College Prowler Take
If you go on the roof of the Happy Valley Dorm, you’ll be fined more than $150. But if you use marijuana, cocaine, or drink alcohol underage, Marlboro will fine you a whopping 5 dollars! Marlboro is not very strict about many issues. The College trusts students to follow rules for their own safety, and, for the most part, that works out well. People make pretty good choices on their own regarding drugs and alcohol. Additionally, students work well with the admistration.
There is constant dialogue about everything at Marlboro. From vandalism to parties that get out of control, the “higher ups” and students are always talking. Most of the time, excellent compromises and solutions come out of these open forums. These discussions are usually scheduled outside of town meeting but have a similar quality in the way certain issues are debated. Whether you’re a freshman, custodian, or the president, everyone seems to have a voice.
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Anonymous says:  |
On the whole, I feel that drugs...
On the whole, I feel that drugs and alcohol are very openly used at Marlboro, but I imagine that the policy may become much stricter over the next few years. People seem to have the impression that Marlboro is so far out in the middle of nowhere that everything that happens here passes under the law-enforcement radar. This is far from the case, though, and I’ve sensed a certain amount of fear among the administration that it’s only a matter of time before the police decide to put their foot down. There’s been some talk of an effort to at least make drug use more inconspicuous and possibly less prevalent altogether. |
Anonymous says: |
Our policy is ‘please, don’t do...
Our policy is ‘please, don’t do anything stupid.’ The penalties for underage drinking and so forth is a slap on the wrist. It’s in the bylaws that the police aren’t allowed on campus unless specifically called for. It’s (for now) a perfect example of how much freedom can be allowed if people take it upon themselves to not abuse that freedom. The future is uncertain. Although the student body is, for the most part, a little older and more mature than your average college student, outbursts of careless behavior may cause the policies to be more draconian in the future. |
Anonymous says: |
We have an intense five-dollar...
We have an intense five-dollar fine if you are busted with pot. There was a small campaign last year to get it bumped down to $2.50. |
Anonymous says: |
We don’t have campus police. RAs...
We don’t have campus police. RAs don’t police you either. The idea is you should be able to go to your RA if you have a drug or alcohol problem, so they aren’t going to turn you in. There are only two people on campus whose job it is to enforce our drug and alcohol policy (the SLAs). If you get caught drinking underage, it’s a five-dollar fine. Just don’t get caught. |
Anonymous says: |
I don’t think we have campus...
I don’t think we have campus police. People tend to keep things calm for the most part, so it’s not like there are police on the scene. |
Facts
What Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?
- Being inside a building after it has closed
- Drinking underage
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