Three students are evaluating whether campus dorms should allow pets. Ava (Student) I really think allowing pets in dorms could help students feel more at home. For some people, pets are a huge source of emotional support especially during stressful times like exams. I've seen the petition results, and there's clearly interest across campus. Josh (Student) I get that, Ava, but we have to think about allergies too. Not everyone reacts well to animals, and dorms aren't exactly spacious. If someone's allergic and shares a floor with a dog or a cat, that could lead to serious health issues. Liam (Student) My concern's more about the noise. A barking dog at 2 am or an unsupervised animal scratching furniture could disrupt everyone's sleep. I'm all for improving wellbeing, but dorm life depends on shared respect and quiet hours. We'd need strong protocols to avoid chaos. Ava (Student) What if we introduced allergy free zones? Like, designate entire floors where pets are strictly prohibited. At the same time, students who want pets could be housed in separate wings with clear agreements. That way, we're addressing both wellbeing and health concerns. Josh (Student) That could work, but only if there are also guidelines on cleanliness. Maybe pet responsibility workshops before approval so owners understand how to manage waste, grooming, and shared spaces. We don't want dorms turning into kennels just because people like animals. Liam (Student) I agree. And noise management protocols should be in place too. If someone's pet is consistently disruptive, there should be a system for complaints and, if needed, removal. Without that, it's unfair on everyone else who just wants a quiet place to sleep and study. Ava (Student) Absolutely. I'm not suggesting a free for all. A small scale pilot programme would help test all this out—maybe just in one dorm for a semester. We could track cleanliness reports, noise complaints, and allergy incidents, and adjust from there. Josh (Student) And the pet responsibility workshops could be a requirement before move in. Pair that with a clear dorm cleanliness policy and regular checks, and we'd be setting up both pets and students for success. Liam (Student) Fine, I'm convinced on a trial basis. So we propose a limited pilot next semester with strict rules, designated zones, and monitoring. If it works well, we can expand the scheme. Let's get started on drafting the proposal.