RUPD halts highlighter party at Sid
On the evening of Friday, Jan. 11, Rice University Police Department officers responded to a noise complaint about the highlighter party taking place at Sid Richardson College. When officers arrived, they asked that the music be turned off. The partygoers dispersed at that time, according to RUPD Captain Clemente Rodriguez.
At the party, the officers found an unclaimed keg, which they recovered, but no further action was taken. Officers estimated that there were approximately 100 people in attendance at the party, Rodriguez said.
Sid Rich Masters Dale and Elise Sawyer and Sid Rich Chief Justice Allison Connell declined to comment on the situation.
Hanszen College freshman Angela Masciale attended the party and said a police officer came to the party around 1:30 or 1:45 a.m.
"There were 200-300 people in the Sid lobby, and they cleared out in like five seconds," Masciale said. "Tumbleweed was blowing in the wind."
Rodriguez said that officers stopped a party that had gotten out of control.
"[The party was] definitely larger than it should have been," Rodriguez said. "[The officers] stopped what was an unregistered party from continuing to occur."
Rodriguez said college chief justices could play a role in helping RUPD in future cases.
"[It] works out best for us if chief justices keep students aware of ... policies and procedures," Rodriguez said.
Brown College freshman Aly Lardenoit said this party seemed larger than other private parties.
"I felt like there were a lot more people than other private parties, which made it difficult to dance or get around," Lardenoit said. "I ended up only staying for about half an hour because it was really hot and packed."
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