Word: signout
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Radcliffe signout rules allow a student to indicate "Boston-movie" or "square-coffee" when she cannot be more specific. As a result, only a few people--those who sign out to a boy's room or an organization--could be found in case of an emergency. In any case, it is quicker and easier to contact her through a roommate or a friend...
...present Radcliffe's only protection comes from night watchmen, who are not permitted to carry guns. Their duties include checking signout books, making sure dormitory doors are locked, and watching for prowlers...
Radcliffe students have tended to reduce the problem of sophomore rules to dichotomies such as liberal vs. conservative or freedom vs. authority But the signout rules should be based on the needs of the sophomores rather than on vague, emotional arguments...
Such a function could be served by a two o'clock signout, with the option of overnight permission from the senior resident. By requiring approval for an overnight, the College would make clear its opposition to thoughtless commitments and thus encourage sophomores to consider carefully decisions about sexual behavior...
...another vote, the representatives decided to consider changing rules for sophomores. One proposal, which may be discussed again next week, would grant sophomores the same signout privileges now held by juniors and seniors...