J Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Volume 132, Issue 23 Men's lacrosse The I:ook Machine gets off to grasps the nuts and good start bolts of the music with current business 8-1 record The University of Delaware's Independent Student Newspaper Since 1882 page 29 Mosaic page 17 2 March 21, 2006 The Review "~ INSIDE / ~?fo Administration's use of News 2 Police Reports 4 Facebook i1;1 question BY LEAH KIELL Administrative News Editor Guide to University Policies of Procedures Manual E ditorial 14 Acting on an anonymous tip, The Review learned a ·o.) ... All users of University-owned or university administrator operated a profile on Facebook University-leased computing systems must respect under a false name and listed himself as an undergradu­ the rights of other comruting users, respect the ate. This profile violates Facebook and possibly universi­ integrity of the physica facilities and controls, and Opinion 15 ty policies. respect all pertinent license and contractual Matt Lenno, assistant director of student centers and agreements ... the highest standard of ethics." / judicial advisor for Judicial Affairs, held an account under the name Raymond Matthew, his middle and first names, Gosaic 17 respectively. Lenno stated in an e-mail message that he created his University of Delaware Code of the Web account last spring because he focuses the majority of his "Students who violate UD policies are subject time on working with students and student groups and to full disciplinary action within the Undergraduate Movie/CD Reviews 22 was interested in learning more about the Web site that is frequently talked about by students. and Graduate Student Judicial System, up to and Lenno said he used a different name in order to pro­ including loss of computing privileges, suspension tect his identity from students. • and explusion." Classifieds 27 "I did not want students 'poking' me or asking me to "Unlvelllty et1ployees who violate the policies befriend them," he said. "I receive hundreds of e-mails a will be dealt with according to judicial processes day from students and student groups. I did not want to outlined in the pertklent personnel manuals get anymore." and. handbooks.· Sports 29 Although Lenno said he registered himself as an undergraduate, rather than a staff member, because he is a continuing education student and takes undergraduate and certificate program classes, The Review has learned he University of Delaware Sl!!dent Code of Conduct Sports Commentary 30 has not been registered for a class since Spring 2002. "All individuals who use the University's ~p~ A spokeswoman from Facebook sta~ in an e-mail and infolmlllon resources nut act responRI!y message that users are not allowed to register under a fake and iR accordlnce with relevant laws, contractual name or false status. obligations, and tf1e highest stlndard of ethics.. "This definitely violates our Terms and will be taken down as soon as we find out about it," she said. "Making a false or misleading oral or written Editor Cla4cf Andrew Amsler m Although it is hard to police, she said, Facebook statement to any tlniversity ofllcal or faeulty Executive I!Aitior Erin Biles relies on its users to report any inappropriate behavior that member when the student knew or should might violate its Terms ofAgreement. have known the statement was false" Editorial Edtter Devin Varsalona However, Lenno is not the only staff member who Copy Delik Oliefs Stephanie Andersen, Mike Hartnett has an account where he is identified as a student. The Art Editor Dan Lisowski Review has found several members of Public Safety who account until Friday morning, Lenno's profile could no Photography Editor Meaghan Jones have similar accounts. longer be viewed Thursday evening. Lenno said Assistant Pltetography Editor Mike DeVoll The Public Safety officers were unavailable for co~­ Facebook removed his profile. ment. Lenno said his job includes working closely with stu­ Managiag News Editors Brian Citino,Cait Simpson, James Flatley, director of Public Safety, said he is dent groups to make sure they are being a productive Carson Walker unfamiliar with Facebook and unaware his officers had aspect of the university. To do this, Lenno relies on stu­ Administrative News Editors Leah Kiell, Meghan Lobdell these profiles, but would investigate the matter. dents to send him pictures of unsafe behavior. He then City News Editors Caitlin Ginley, Emily Picillo Cynthia Cummings, associate vice president of meets with organization presidents to discuss the issues National/State News Editors Sarah Cochran, Sara Satullo Campus Life, said Lenno's profile did not violate any uni­ university students are faced with. News Features Editors Julia Parmley, Patrick Walters versity policy. "I am trying to make sure my student groups are Student Affairs News Editors Christine Alhambra, Dane Secor Since Facebook is not affiliated with the university, being safe and healthy after I receive information from Cummings said students