As an alum of NYU, I am concerned that the University will get the reputation as a "suicide school". I am appalled at the ease with which the student was able to achieve this tragedy. More is needed than just closing the elevators. Obviously, the Lexan barrier is a poor design solution. NYU should get a quality architect involved who will be able to examine the library and come up with a realistic and foolproof design. Otherwise, I am afraid the Bobst will become the "badge of courage" for future troubled students to jump from.
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ellen
Nov 04, 2009
11:18 p.m.
As an alum of NYU, I am concerned that the University will get the reputation as a "suicide school". I am appalled at the ease with which the student was able to achieve this tragedy. More is needed than just closing the elevators. Obviously, the Lexan barrier is a poor design solution. NYU should get a quality architect involved who will be able to examine the library and come up with a realistic and foolproof design. Otherwise, I am afraid the Bobst will become the "badge of courage" for future troubled students to jump from.