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Loker Fights Financial Distress

University Hires Consultant, Shortens Hours in Attempt to Revitalize Commons

"McDonald's poses difficulties because of the Square," Condenzio said in April.

Some students also said in the survey that they wanted healthier food options and later hours for the eateries.

"The survey shows that [students] want [Loker Commons] to be a social space," Kouril said.

Accordingly, Harvard officials have sought to rejuvenate the ailing Loker Commons by introducing more entertainment options.

The events at Loker this spring ranged from Friday Freak Night to performances by the a cappella Opportunes to readings by professors.

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"The Memorial Hall complex is working with the Dean of Students office to proactively program events in Loker Commons as a result of a general perception that the space was being underutilized for student activity," said Eric C. Engel, director of the Memorial/Lowell Complex.

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