WC DRUG BUST CONCERNS

Two students were discovered with marijuana in Cecil and Harford
dorms four weeks ago, while a large rumor is circulating around
campus that another drug bust occurred in Caroline House.

According to Chestertown Police Captain Robert Edler Jr., [redacted]
was arrested in [redacted] for marijuana possession.

The Harford incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 31.

The student has not been charged yet, and police have not released the name.

According to Public Safety records, no such incident in Caroline
happened. Director of Public Safety Jerry Roderick says that the
persistent buzz on campus about such an occurrence "is a mystery."

Victoria Pace, an RA in Caroline House, stated, "I know there wasn't
one [such incident] in Caroline." Nevertheless, Pace still believes
drugs on campus is something to be concerned about.

Pace said that the college has done a better job this year
controlling drug use than last year.

The one problem, Pace said, is that students aren't held accountable
enough on campus for their actions.

Disciplinary actions for these cases, Pace said, shouldn't remain in
the hands of the police.

"I don't know of one [of the drug incidents] going to the Honor
Board," Pace said.

Pace said that the school notifies students about incidents like
these when necessary, although "the time period seems a little delayed."

"I don't think it's necessary to notify people about a drug bust
because it becomes just gossip," Pace added. "It hits harder for
people when it actually affects the person."

Pace feels that marijuana isn't as large an issue as alcohol. "I
still think it needs to be addressed, but I think drinking is a
bigger problem."

Freshman Mary Kelley, a resident of Caroline, said she doesn't feel
unsafe when drug busts happen on campus.

"I get the feeling that drug busts occur on campuses more often, so
it doesn't bother me that much," Kelley said.

Kelley, however, noted the apathy present in students about drug
possession. "I think many students turn their head."

Kelley wishes that incidents like these would be brought into the
open, rather than kept quiet.

"I wish I knew more about it with an email or something," Kelley said.

"It would be nice for them to tell people, that way students can be
more aware," she added.