Interim Dean of Students Lori M. Berquam:

The response from the UW regarding crimes against the students of this campus has been at best, a cruel joke, and at worst, negligent. Please set a strong example, to violent criminals, to the faculty and students of this campus, members of the community, and other leaders at other UW campuses by demanding increased protection of women at night. Despite your rhetoric against blaming the victim, your actions speak louder than words. Your advice might be best complimented by making the right policy, rather than public relations, decisions. Victims of the worst crimes committed upon bodily integrety do not need to carry a cell phone, they need to live in a community where basic rights can be enforced. Clearly, safety is not a concern, as this email serves nothing but the UW's image. I do not expect nor want a written reply, I await your actions.

Scott Colson
UW-Senior