Not going to condone it for sure, but this is on every college (and even high school) campus. I don't think people getting caught negatively reflects on the college in relation to any and every other college out there.
Just really sad that it also involved a professor. This is a cautionary tale for all of those seeking to find a non-party school. They really don't exist. This happens everywhere - even at the supposed intellectual elites.
That Steely Dan song was about a drug bust at Bard College when one of the leaders of the band was a student., and his girlfriend's dad had to bail her out of jail.
As disturbing as the drugs, the investigation started because they felt that drug usage was causing a large number of unreported sexual assaults on campus.
@momfromLI and @Charliesch -- before I learned that "My Old School" was about Bard, I mistakenly thought that William and Mary was in Annandale, VA! ("That'll be the day I go back to Annandale...")
And yes, I too always have that lyric in my head whenever I hear "William and Mary".
I think when Steely Dan was asked about why they used "William & Mary" they said it had the right type and number of syllables. And if you try out other names in your head, you can see why.
This is a regular occurrence at college campuses across the country. And high school too for that matter. It is good to see that enforcement was taken seriously.
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/columbia-university-drug-bust-stuns-prestigious-campus
No professor was involved though.
I remember one busted student's wealthy parents refused to post bail. The kid went on a rant to the media blaming his upbringing for his drug use.
And yes, I too always have that lyric in my head whenever I hear "William and Mary".