MCFA

Massachusetts College of Fascist Arts

A few nights ago a group of students, who will remain anonymous, decided to express themselves through the use of sidewalk chalk.  They did so outside Hoosac Hall all over the walls and ground.  Immediately the next morning maintenance cleaned it off and students were e-mailed informing them that if each person who were involved does not come forward then all living in the dorms were going to be billed.

The issue: The reasoning behind the billing is because the student handbook does inform students that the use of chalk is prohibited and "profanity" was also seen... a valid point

The reality:  For those who have used chalk before they will know that rain will wash it away.  The next day it rained, but before the rain could get to the chalk it was sprayed down with a hose.  Also I personally saw the finished art and it was in no means at all profane.  Oh and did I mention that I witness people who do not even live on campus draw?
Why would a majority in the dorms who did not partake in the use of chalk be billed when it was a select few who were a mix of on and off campus students were involved?  And why would it even be an issue if the rain was going to wash it away shortly after maintenance "took care" it.

I do not think I am wrong in saying that there is irony in this.. a liberal arts college punishing students who most likely consider themselves artists.