January 10, 2006

WSU changes rule on religious knives

The University will comply with a court ruling and won\'t arrest Sikh students who carry 10-inch kirpan. WSU Public Safety Director Anthony Holt said his officers will comply with the ruling and won\'t arrest Sikh students who carry the implement. However, the university still prohibits firearms, explosives, and knives with a blade longer than 3 inches on campus. The university\'s attorneys are reviewing possible changes to campus weapons policies to \"ensure that everyone can practice religion freely and feel safe on campus,\" said Alexandra Matish, assistant general counsel for the college.

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