Partying Students and Community Relations

HImom
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:21:47 +0000

My understanding is that Claremont Colleges ALLOW underage kids to drink alcohol on campus & I believe they even provide it (heard this from a parent whose kid attends there). I guess that’s one solution, but not really one I think is a great one.

Anyone COULD be cited for disturbiing the peace if they are making noise over a state decibel level outside of whatever time is designated by any law, if that’s something they want to work on passing. Kids could be cited for leaving trash or underage drinking IF the cops want to enforce it.

What has the U offered to do to help resolve this problem? Presumably the students bring some money into the community, so you would want to work with the U & students to come up with a solution that would encourage cooperation instead of hostility.

By the way, won’t the adults happen to have parties where alcohol is served & there are more than 4 guests? Parties or gatherings can also be plenty loud with NO alcohol.