Former MacKenzie House resident, Derek Stapleton, has decided not to file an appeal to UNB President, Elizabeth Parr-Johnston, over his eviction from residence because of alleged marijuana use in his room.

Stapleton's decision came after a discussion with John Craighead, UNB's Associate Director Residential Life.

"Craighead agreed to give me visitation rights in MacKenzie House after Christmas and I am very pleased with that," Stapleton told the Brunswickan this week.

"Craighead said he would talk with Chris Mercer, the Don of MacKenzie House, to see if it was all right and apparently Mercer agreed," Stapleton said.

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Student Says His Eviction From Residence Was Wrongful

Former UNB residence student, Derek Stapleton, plans to launch an appeal to University Secretary Stephen Strople, after being evicted from MacKenzie House earlier this week.

He was evicted after an incident involving alleged use of marijuana in his residence room.

Stapleton maintains his innocence and told The Brunswickan this week that neither he nor his eight friends who were partying in his room the night of October 30th were smoking marijuana.

Stapleton said a friend of a friend was visiting his room and was smoking a brand of American cigarette tobacco that when smoked, did smell somewhat like marijuana.

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