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DU's St. Stephen's College Implements New Dress Code, Bans Shorts on Campus
· Source: Amar Ujala
St. Stephen's College, affiliated with Delhi University, has banned students from wearing shorts in key campus areas starting from the new academic session. The college administration has also made identity cards mandatory and issued strict directives on campus discipline.
Dress Code and New Campus Rules
St. Stephen's College, affiliated with Delhi University, has enforced a new dress code for new students starting with the new academic session. Under the guidelines issued by Principal Prof. Susan Elias, students are strictly required to follow these regulations.
- Wearing shorts is prohibited in classrooms, tutorial rooms, laboratories, the chapel, the assembly hall, the library, and the dining hall.
- Students are instructed to keep the campus smoke-free.
- Cleanliness must be maintained across the campus.
- Carrying ID cards has been made mandatory.
Student Reactions and Objections
Students have begun raising objections against the newly introduced dress code, alleging that the college administration is interfering with their choice of clothing. While some students have termed the rule moral policing, others have pointed out that sports persons will be adversely affected as they arrive in shorts for their practice sessions. Additionally, NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar has opposed the college administration's decision, calling it an attack on students' personal liberty and constitutional rights.
Questions
Which college has banned students from wearing shorts?
St. Stephen's College, which is affiliated with Delhi University, has banned students from wearing shorts.
Where are shorts prohibited inside St. Stephen's College?
Shorts are banned in classrooms, tutorial rooms, laboratories, the chapel, the assembly hall, the library, and the dining hall.
What additional rules have been issued by the college administration?
The college has directed students to maintain a smoke-free campus, ensure cleanliness, and carry their ID cards mandatorily.
Who issued the new guidelines for the college?
The guidelines were issued by the college principal, Prof. Susan Elias.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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