TO THE EDITOR:
I support the proposal and the outcomes of what is explained in the article “Administrators to consider gender-neutral housing proposal,” by Megan Cassella.
The circumstances that many students face when returning to their dorm rooms, or what is supposed to be their “get-away,” is displeasing.
I personally feel that a home, particularly a home away from home, should be a place where the resident can unwind and feel at ease. However, if the resident feels distraught, not because of minor stressful issues such as a busy workload but because of who he or she is, the home is no more than a prison cell.
The proposal would be advantageous to all students who are uncomfortable with their living conditions because they would not feel uneasy in seeking a dorm that would best fit their desires in comparison to the desires of other students.
If actions are not taken in consideration of those who are different, many valuable students may feel turned away from this University.
By passing this proposal, many students would feel more welcome and accepted on this campus.
Puja Patel
Freshman
