a student at Brandeis, Chums was by far the best location on campus for hanging out and having events. I have many a fond memory of nights crowded in for concerts and coffeehouses at Chums. (Continued…)
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