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Northeastern warns students: No rioting and stuff on Sunday, or else

By adamg on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:35pm

A Northeastern vice president is warning students to be on their best behavior following the Patriots/Ravens game on Sunday:

As the Patriots prepare to play for the AFC Championship on Sunday afternoon, I want to remind you that the university expects all students to behave in a respectful and appropriate manner during and after the game.

All too often, sporting events have become occasions for disruptive and dangerous behavior by fans. Such behavior will not be tolerated by Northeastern University. The Student Code of Conduct – which applies to all students at all times, whether you are on or off campus – sets forth the sanctions for inappropriate behavior. The university will take swift action against any students whose conduct is deemed detrimental to themselves, their peers, the university or the surrounding community.

I urge you to keep yourself and your friends safe during and after the game. We urge you to continue to avoid large crowds and situations that may become disruptive or dangerous. I fully expect all our students will enjoy the game and act in a responsible and respectful way.

The game will be played on the large-screen televisions in afterHOURS and in the residence halls. Enjoy the game, keep yourself safe and please urge your friends to do the same.

Sincerely,

Dr. Laura A. Wankel
Vice President for Student Affairs

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By anoNU on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:57pm.

January, 2008

Dear Joe,

It's a great time to be a Boston sports fan! The Boston Red Sox are World Champions; the New England Patriots are headed back to the Super Bowl and the Boston Celtics have the best record in the NBA. As the New York Giants and New England Patriots prepare for this Sunday's Super Bowl there is heightened scrutiny on student conduct before, during and after the big game. Regardless of whether you are rooting for Eli Manning or for Tom Brady; my New York Giants or the three time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, I am writing to remind all students to behave in an appropriate way. Don't put yourself in harm's way. This past fall as the Red Sox completed the sweep of the Colorado Rockies to win their second World Series this decade, the Northeastern community celebrated the triumph without incident. I am urging you to celebrate responsibly.

We have been notified by the Boston Police and NUPD that there will be an expanded police presence in the neighborhood on Sunday night. For your personal safety, I urge you to avoid gathering in large crowds outdoors after the game. Celebrations should only take place indoors where you can safely watch the game. Both NUPD and the Boston Police will be very strict about enforcing this following the game.

The Student Handbook and Code of Conduct outlines guidelines for student behavior and sanctions for violations. In accordance with the Code, the university will take swift action against any student whose conduct is detrimental to themselves, fellow students, the university or our neighbors. The Code clearly states that any behavior that may be considered riotous or any other inappropriate behavior, disorderly conduct or destruction of property will result in immediate separation from the University.

There are some great places on campus to watch the game(s) this weekend - head to the Curry Student Center's West addition and afterHOURS where free food and prizes will be available starting 30 minutes before kickoff. Or - watch the games in the Stetson West or East dining hall.

I am confident that Northeastern students will exhibit appropriate and respectful conduct and demonstrate that Northeastern University students are an asset to the City of Boston. It is a very exciting time to be in Boston. I hope you will enjoy the game, and I urge you to enjoy it in a way that is safe, respectful and appropriate.

Sincerely,

E. Edward Klotzbier
Vice President for Student Affairs

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By roadman on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:45pm.

the AFC Championship game here, and not the Super Bowl itself.

But I for one do hope that NU will need to issue a sterner 2008-type missive to the students after this Sunday.

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By anon on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 4:54pm.

if NU does issue a tougher rule on student/fan behaviour before, during and after the game. Boston doesn't need another car-flip-over incident or another Vicki Snelgrove incident to occur. One of each is more than enough.

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By anon on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:44pm.

Butthead: "Hey, she said 'Wankel'!"
Beavis: "Yeah, that was awesome."
Both: "heh heh heh heh heh"

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