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David Koudys wrote:
> Ouch! This past Friday, the house next door played their music so loud (at
> 8 p.m.) that we couldn't actually hold a conversation in the house I was
> staying at. Undergrads moved into that house as well. Well, Ann (who
> doesn't put up with anything from anybody) goes over, and 5 min later, the
> sound dies down... she comes back and is just about to tell us what happened
> when we hear some guy yell out the window, "But it's Friday night!!!!"
I had a similar experience once. Pretty much the same thing, except it
was the fourth of july. They were quieter until a 2:30 group
sing-a-long of "Proud to be an American" Nothing makes me prouder than
60 drunks singing that song. :)
> What is it about some undergrads? First time they're away from home and
> their brains turn to mush--no respect, or at least consideration, for any
> other person?
It seems to be getting worse (or maybe I'm getting older but I am try to
be objective). I did some research today and found out that aggravated
assualt is about 300% of the 1999 value on my campus. I can't find
stats online for my city. What's interesting is around 2000/2001 my
university lowered its enrollment standards for undergrads. I know
correlation doesn't equal causation but there has to be some
relationship between these.
> I don't know what the answer is.
Me either. That's why I wanted to ask the brightest bunch of people I
know for some suggestions. ;)
> I like fun just as much as the next guy--but denying other folk's rights to
> sleep and feel safe on the streets...
> I think pursuit of the law is in order, but do too much and there may be
> ramifications a la vandalism 'n such--they may be pushed too far and snap back.
I also found out that as a university student I am entitled to free
legal advice. I'm going over to talk to a lawyer about what are the
rights of the neighborhood. We've (active members of our 'hood)
received lots of support from people in town so far. The city has also
tentative agreed to eliminate parking on our street which is the only
place to park for five blocks. It may help cut down on the amount of
party traffic which a main cause of the problem. Also, as soon as the
university finds out about the incident apparently this would fall under
an expellable offense. It sounds harsh but these guys are just jerks.
As far as pushing back too far... I don't know how far they can be
pushed. THey know that we know what went on. They have been quiet and
scared for the last few days- that's a small victory, unfortunely it
cost that poor guy who got beat up a little. I'm willing to go as far
as I can to get what needs to be done done.
-chris (still wondering how someone can attack someone in hopes of
attracting a girl that already rejected the offer)
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