One Canaday resident who owns a halogen says she is not scared of a possible fire. "We hardly turn it on," she says.
What's the Big Deal?
While first-years halogen smugglers might not fear their rooms catching fire, they might fear the wrath of their proctor.
But just how serious is the penalty for harboring illegal halogens?
According to proctor Kristin J. Lindemann, the penalty would simply be getting rid of the lamp.
"I'm not aware of any fines or other repercussions," says Lindemann.
Although a halogen is a bit more noticeable during a room inspection, the penalty appears to be the same as owning an illicit toaster or hotplate.
First-year Chris K. Song says he simply had to get rid of his floor halogen after his proctor saw it.
"I have one of those small [legal] halogens with a plastic cover now," says Song.
However, first-years shouldn't expect to be let off so easily if they burn down Weld.
"Certainly, if there were a problem caused by a halogen, that might result in disciplinary action that might be more severe than before," says Lindemann