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The LibraryYou’ll soon find out that people will use the college library in varying amounts. Whilst some findit to be the perfect place to work all day, free from the distractions of their room, others use itjust for getting books, or indeed not at all. It's unlikely you'll find all the books for your coursehere (often the college may have a book, but not enough copies to go around) and you'll haveto make the odd trip to faculty libraries, but the college library is a really useful resource(complete with photocopier, computers and fancy self-issuing book machine), that is fantasticallyclose to home and open 24 hours a day. If you're fond of delaying writing your essay andpulling all nighters, you may also find the library a good place to make friends. Seats in the upperlibrary are often more contested than those in the ground floor, lower library which issomewhat deprived of natural light!The PhotocopierThis pile of plastic and metal with a mind of its own is found outside the upper library door andswallows money like there’s no tomorrow (5p per copy into JCR coffers). You buy a photocopyingcard from the Finance Office. Tell Zavvi Lever (the food, housing & amenities officer) if itneeds more paper, or if it’s urgent, ask at the lodge. You may be able to photocopy for free inyour faculty library, though, so it is worth checking there first.The Music Room (social/academic, depending on your subject!)This is definitely one of the nicest music rooms in the University. It’s a large airy room situatedabove the MCR (Middle Common Room) opposite Chavasse and next to New Block. It boasts agrand piano and an electronic drum kit. It can be booked for rehearsals/ practices as long as youfill in a booking form and send it to the music tutor about a week before hand. You may also beable to practise on the piano in the chapel, with permission – ask at the lodge for details ofboth.Then ...And now....The JCR has always been an integral part of life at St Peter’s.Photo courtesy of Rachel Chew.
SHOPS & RESTAURANTSDue to our central location, pretty much everything you need is within walking distance of college.We’re right by the high street, which is lined with shops including all the usual high streetchains and a few more unusual places too. There are two shopping malls within three minuteswalk from college: Westgate (which boasts a massive Primark) and the Clarendon Centre, andthere’s a large Debenhams too. There are also a lot of quirky boutiques in the covered market,which is also home to the Alpha Salad Bar and the rightly famous Ben’s Cookies.If you need to stock up on food, shampoo or other essentials then Westgate also has a Sainsbury’sin it. There is also a smaller late-opening Sainsbury’s Local on St Giles (just round the cornerfrom Debenhams, and only 5 mins walk from college). That branch closes at 11pm Mon-Sat,but whacks an extra 10p or so on everything for the privilege. Both Sainsbury’s branches are notoriousfor their queues, but these are often not as bad for the self-service checkouts.We’re right opposite the Castle complex, which has a range of restaurants and bars including aKrispyKreme, Pizza Express and a new Wetherspoons pub. For chicken lovers there’s a Nandosfurther down George Street. Jamie’s Italian, just opposite the end of New Inn Hall Street, is thefirst in Jamie Oliver’s new chain, designed to be accessible to the student budget. Other nearbyhighlights include La Baguette, The Mission (brilliant and very filling Mexican burritos) andother chains—our best advice, hit Studentbeans.com and see which are offering the best offers(usually 2 for 1) and availability.CLUBSWe have quite few nightclubs in Oxford which cater to a range of different music tastes. Studentnights are mainly week nights, although P.T’s is a standard post-bop haunt. Here are details onthe main ones, though there are more.KukuiKukui is one of St Peter’s most-frequented nightclubs. Situated in Park End, Kukui on a Tuesdayand Friday night is a favourite of Peterites, particularly following the mayhem that is SPC Rugbydrinks in the bar on a Tuesday. It’s a club themed around palm trees and tropical fish (yes, theyuse piranhas as lampshades). If you want a sophisticated night out, Kukui probably isn’t theplace for you. If you want to dance to cheesey pop music, have a good laugh, and don’t mindgetting a bit sweaty and crowded, join the queue!The BridgeAnother very popular, slightly larger venue. Big nights are normally Tuesday and Thursday. TheBridge plays commercial R’n’B on the ground floor, and cheese and dance on the first floor. Atthe Bridge, Peter’s own the pole as well! So when you’re there let other colleges know.28
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