Corpus Christi College’s decision to allow filming to take place on Tuesday angered some students who are immersed in Finals revision.
All College members received emails on the 16th and 21st of May from College Librarian, Joanna Snelling, warning them of the distractions. The email read, “There will be some filming in College next Monday and Tuesday, and the Library will feature heavily on Tuesday morning.
“Between 8 and 9 am we will be setting up equipment and so it might not be possible to enter or leave the Library during this time (those of you already in the Library are welcome to stay, but please note that there is likely to be some noise).”
The film is thought to be part of a fundraising campaign being run by the college, who hope to extend the college library in the near future.
One anonymous student was enraged by the filming, and told Cherwell, “This is yet another example of the college prostituting itself to the highest bidder.”
However, the College’s decision to allow the filming did not bother some students. One student told Cherwell, “As far as I am concerned, Corpus did nothing wrong here – they gave warning weeks ahead that it would be going on, it lasted for a single morning, and over half of the library was free from disturbance.”
Jack Evans, a finalist, was similarly unconcerned. He said, “I picked up my books, walked ten metres to my room, and continued my work.”
Gareth Langley, a Chemistry finalist, said, “The filming was a minor inconvenience, but the real story this week was Corpus Cricket Club’s first win in three years.”
Corpus Christi College were unavailable for comment when contacted by Cherwell.
