The Wittenberg system is flawed.

I agree that attention needs to be called to the student body and administration about the recent events, especially when it is crimes against race, gender, sexuality, or whatever else anyone could consider a difference. When they do, the community responds in a positive way that can overcome the emotional damage caused. But when happens when crimes pertaining to this matter aren't always addressed, and emotional as well as physical damage has been caused?

If a Springfield resident assaults a student, Carl Loney will send an email within 5 minutes catching wind of the incident.

From personal experience, I know students who have been attacked, unprovoked, by another student on campus. AND, after all that the victim was called a racist -- for doing absolutely nothing. No one on campus was informed of this by email, word of mouth, or any form of address. In my opinion, I think situations where personal safety is at danger the students should know about it. I don't think it is right to have it be swept under the rug.