Every few years, I read an article in the IDS featuring students involved in some form of dangerous behavior on campus. Several years ago there was an article about a student climbing up the side of a building. Before that it was a student who forced open an elevator hatchway door to get off an elevator. This year it is students gaining unauthorized access to steam tunnels (“IU’s underground,” March 28). In this most recent article, Jeff Kaden clearly outlined the dangers of the steam tunnels and the University’s stance on unauthorized entry to restricted spaces. \nI have talked with Vice President for Student Affairs Dick McKaig and he reinforced to me that this conduct is a violation of the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct. The actions of the students described in Whitney Mitchell’s article are clear violations of the Student Responsibilities. In particular, Article H7: Actions that endanger one’s self or others, Article H9: Unauthorized entry of University facilities and Article H11: Damage to or destruction of University property. \nThere has been a terrible tragedy in this state that has focused attention on these types of spaces. I hope that most students recognize the danger of trespassing in these areas of campus.
Hank Hewetson\nAssistant vice president for \nfacility operations
