by Christopher Doust

GARDENS POINT, QLD — In a shocking move which has outraged students, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has announced that the law library at C block will be closed on weekends and have shorter opening hours during the week. The decision likely displaces many students who formerly called it ‘home’.

The announcement sparked anger and disbelief among law students, who rely on the library to maintain their social lives and charge their laptops between classes. Many students have expressed their frustration and disappointment on social media, using hashtags such as #SaveOurLawbry and #NoLawbryNoJustice.

“It’s not fair that they are treating us differently. Don’t they know? Law is, like, way harder than any other degree. We have to deal with, like, complex legal stuff. Like, every day! I have a very important job at a law firm on Eagle Street, during business hours. What, am I supposed to just go home after work now?” said Anne Summers, a first-year law student and admin assistant at Shittersons LLC.

Even the local squatters were a bit pissed off.

“The law library is our second home. We spend hours there every day, talking loudly, eating pungent foods, watching videos, and even sometimes working on stuff. How are we supposed to do all that without access to the law library on weekends and evenings?” said, Alex Harris — a third-year engineering student.

“This is a slap in the face for all students. We pay thousands of dollars in fees every semester and already keep costs down by barely attending any classes, it’s a scam! The law library is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. How can they take that away from us?” said William Pratt, a second-year business student.

Some students have accused the university of discriminating against law students. They pointed out that the other libraries at QUT, such as the Kelvin Grove library and the Gardens Point library, will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, the university has defended the decision, saying that it was based on data analysis over several semesters.

“We understand that some students may be unhappy with the changes but, we assure them, we have not made this decision lightly. It just doesn’t make sense to keep the law library open later and on weekends. Honestly, we found it’s just the same 5 students coming in at those times claiming ‘this semester’ will be the one they don’t suffer a crippling panic attack and drop all their subjects right before exams. They can do that just as well at home or in V block.” said Senior Librarian Rupert Giles, Head of Libraries at QUT.

One student, who asked not to be named, told us the University has missed the point. “Other libraries just aren’t the same. They don’t have the same atmosphere. They don’t have the same sense of community. The law library is unique.”

“Plus, last semester, the Dominos delivery guy finally worked out how to bring the pizzas right to my desk in C508!”.

More to come.