Recently, 12 students have been threatened with expulsion from on-campus housing for traditions constituting hazing. The intent of this position is not to take a stance on the action itself, but rather the cruel punishment that has been inflicted on these students.
On October 27th, 11 residents of Fifth West Ashton and their Residence Advisor were told that they had 72 hours to move out of their current housing and find a place to live off-campus. They were given 48 hours to appeal this decision, a process which is currently in progress at the time of this petition. Residence Life determined that certain aspects of their tradition constituted hazing, and because of this breach of Lifestyle Expectations they were required to leave.
Regardless of whether these actions could be seen as hazing, those signing this petition believe that creating forced homelessness for these students is an unfair punishment that should be re-evaluated. We believe it is inconsistent with SPU's mission to create restorative justice and foster community.
We are calling for Residence Life to hear the voice of the students and reevaluate their decision.
#12LostBoys
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Reached 500 supporters
October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015
Residence Life is hiding behind bureaucratic silence while these students face sudden homelessness. We are currently preparing to confront the administration directly with the weight of this petition because their refusal to engage with us is an act of cowardice.
Reached 100 supporters
October 30, 2015
109 Comments
When residents get caught for underage drinking, a completely illegal act, all they have to do is pay a fine and take a class on alcohol abuse. Based on past punishments, the crime doesn't fit the punishment to kick these boys out for "hazing".
This incident is in no way what I would call hazing nor does it meet the university's own definition. This action being considered by the university is an outrage and would cause extreme harm to the students! As a result, I will reconsider where I send my daughter to college when the time comes.
As a former resident of 5th Ashton, I know how important community solidarity is to the SPU experience. This punishment is extreme and would have adverse consequences for everyone in Ashton hall. Please reconsider this decision.
Things should have been handled differently. As a Christian Foundation, one would think that it would offer a chance for reconciliation instead of condemning 12 young men. If this goes through there will without a doubt be a backlash from the community, both religious and secular.
How can anyone find a place to live in 3 days. Choose a different punishment. This is a cruel and malicious punishment that will greatly affect their academic performance and experience here at SPU. SPU preaches about cultivating a community, yet you're ready to dump your students on the street.
Typical..kiss ***es worried about greed. Oh how dare you endanger money and our credibility Leave At Once.. Fake A** Christians anyways With a fake shake of hands Leave Them Chirren Alone I get that some people don't like it..someone probably really freaked out..because in there parents net everything was safety proofed where thugs, cholos , & black people didnt exist or some BS...don't blame the kid..blame they dam parents.. And honestly seen alot way worst things...stop being tight hinnies No one's hurt ,this aint the ghettos. Leave it be
While safety trumps tradition, there is no such issue here. Bring our boys home!
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Recently, 12 students have been threatened with expulsion from on-campus housing for traditions constituting hazing. The intent of this position is not to take a stance on the action itself, but rather the cruel punishment that has been inflicted on these students.
On October 27th, 11 residents of Fifth West Ashton and their Residence Advisor were told that they had 72 hours to move out of their current housing and find a place to live off-campus. They were given 48 hours to appeal this decision, a process which is currently in progress at the time of this petition. Residence Life determined that certain aspects of their tradition constituted hazing, and because of this breach of Lifestyle Expectations they were required to leave.
Regardless of whether these actions could be seen as hazing, those signing this petition believe that creating forced homelessness for these students is an unfair punishment that should be re-evaluated. We believe it is inconsistent with SPU's mission to create restorative justice and foster community.
We are calling for Residence Life to hear the voice of the students and reevaluate their decision.
#12LostBoys
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015
Residence Life is hiding behind bureaucratic silence while these students face sudden homelessness. We are currently preparing to confront the administration directly with the weight of this petition because their refusal to engage with us is an act of cowardice.
Reached 100 supporters
October 30, 2015
109 Comments
As an alumna from ashton and spu I think it is sad that these boys are being evicted for wanting to continue the traditions of the dorm. I understand that they disobeyed but there is a level of grace that should come into this. Put them on probation don't ruin their sophomore year
When residents get caught for underage drinking, a completely illegal act, all they have to do is pay a fine and take a class on alcohol abuse. Based on past punishments, the crime doesn't fit the punishment to kick these boys out for "hazing".
This incident is in no way what I would call hazing nor does it meet the university's own definition. This action being considered by the university is an outrage and would cause extreme harm to the students! As a result, I will reconsider where I send my daughter to college when the time comes.
As a former resident of 5th Ashton, I know how important community solidarity is to the SPU experience. This punishment is extreme and would have adverse consequences for everyone in Ashton hall. Please reconsider this decision.
Things should have been handled differently. As a Christian Foundation, one would think that it would offer a chance for reconciliation instead of condemning 12 young men. If this goes through there will without a doubt be a backlash from the community, both religious and secular.
How can anyone find a place to live in 3 days. Choose a different punishment. This is a cruel and malicious punishment that will greatly affect their academic performance and experience here at SPU. SPU preaches about cultivating a community, yet you're ready to dump your students on the street.
Typical..kiss ***es worried about greed. Oh how dare you endanger money and our credibility Leave At Once.. Fake A** Christians anyways With a fake shake of hands Leave Them Chirren Alone I get that some people don't like it..someone probably really freaked out..because in there parents net everything was safety proofed where thugs, cholos , & black people didnt exist or some BS...don't blame the kid..blame they dam parents.. And honestly seen alot way worst things...stop being tight hinnies No one's hurt ,this aint the ghettos. Leave it be
While safety trumps tradition, there is no such issue here. Bring our boys home!
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As an alumna from ashton and spu I think it is sad that these boys are being evicted for wanting to continue the traditions of the dorm. I understand that they disobeyed but there is a level of grace that should come into this. Put them on probation don't ruin their sophomore year