By Felix Ortiz, (Whetstone staff writer)

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Dorm damage       Felix Ortiz/Whetstone

Sophomore Nick Brackett came back to Malmberg Hall after winter break to find a hole in the wall the size of his head in one of the stairwells.

“It’s a pretty immature thing to do” said Brackett about the vandalism. “ I can understand having fun on our first week back, but vandalizing our home away from home isn’t the way to start the semester off.”

In Malmberg there are cameras installed on the ceilings of every corner of the stairwells. The cameras can capture whatever happens on the staircases and who comes in and out of the door and uses the stairs. During the weekends, Malmberg is the place for pre-party activities and the individuals who take the party to the next level.

“I think that it was unnecessary, however immaturity will always exist wherever you go,” sophomore resident Pat Aruta.

In a recent building meeting, as well as floor meetings, resident assistants and floor members expressed their concerns about the matter and encouraged those responsible to stop.

Junior Resident Assistant Alex Dello-Buono believes those who are responsible for these occurrences will be identified and dealt with by security.

“There are cameras in the building and destructive individuals get caught,” he said. “Residents need to be more respectful to their homes here, especially when coming back to the residence halls late nights.”

The issue has been reported to Wesley security.

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Dorm damage       Felix Ortiz/Whetstone

“Yes, the cameras are helping to identify those responsible,” said Walter Beaupre, head of security. “The investigation is ongoing.”

Beaupre also encouraged students to help.

“If they see or hear anything suspicious they should report it to security at 302-736-2436,” he said. “If they know who is responsible and want to remain anonymous, they can use the online Anonymous reporting system.”

Some students said there isn’t much they can do or say to stop this behavior.

“It’s inevitable,” says senior Kasey Dunn. “However, it’s discouraging because it’s where we live and we want to take pride in where we live and what we’re paying for.”

“We should respect our home that we live in,” says sophomore Stephanie Malakuskie.