can only get in trouble if they students that have issues with their behavior," he said. Managing Mosaic Editors Christopher Moore, Monica Simmons were using the system to harass, degrade, intimidate or Despite these claims, the use of Facebook for such Features Editors Jenna AJifante, Kim Dixon, threaten other students. purposes remains questionable without any clear univer­ Natalie Torentinos If a student committed a similar act of providing sity policy or privacy laws regarding the Internet. Entertainment Editors Wes Case, Dana Schwartz false information, Cummings said, the university could Drew Fennel, executive director of the American Assistant Mosaic Editor Carter Perry not take any action because Facebook is separate from the Civil Liberties Union, said the university needs to be care­ university. ful about their policy regarding the Internet and, more Managing Sports Editor Dan Mcsure, Greg Price However, during an interview for an article pub­ specifically, Facebook, because privacy issues in this Senior Sports Editor Tim Parsons lished Nov. 22, 2005 in The Review, Kathryn Goldman, realm are an immensely important emerging field of law. Sports Editors Kate Dieffenbach, Ravi Gupta, director of judicial affairs, said students under 21 can be "As we move into these new fields, we need new Steve Russolillo charged with a violation of the university's alcohol policy ground rules," she said. Assistant Sports Editor Kenny Riedel if they are seen holding a beer in a picture on the Internet. At Princeton University, Public Safety recently Copy Editors Laura Dlugatch, Stephanie In the March 9, 2006 issue of The Review, Goldman issued policy guidelines· to specifically clarify how offi­ Haight, Sarah Lewis, Lee Procida, said since a Facebook user must use their university e­ cers can use the site to aid investigations. While Facebook Kyle Siskey mail address, they also must follow responsible comput­ can be used to provide additional information for ongoing ing policies while signed in. investigations, it cannot be used as a means to locate par­ Business Director Julia Figurelli According to the Student Code of Conduct, respon­ ties or identify illegal activities. Advertising Directors Sarah Dixon, Lauren Nahodill sible computing means, "all individuals who use the uni­ Charles Davall, deputy director of Public Safety at Business Managers Timothy Lowe, Jordan Deputy versity's computing and information resources must act Princeton, said he also clarified his policy by prohibiting responsibly and in accordance with relevant laws, con­ officers from posing as students on their Facebook tractual ·obligations and the highest standard of ethics." account. The Review is published once weekly every Tuesday of the school year, The Student Code of Conduct also states, "a student "The reason we made that clarification was more of except during Summer Session. Our main office is located at 250 Perkins shall not provide false or misleading information," more a means of trust building between us and the students," he Student Center, Newark, DE 19716. If you have questions about advertising specifically, "making a false or misleading oral or written said. "We wanted to ensure we weren't ipfringing on any- or news content, see the listings below. that misrepresents the character, qualifications, or reputa­ one's rights." . tion of another." Junior Navin Thawani said he thought this was an Display Advertising (302) 831-1398 The university's Policies and Procedures Manual, intrusive use ofFacebook. Classified Advertising (302) 831-2771 meant for university staff, states, "All users of university­ "I think it's ridiculous," Thawani said. "I think it's a Fax (302) 831-1396 owned or university leased computing systems must kind of sneaky way for them to look up information to E-mail reviewud@ yahoo.com respect the rights of other computing users, respect the find pictures and find something he doesn't like." Web site www. udreview.com integrity of the physical facilities and controls, and The spokeswoman for Facebook said she recom­ respect all pertinent license and contractual agreements." mends students utilize the privacy settings to restrict who The Review reserves the right to refuse any ads that are of an improper or inappropri­ Goldman declined to be interviewed for this article, can view their profile. ate time, place and manner. The ideas and opinions of advertisements appearing in however she said the code of conduct applies only to stu­ this publication are not necessarily those of The Review staff or the university. dents, not employees. - additional reporting by Cait Simpson Although Facebook was not notified ofLenno's The Review March 21, 2006 3 Growing crime an issue on Madison BY CAITLIN GINLEY AND JULIA PARMLEY City News Editor & News'Features Editor Ralph Sumner has lived on Madison Drive all his life. "There used to be a pond out there," he said, pointing to Edna C. Dickey Park from the back of his house. "We used to go ice skating, and hold bonfires.