College Prowler Take
From the outset, Reed College generally appears as an amalgamation of enthusiastic comments and hushed whispers. Some acknowledge Reed as an academic haven, while others murmur under their breath about the College being a breeding ground for an overly-liberal drug culture. Although both points of view may be accurate to some degree, the mutual exclusion of one from the other creates a problem of perspective. Many incorrectly assume that institutions of higher education must either be academically rigorous and reserved or academically relaxed and centered on student’s social lives. While students agree that Reed’s drug scene exerts a prominent influence on the nature of Reed culture, most Reedies also believe that the culture does not completely overwhelm Reed because of the good relationship between Reed students and Reed Community Safety.
Reed Community Safety Officers come just as their name advertises; they do not dictate the campus, they serve it. The rapport between students and Community Safety allows Reedies to both experiment and feel safe. While knowing that Community Safety does not seek to send them to jail or eat their wallet alive for making a few mistakes, Reedies feel confident about turning to CSOs when in need. Almost every Reed student respects their Community Safety Officers and loves that they make Reed a safe place to experiment.
Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
The Community Safety Officers will...
The Community Safety Officers will talk to you if they find you using illegal substances or alcohol if you’re underage, but they won’t turn you in. They will also help you home if you are so wasted or drunk you can’t remember how to get back to your dorm. |
Anonymous says: |
Campus security isn’t too strict....
Campus security isn’t too strict. They treat us like adults. This compels us to act responsibly toward drugs and alcohol. The shock of being able to drink or get high all the time does take some getting used to. |
Anonymous says: |
The CSOs are more concerned with...
The CSOs are more concerned with your safety than what you are doing. If people get out of hand or are incredibly obvious in public areas of campus, they will be warned. They have never bothered me. I think the ultimate example of the strictness (or lack thereof) is the way a girl was smoking a joint on our balcony when the resident advisor came out. His only response was to say, ‘I guess this is a smoking balcony.’ |
Anonymous says: |
They’re starting to crack down, by...
They’re starting to crack down, by which I mean they’re starting to tell us we ought not to do it on the front lawn in broad daylight. |
Anonymous says: |
They’re really nice about taking...
They’re really nice about taking away your drugs or drink. They’re not campus police, they’re safety officers. The title says it all. |
Facts
What Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?
- Cheating on an exam
- Drinking underage
- Smoking marijuana
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