Panel proposes toning down UConn Spring Weekend

By Kate Farrish

"...trustees, who presented several recommendations Tuesday for toning down Spring Weekend, said the event can be made safer, particularly by cutting down on the number of uninvited people who descend on Storrs to have parties in late April..."

"The committee, led by trustee Louise M. Bailey, recommended tightening restrictions on guests, scheduling exams or student projects during Friday classes of Spring Weekend, reducing the focus on alcohol, and curtailing attempts by off-campus residents to expand the event to four nights."

"It also recommended that UConn work with local property owners to try to eliminate the traditional but unsanctioned Thursday night party at Carriage House Apartments about a mile from campus. The town and UConn should also consider temporarily closing some roads, setting up road checkpoints and limiting parking, the committee said..."

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