Boner Hall Vandalized

Addition of N ‘deplorable,’ says Chancellor

Students stand aghast at the obscene defacement of Boner Hall. - photo by Andrew Cussen

Michael Swaim

The UCSD community reacted with shock and outrage last week to the vicious defacement of Revelle science building Boner Hall.

Revelle freshman Joshua Lindhardt, the first to discover the vandalism, said, “I can’t believe that anyone would want to lay a harsh hand on our Boner [Hall]. I mean, I’m just a freshman, but I already feel like Boner Hall is a part of me.”

A mob of outraged students approached Acting Chancellor Marsha Chandler, demanding swift action. Students called for harsh punishment of the vandals, and though Chandler promised that “the campus authorities will not go soft when it comes to Boner [Hall],” she also urged that some sense of restraint be used when dealing with the perpetrators. “Believe me,” she intoned, “no one wants to see these vandals well-hung out to dry more than me, but at the same time, we can’t afford to flog these Boner-Manglers with too much zeal, lest we leave a bad taste in the mouths of our more merciful students.”

Boner Hall, originally erected in 1968, is now undergoing repairs following its defacement. The foreman on the project, Travis Williams, described it as a “real hands-on job.” He continued, “We can’t be shy when it comes to handling this thing. In a way, I guess there’s a bit of Boner Hall inside each of us.”

Meanwhile, campus authorities are actively seeking any information leading to the capture of the vandals. A website has been created to collect leads about the perpetrators and to serve as a forum for those grieving over this terrible loss. Extra staff members are also on hand at Psychological Services to help students needing support and guidance following this disturbing event.