The recent vandalism of a stairwell in Campion Hall creates a pause and reaffirms just how far some Fairfield students are from the real world.
While the actions are deplorable, it is sad to see prejudices and stereotypes of the lowest caliber expressed at an institution of higher education.
We are all guilty of less than intelligent decisions, regardless of our status as university students. However, defacing school property is one offense; scribbling hurtful and ignorant statements on a wall is grossly disrespectful to the environment in which we live and share with others.
There is no excuse for these acts of vandalism, especially if they were done out of sheer boredom by immature students.
It appears that complacency has temporarily overtaken general morals and rules.
After the incident, a guard was placed in Campion to patrol the halls. Have we become so pompous, so spoiled in this sheltered setting, that an officer is required to keep order in a residence hall?
This past Friday night, vandalism also occurred in Kostka Hall. The incident was reminiscent of Campion’s situation, with graffiti and expletive remarks etched into dorm walls.
It is unbelievable that students perform such acts simply to make a scene and bring attention indirectly – or perhaps directly – to themselves.
Incidents such as these are also quite costly, placing unfair damage bills on residents who were not involved. If those who committed the crime are unknown, the school certainly isn’t going to cover the cost.
There needs to be a return to accountability. Mom and dad might pay the bills, but they’re not watching over your every decision.
Students must police themselves and take pride in their living space. The complete lack of respect shown by those individuals who depicted tasteless remarks further shows how myopic some people can be and how propelling stereotypes of student apathy reflects poorly on the greater population.
It’s a bigger world than graffiti in hallways and stairwells.
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