We, the students of Vistula University, are deeply concerned about the recent decision to close the Sports Hall on weekends.

This space has been a cornerstone not only for sports but also for music rehearsals, cultural events, club meetings, and community-building activities. The closure significantly limits our ability to stay active, relieve stress, express creativity, and maintain meaningful social and cultural engagement.

While we understand and respect the importance of campus security, we believe the current approach is both ineffective and harmful. Blocking student access to shared spaces does not address the root of safety concerns — it only isolates us and weakens our campus spirit.

We are asking the university to:

• Reconsider the full closure of the Sports Hall.
• Provide alternative solutions that prioritize both safety and student engagement.
• Consider proposals such as supervised access, collaboration with nearby facilities, increased security presence, or scheduling monitored group use.
• Include student representatives in the decision-making process.

We are gathering signatures to show how many students care about this issue and to demonstrate our willingness to work together with the administration toward a better, balanced solution.

Let’s protect our campus without losing what makes it a community.