I am writing this letter in regards to the drinking policies at Norwich University. I was wondering if the policies affect someone of legal drinking age. What I mean is, do they differ between on and off campus students, or are they the same? I was also wondering, if they are a commuter student, and that person is of legal age to drink, and he or she comes onto campus drunk, could they be written up for a school alcohol offense? Or if a student of legal age goes to a bar, and then comes back on campus to go to a football game, could they be written up? In my opinion, I don't think they should, but for all I know the school in their messed up ways might feel differently about the situation. If someone that is of legal age drinks in their room, could they be written up for a violation? I have another scenario: lets say a student that has a cooler of beer in their vehicle comes back to school to pick up a friend and security stops them, could they be found in violation, even if they hadn't even opened a beer, yet, but be in violation for being in possession? If any of these scenarios were found to be true, wouldn't that be considered against student civil rights, to be of legal age and be able to consume alcoholic beverages? I can understand the Norwich University being against underage drinking, and I can also understand them enforcing policy violations, because someone is under the legal drinking age, but I don't feel Norwich has any right to tell a student of legal age they can or cannot drink.

Sincerely,
Matthew Anderson

I just wanted to take some time to elaborate on Norwich University's involvement in the Peer Mediation Program. Every year, many new and old students take part in the Northfield Peer Mediation Program. This program enables the youth of Northfield to be mentored by our college students.

This is a program that is designed for children with a lot of time on their hands. Instead of the child going home to an empty house, the child can become a part of the Center. At the Center, children of all ages are involved in extra curricular activities. Kids in Northfield also have the benefit of working with college students on their homework.

Many children are at a disadvantage when the leave the school yard. This program aids them in their ability to learn and have positive role models. I feel that this program is also beneficial to Norwich's students, as well.

Keep up the good work, and thanks for your involvement.

Sincerely,
Adam O'Leary

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