Rumors have circulated that Townhouse Day is under review for cancellation due to events that occurred last year, including a sexual assault.

Students have voiced complaints that cancelling Townhouse Day is a violation of the students’ rights due to the use of the student activity fund and the finances provided from the Student Government Association (SGA).

With the new Townhouse enforcement and policies that have already caused student issue potential cancellation of Townhouse Day is just as equally not taken lightly.

“RHA [Resident Hall Association] and the university’s main goal has always been the students’ safety, while hosting a fun, enjoyable day to celebrate the ending of another great year,” President of RHA Stephanie Jacovino said. “We understand that many students look at Townhouse Day as a day to celebrate. However, we have always looked upon Townhouse Day as an event of happy, healthy, and clean enjoyment, and we do the best that we can to stress a day free of drugs and alcohol.”

Many students look at Townhouse Day as a way to celebrate during the spring after a stressful year. Townhouse day has been a tradition that has been going on longer than many staff members have been employed.

“RHA is doing everything in our power to make sure that students enjoy their spring semester,” Jacovino said. “We would love to carry on the tradition that we have created, and work towards a smarter, safer Townhouse Day. However, we understand the hesitation that planning another Townhouse Day brings.”

RHA, along with advisors and representatives from various departments around campus, are in the process of resolving the issues with Townhouse Day. An announcement with a finalized decision regarding Townhouse Day should be released to students in the near future.