Sophomore Lyndsey Wajert, The Hatchet’s contributing opinions editor, examines GW Housing policy relating to dorm access by contractors.

The cable guy in question was a licensed contractor working in conjunction with GW to install a product I ordered. I expected to have to wait all day in my room to let him in, but my schedule became completely booked. After figuring I could reschedule for the following day, I returned to my room that evening to discover that the product was already installed. Standing there in confusion – should I feel uncomfortable at the apparent intrusion or happy that the work was done? – I couldn’t help but remember something I learned freshman year. Though my residence hall room is “my” room, it is also a University-owned space which certain people can (and occasionally should) access.