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Last year’s UKA agreement between Dean of the College Benedict H. Gross ’71 and the Masters’ Council allowed housemasters to selectively “opt-out” if they desired. To varying degrees Lowell, Dunster and Pforzheimer Houses have chosen this option...
...convince their masters to change the current policy. So far, the cause has been taken up only by a few eager council members who need more backing to argue what is obvious to students. Concerns prompting access restriction are trumped by the improved convenience, safety and sanity that true UKA brings to students...
Because of the holes in UKA, House residents are often reticent to shut the door on someone who may be a resident of another House. With unrestricted access, students could more confidently insist that questionable people brandish their IDs, or remain outside. Banerji rightly notes, “You trust everyone with a Harvard College...
House courtyards should also provide a refuge for students concerned about their surroundings no matter which House they inhabit. Additionally, further access to internal entries and hallways provides yet another level of protection for those in distress. True UKA helps, not hinders safety...
...will be up to students to make true UKA a reality. Banerji is confident that the issue can be resolved calling it “a bug” that can be ridden from campus. But will this bug irritate us enough to take action...