SHEPHERD HALL TO BE JETTISONED BY COLLEGE OFFICIALS

Shepherd Hall, the black sheep of the University's flock of dormitories, will no longer constitute a domicile for dropped Freshmen and occasional graduate students, it was learned from University Hall yesterday.

Whether or not the closing of Shepherd is a direct result of the examination of the Commissioner of Public Safety could not be ascertained. On March 12, the building was inspected because of a complaint which had been lodged a short time ago, and was found to be unsafe. The University was notified that it must undertake drastic changes within thirty days or it would be compelled to vacate the building.

Immediately the University made a careful inspection of the building to ascertain in what respect the fire hazard might be minimized, and took action by distributing in all dormitories a printed notice defining the regulations for the use of base plugs, electric stoves and external wiring.

Except for the publication of rules relating to electrical fixtures in the University, no action has been taken in regard to Shepherd Hall. No changes have been made in the fire-fighting system, and a system of fire doors has not been worked out. The only possible exit from the building outside of the narrow, poorly-lit, stairways, is through the make-shift, self-operated rope fire escape in each room, suspended from a thin iron hook. There is only one rope in every room, whether single or double. In the event that the other dormitories of the University are filled next year, it is possible that the University will attempt to utilize Shepherd Hall as a residence for dropped Freshmen again.