<p>So my suite had a little party last weekend and one of us was dumb enough to walk out in the hall with a beer can. He got caught by some RA's and they came in and took the room "owner's" id number. The rest of us said we went to a different college. Two of us go to this school, the other two got to another university about 20 minutes away.</p>
<p>The owner met with the RD (head of dorm) and he has to write an essay and go to one alcohol edu class class on campus. He was also questioned about the rest of us. He affirmed the story that we weren't from here.</p>
<p>Will the RD contact that university and get those two in trouble? Also, if the RD contacts that university, and finds out the two that go here, don't go there.. will the owner get into more trouble?</p>
<p>That seems like a lot of trouble for an RD to go through just for something like this...</p>
<p>I guess it depends how strict your school is on drinking, but I highly doubt they really care all that much and I don’t think they’d contact the other school. It’s drinking. It’s not a big deal.</p>
<p>That is how I feel about it. But the owner thinks he might get in a lot of trouble if they do, so he is thinking about going back to the RD and telling her that two of us were actually students here and that all of us lied.</p>
<p>I kinda feel like that is throwing everyone else under the bus. Considering that as of now: none of us four are in any trouble, and the owner’s penalty was n’t harsh.</p>
<p>If you’re from another university, nothing will happen.</p>
<p>If you’re from the school, and they find out, there could be serious consequences. Letting the other guy take all the blame is pretty low too. </p>
<p>I got caught drinking in the dorms and it seemed like the end of the world. But I was put on probation for a year, and it was then expunged from my record. I wouldn’t have to tell other schools about it, nor would other schools ever find out. No one knows except me. </p>
<p>The other 2 people should have just dealt with the consequences of their actions.</p>
Sorry, but he’s not throwing anyone under the bus. You lied. He has no obligation to protect you. If you’ve learned nothing else from recent history, learn this: a coverup is worse, and will be treated more harshly, than whatever the original “crime” was.</p>
<p>The only way that two people can keep a secret is if one of them is dead. The odds are good that the lie will come out, particularly if you live in the same suite. Come clean, admit the lie, blame it on being scared at the moment, say you’re sorry, and accept the consequences like a man.</p>
<p>We were drunk and didn’t want to get in trouble. Thats why we lied. And as for letting him take all the punishment, fact is, I was going to do his alcohol edu for him. The only other punishment was an essay and a class. He could handle the class, and we would split the essay. </p>
<p>Anyway, the only way for them to find out we go to this school is by contacting the other university. That’s why I think it unlikely. But I am but one lowly college student. So, I seek advice.</p>
<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>EDIT: And of course he has no obligation to protect us. I never said that. You assumed. I just want this to be over with with the least amount of headache for all of us.</p>
<p>So being drunk doesn’t impair your judgement?? I never said it was an excuse…that it removed us from responsibility. It was a reason. Before you berate me, my friends and our actions be sure of what you say.</p>
<p>I don’t want this to turn into an anonymous internet debate. I was just looking for help from helpful people.</p>
<p>Thanks to those who have replied seriously and will reply seriously…</p>
<p>And yeah nobody will contact the other university so convince your friend not to say anything. It’ll blow over pretty quickly and you’ll have a laugh about it by next semester. </p>
<p>Anyone telling you to take this seriously or confess your awful crimes or whatever is a puritan - please ignore them.</p>