TRUE FACT: A gun storage room has been added to a student residence hall at West Virginia University in Morgantown. This is in response to the state’s new “campus carry” law, which allows students on public college campuses to carry a concealed firearm (West Virginia Watch, June 27th online).
But what if WVU runs out of space to store students’ guns?
“No way that’s going to happen,” says WVU’s Dean of Students. “There’s all sorts of room to be had in our main library, where last week we torched a bunch of books on race, gender, homelessness, and other unpleasant topics in the Sociology section of the stacks. As soon as the smoky smell is gone, we’ll be installing new gun lockers in that area.
“There will be small cubbies available for the derringers and tiny pistols that girls love so much. Other lockers will be larger, in order to accommodate the AR-15’s that our unstable male students generally prefer. Finally, a few extra-roomy cages will be included for students who require nothing less than a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher to resolve disputes that can arise at a sports bar or concert venue.
“At West Virginia University, we strive to be inclusive. We recognize that different students have different needs.”