... Shaken not stirred.
Yesterday on campus, there was an incident involving another student following Ronnie and I around campus making threats b/c we asked him and this girl to stop talking during lecture. The kid followed us around for about 15 minutes mouthing off, demanding respect (obviously not willing to show any himself). He then proceeded to kick my feet as we walked away (for the 4th time) ... We made our professor aware of the incident, he spoke with the student, said he was confident it would blow over, but that we could follow up with the Dean of Students, which I intend to do.
This entire incident has me really shaken up. Honestly, I'm a bit surprised how much it has affected me. The fact that he kicked me when Ronnie wasn't watching leaves me feeling that if he were to see me walking alone on campus, he may try to retaliate against me. Also, I'm concerned b/c like me, this student is a Sociology major -- there is a chance that we will have other classes together in the future and he is not someone I want to face again.
The fact that asking someone to stop talking during lecture escalated to a violent, threatening situation is unnerving to say the least. I don't know what is going to happen next or how I will feel Tuesday when I return to campus, but it's not something I'm prepared to let go. It shouldn't have happened in the first place, and I believe that he should be held accountable for his actions.
My can of mace has been returned to it's rightful place in my purse (and not in my car where it has been).
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But lets not make this post all about the bad ... Today, I got to have lunch with one of my oldest, and bestest friends, Mikki. She is moving all the way to El Paso in a few weeks ): So hopefully, there will be MANY more lunches between now and then!
No plans for the weekend. Hoping to get together with Jamie and Joseph, maybe do dinner or something (if you two are reading this, it's a hint!). And I have massive amounts of studying to do on Sunday, two exams in the same week is never fun! For now, I'm off for another great Friday night spent Krogering!
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I like the title...very intreging (sp?)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Be creative isn't always my strong point! (:
ReplyDeletetalk to the campus police, and if you have an idea of when you leave campus, let them know. They can help keep an eye out for you!
ReplyDeleteI emailed the Dean of Students last night. I'm hoping to get a response back today.
ReplyDeleteI have my mace in my purse (it will be in my hand when I'm on campus) and I have made arrangements so that I wont be walking alone at any time. And Leslie, is there any way I can get Phil to work for UH rather than Lonestar (;
haha! Depends on what they pay!
ReplyDelete(: Can't blame a girl for trying!
ReplyDeleteWell, the school isn't doing anything about it ... At least that's basically what they told me today.
ReplyDeleteThe outcome will be determined by the professors report and the professor has already said that he doesn't think it will be a problem any longer. But regardless what (if any) action is taken, I wont be informed for "confidentiality" reasons.
Guess it's time for me to find a different place to get my Masters!