Party image slowly changing
September is over, and with that, Project
LEARN lessens its grip on the student
neighborhoods around Fanshawe, Western
and Richmond Row. I am hearing satisfaction
from all sides involved with the project,
except a few students who received some
tickets for their unlawful actions. Some students
feel targeted, and claim that isn't fair
what the London Police Services are doing.
But when their actions are based on events
that have happened every year for the past
five (maybe more) years, can you blame
them for stepping up their game?
When September rolls around, they know what to expect, so they are out in full force ticketing students and staying on guard for anything that might happen. I'm hoping this year we can give them something new to expect, because as of yet, nothing has happened. This was the same last year though — nothing happened at this point in 2009. It was Halloween when a party spilled out into the streets of Fleming, lost control and had to be attended by London Police and Fire Services. This year, I am cautiously optimistic things will change. Students will not stop drinking and partying, but they will start doing so with a respect the city, police, and college haven't seen in awhile. I have already seen evidence this has started, so let's keep it up.
The biggest threat to our winning streak is the out-of-control party. This happens for a number of reasons — public invitations on social networks, flyer advertisements and lack of control at the party. If you are hosting, keep in mind who it is you are inviting. Some invitees will go and advertise publicly for you, even if you don't ask them to.
Keep the parties inside or in the backyard. When police roll up to a house and drunk people are spilling out of the front door, they know the party has lost control. At this point they might intervene or they might wait patiently for somebody to step over the curb with a drink in hand. Either way, you have attracted the kind of attention no party likes to attract. And frankly, it's the kind of attention police don't like to deal with. I hear a lot of students asking, "Don't they have anything better to do?" and the answer is yes, they do have better things they could be doing, but unfortunately, they are getting calls about a party, so they have to respond.
Keep up the good work, Fanshawe. Let's make this the year that changes the way we are perceived within our community. Right now we're showing young people can give, and therefore receive, respect. This isn't something you're hearing just from me either. I have heard great compliments from the college and London Police Services as well. They thank me for a job well done, but really, I have nothing to do with it — the credit belongs to students like you.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
When September rolls around, they know what to expect, so they are out in full force ticketing students and staying on guard for anything that might happen. I'm hoping this year we can give them something new to expect, because as of yet, nothing has happened. This was the same last year though — nothing happened at this point in 2009. It was Halloween when a party spilled out into the streets of Fleming, lost control and had to be attended by London Police and Fire Services. This year, I am cautiously optimistic things will change. Students will not stop drinking and partying, but they will start doing so with a respect the city, police, and college haven't seen in awhile. I have already seen evidence this has started, so let's keep it up.
The biggest threat to our winning streak is the out-of-control party. This happens for a number of reasons — public invitations on social networks, flyer advertisements and lack of control at the party. If you are hosting, keep in mind who it is you are inviting. Some invitees will go and advertise publicly for you, even if you don't ask them to.
Keep the parties inside or in the backyard. When police roll up to a house and drunk people are spilling out of the front door, they know the party has lost control. At this point they might intervene or they might wait patiently for somebody to step over the curb with a drink in hand. Either way, you have attracted the kind of attention no party likes to attract. And frankly, it's the kind of attention police don't like to deal with. I hear a lot of students asking, "Don't they have anything better to do?" and the answer is yes, they do have better things they could be doing, but unfortunately, they are getting calls about a party, so they have to respond.
Keep up the good work, Fanshawe. Let's make this the year that changes the way we are perceived within our community. Right now we're showing young people can give, and therefore receive, respect. This isn't something you're hearing just from me either. I have heard great compliments from the college and London Police Services as well. They thank me for a job well done, but really, I have nothing to do with it — the credit belongs to students like you.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
