Other council members echoed Driskell's sentiments, stressing the need for students to make their voice heard.
"We all know half the negotiation is before the contract and half is after," said Council Treasurer Sterling P. A. Darling '01.
A primary concern among council leaders, some say, is Illingworth might go back on his word and allow the Faculty to use a portion of the building.
"What we forget is how every single department on campus wants space," said Campus Life Committee Chair Stephen N. Smith '02.
But Illingworth yesterday repeated his assurance that none of the Pudding space would be given to the Faculty.
"This is space for students," Illingworth said, not space to be turned into classrooms.
"Faculty might be allowed to attend a performance there," he joked.
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