Shark Tank pub gets an update

New furniture and a new paint job have changed the look in the Shark Tank Pub for new and returning students this year.

After a survey last spring asking students if they wanted new furniture in the Shark Tank Pub or the Link Lounge, the surveys came back in favour of the pub. Chris Detering, president of loyalist college student government, said students asked and they delivered.

“During the summer and fall we do surveys out to the students, the summer survey is entertainment ideas for the following year and a lot of pub night event sort of things, while the winter survey is mostly facility enhancements,” said Detering. “Students were saying that they wanted a newer look to the pub, students asked and we deliver as much as we can.”

The process starts after the survey results come in. The student government then works with the procurement centre to pick a designer. The student government worked with John Smale of Pace Design on the different wood finishes and colours for the furniture and made sure they were stackable.

Student government doesn’t know yet how much the upgrade costs.

In addition to new furniture, the pub has a new coat of paint in an effort to make it feel more inviting. Kevin Mitchner, a third year Television New Media student, thinks that the new coat of paint accomplishes this.

“I think it’s a lot more modern and a lot brighter,” Mitchner said. “I think the chairs are great it just looks like a better place to meet everyone, it doesn’t have those dark chairs and tables or those dark walls. It’s a nice place for everyone to get together.”

Calvin Bright, a second year radio student, is excited.

“The student centre is actually really nice and the chairs are a lot comfier, I can dig those,” said Bright. “Not having to deal with an unorganized line at Tim Hortons is a huge help too with the new dividers up.”

But, Barry Salisbury, another second year radio student, thinks that student government should spend the money elsewhere.

“I would have preferred that they put the money into the residence because they look like they’re from 1985,” said Salisbury. “If they’re going to do a make over then make over everything not just one little spot.”

Detering says though, that any student who has a problem with what Student Government is doing can contact them and let them know what the issue is.

“I’d tell those people you need to tell us what you want, the survey is your best method of doing it,” said Detering. “Most of us on student government are always willing to take your emails and if you get enough people together you can put a proposal together for the board and we’ll bring it into the meetings. You can always go through your class rep too.”

Other plans for the school include reopening the rink behind the college and an expanded healthcare facility.