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College Bans Hookups When Roomie's Around

Tufts attempts 'to set clear boundaries' for students

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – A Massachusetts college has a message for oversexed undergrads: Get a room—just not with your roommate in it. Students whose roomies became indiscreet in the heat of passion "expressed concerns that they were experiencing uncomfortable situations," explains a Tufts University rep. The resulting policy bluntly advises: "You may not engage in sexual activity while your roommate is present in the room."

Ignoring the obvious question about the fate of the necktie draped over the doorknob, the Boston Herald quizzed some students and found about what you'd expect. "If you are uncomfortable with your roommate’s activity, you should talk to them," said one. Meanwhile, school administrators aren't complete killjoys: "We want to make perfectly clear that we do not want to hinder someone from engaging in any personal or private activity," one says.

Hand-holding around your roommate is fine with the Tufts University administration, but if things heat up, watch out.
Hand-holding around your roommate is fine with the Tufts University administration, but if things heat up, watch out.   (©thechosenrebel)
Get a room! Just not in a Tufts University dorm.
Get a room! Just not in a Tufts University dorm.   (©K?tia Goretti)
Tufts University in suburban Boston wants students to take it outside--at least when their roommates are present.
Tufts University in suburban Boston wants students to take it outside--at least when their roommates are present.   (©Linda Rose Photography)
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COMMENTS
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Enoughie
Oct 2, 2009 10:03 AM CDT
I believe it's called being "social." I hope this is not a new concept for newsers...
Winston
Oct 1, 2009 5:28 AM CDT
I have never understood the whole room mate thing - why do american universities force students to share a room with strangers? It seems kind of creepy to me.
kirei_gaisuto
Sep 30, 2009 12:25 PM CDT
What if you want to have a threesome?

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