"Reinspections were warranted by the extraordinary number of violations observed by Yard Operations maintenance workers in the course of their routine responsibilities," Nathans wrote in an e-mail message.
First-year rooms were first inspected during winter break. Unlike the earlier searches, the spring break sweep was unannounced.
Nathans said a March 24 dormitory fire at Boston College further influenced her decision.
The room searches yielded several potentially dangerous items, she said, including a hot plate left on over spring break and a hibachi with a full propane tank.
"These things are serious threats to community safety," Nathans said.
Although she said she did not like having to search all first-year rooms, she added that the inspections were justified for safety reasons.
"This is better than dead freshmen," Nathans said.
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