By, SravyaYeleswarapu 10 Nataniel Montoya 11 Law stemming - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

By, SravyaYeleswarapu ’10 Nataniel Montoya ‘11

 Law stemming fromVirginia Supreme Court decision  Went into effectAugust 23rd  Flat Hat Front Page Article, Sept. 1: “In residential areas, noise is limited to 65 decibels between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. and 55 decibels between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Normal conversation averages around 60 decibels.”

 Consequences: class 2 misdemeanor charge ($300 fine)  Mistrust between students and city of Williamsburg

 Students ’ perception of college policies on fraternity housing creating tensions  Williamsburg restriction on off-campus houses  Possible decline in fraternity interest