Still, Ellison said he hopes to bring extra snacks to Lowell House late at night.
“We’re hoping we can get more brain break food,” he said.
Lowell residents were enthusiastic about the new hours, whether or not they anticipated using the space for academic purposes.
“I’m happy because it’s convenient to get drinks whenever I want,” said Denise S. Tai ’06, a Lowell resident. “It was an unexpected surprise to learn about it in the e-mail.”
Lowell resident Jason A. Williams ’04 said he was looking forward to having an alternative study space.
“You definitely need a place to study after the libraries close,” he said. “It will be a big advantage during midterms and exam periods.”
In an interview prior to Wednesday night’s vandalism, Williams presciently added that students would be unlikely to clean up after themselves when using the dining hall in the wee hours.
“People won’t respect the space; it will get dirty or messy over time, but maybe I should have more faith in the students,” Williams said.