addition to numerous periodicals, again from diverse fields; scientific journals and archives are also available as are books on fiction. The auditorium, equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, has a seating capacity of over 800 people. The football, and basketball courts are located behind the main college building and are shared between the college students and the students of St. Xavier's Collegiate School, the secondary section of which is housed in an adjacent flank of the college building. Hangouts The canteen, the "Green Benches" - a popular, wi-fi enabled, student hangout area and Fr. Joris's Corner- an in-house stationery shop, are located parallel to the sports grounds. These are very heavily buzzing places during off periods and breaks. The "Green Benches" has become the best place in the campus for hanging out and having fun. The spot has a citywide reputation, for socializing and indulging in 'intelligent talks' with classmates. Popular culture The college has a culture of festivals- inter- and intra-college that span its academic calendar; that apart, the college campus and auditorium are often chosen as venues by outsider parties, in collaboration with the college, to host discussions and events. The college has also played host to numerous celebrity guests: Amitabh Bachchan and Prakash Jha visited the campus to promote their film Aarakshan in the year 2011; Former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam has been a part of the college's annual Earth Summit more than once; Pranab Mukherjee, former President India, has also visited the college; Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, visited the campus on occasion of the 150th year celebrations; Ranbir Kapoor, Anurag Basu and Priyanka Chopra, visited the college to promote their film Barfi!, in 2012; KK, Mohit Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Mika Singh, Monali Thakur, among others have performed at Beyond Barriers, an alumni organized, musical show, held at the college grounds, every year. Convocation – keynote speakers M. K. Narayanan, Governor of West Bengal Former Home Minister and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Community and clubs Apart from doing service to the community in the educational sphere, St. Xavier's is also involved in the environmental issues, youth welfare, women's welfare and poverty reduction. The college has an elected non-political student body called St. Xavier's College Student Council (SXCSC) which co-ordinates all the cultural activities on the campus. The college also has many active clubs, which are aimed at building