Issue Date: 11/12/07
Kiss off!
College students need to know where to draw the line when it comes to public displays of affection
By Ashley Ward
Walking around campus I'm sure you've seen them, or you may even be one of them - one of the couples on campus that just can't seem to get enough of each other.
Public displays of affection (or PDA) is a huge problem on the Palomar campus. I'm not talking about a little peck on the lips or holding hands; I'm talking about rated R, "discretion is advised," could almost be classified as free porn type of PDA.
It seems to be getting worse with each passing semester. I've seen couples jamming their tongues down one another's throats, a boy putting his hands down his girlfriend's pants and on a few occasions, girls sprawling on top of their boyfriends on the grass, looking like they should be at a Motel 6 instead of a school campus.
Why do students feel it's necessary to be so public about something that should be kept private? "Well I love him/her and I'm not going to hide that," one might say. But doesn't a simple hug or a kiss relay the same message without making a scene?
If it's attention they crave they should wear a crazy outfit or dye their hair an unnatural color. It seems to work for everyone else.
Since it's a college campus you would think students would be adult enough to keep their hands to themselves and not act like they're still in high school, but apparently there's still some growing up to do.
If you're one of these couples you're probably saying to each other, "Well she's just jealous." I'm not. I have a boyfriend who I love but I have the decency and civility to realize there is a time and a place for that kind of behavior.
According to the Palomar College Student Conduct Code Condensation students may be disciplined for "disorderly, lewd, indecent, obscene or offensive conduct on college-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored or supervised functions." Since what these students are doing is considered in many ways lewd and indecent, why is nothing being done about it?
It is obvious that this is becoming a problem, but there hasn't been any changes made.
Are school officials afraid to walk up to these couples and tell them to stop or at least tone it down? There should definitely be some sort of action taken on this ordeal.
I'm not saying we need to ban kissing on campus, but there needs to be a line drawn when enough is enough. No one wants to watch this sort of behavior, although it may be entertaining and funny at times, it's disrespectful and repulsive to say the least.
Next time you see a couple on campus with wandering hands and tongues in each other's mouths, don't be afraid to tell them to "get a room!"
Public displays of affection (or PDA) is a huge problem on the Palomar campus. I'm not talking about a little peck on the lips or holding hands; I'm talking about rated R, "discretion is advised," could almost be classified as free porn type of PDA.
It seems to be getting worse with each passing semester. I've seen couples jamming their tongues down one another's throats, a boy putting his hands down his girlfriend's pants and on a few occasions, girls sprawling on top of their boyfriends on the grass, looking like they should be at a Motel 6 instead of a school campus.
Why do students feel it's necessary to be so public about something that should be kept private? "Well I love him/her and I'm not going to hide that," one might say. But doesn't a simple hug or a kiss relay the same message without making a scene?
If it's attention they crave they should wear a crazy outfit or dye their hair an unnatural color. It seems to work for everyone else.
Since it's a college campus you would think students would be adult enough to keep their hands to themselves and not act like they're still in high school, but apparently there's still some growing up to do.
If you're one of these couples you're probably saying to each other, "Well she's just jealous." I'm not. I have a boyfriend who I love but I have the decency and civility to realize there is a time and a place for that kind of behavior.
According to the Palomar College Student Conduct Code Condensation students may be disciplined for "disorderly, lewd, indecent, obscene or offensive conduct on college-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored or supervised functions." Since what these students are doing is considered in many ways lewd and indecent, why is nothing being done about it?
It is obvious that this is becoming a problem, but there hasn't been any changes made.
Are school officials afraid to walk up to these couples and tell them to stop or at least tone it down? There should definitely be some sort of action taken on this ordeal.
I'm not saying we need to ban kissing on campus, but there needs to be a line drawn when enough is enough. No one wants to watch this sort of behavior, although it may be entertaining and funny at times, it's disrespectful and repulsive to say the least.
Next time you see a couple on campus with wandering hands and tongues in each other's mouths, don't be afraid to tell them to "get a room!"
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