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The reality of the situation is very much “don’t ask, don’t tell.” In fact, the police chief told the freshmen at the beginning of the year that the cops “assume” your Solo cup is full of soda, unless you give them reason to believe otherwise. While campus police are more than prompt to respond to blatant drug use or vandalism, they won’t interrogate drunken students just because they suspect they’re underage. As long as you say hello to the officers as you pass by and make it clear that you are safe and healthy, the campus police will generally leave you alone, even if you’re carrying a Solo cup. This is not the case with alcohol containers (bottles, cans, etc); walking around with one of these would be asking to get in trouble. To incoming freshman: It would not be a good idea to test out the Solo cup idea on, before, or immediately following First Night Down (the first night freshmen are officially permitted to be down the hill). The cops want to prove a point at the beginning of the year, and they crack down a lot harder than they do the rest of the year.
Hall counselors and RAs are authorized to give out alcohol citations, but virtually never enter students’ rooms if the door is closed—even if they suspect underage drinking inside. In most cases, if the RA didn’t see it, then it didn’t happen. Overall, the authorities on campus are here to look out for students, not bust them, and they try to be as understanding as they can given the tough position they’re in. The police can be more lenient here simply because they know that drinking and driving is not an issue at Davidson. Still, they’re not going to let you get away with everything.
an0nym0u5
'14
Psychology
Loosely Strict
Because of the honor code, the school is very trusting of the students.
Dec 05, 2011
Klikklakman
'12
Mathematics
Inconsistent Enforcement, but Not Strict
Police will let you get away with quite a bit on a daily basis, but can literally stop 50% of the campus at any time they choose on weekends. Have to stay on their good side.
Daj333
'15
Philosophy
Honor Code
The campus is very strict when it comes to academics and illegal drugs. However, it is surprisingly lax on underage drinking, I guess whomever is in charge knows that she is running a college
Dec 01, 2011
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