Friday, May 09, 2008

Classic.

I've often been asked, "Fosh, If you had to do college all over again, would you still go to Samford?" While the jury is still out on that question (I'm thinking they're leaning towards yes), there are many instances during college (Faces 2001, anyone?) and post college that make my head fall and just start shaking. Today was another one of those days. Apparently this morning a gunman was spotted on campus by Campus Safety (no explanation needed, insert any and all Jerome Hiiiii stories here) and the entire campus was put on lockdown until 7:30am. Later on this afternoon, a press release was issued by Dr. Westmoreland...

Samford friends-
After an intense investigation, we have learned that there was no mystery gunman on the campus this morning. The safety officer who filed the initial report has admitted that the event did not happen. Appropriate disciplinary measures are being taken.
Even in light of this latest information, I remain grateful to our campus safety leadership and the Homewood police department for their superior efforts to ensure the well-being of our students and employees. Our people acted on the basis of information that they considered to be credible. We would never run the risk of placing lives in jeopardy by failing to respond to real or perceived threats.
I apologize to everyone concerned for the confusion that this episode has created, but I am grateful-beyond measure-that our people are safe.
Andy Westmoreland

If this isn't classic Samford, I'm not too sure what is.