The University installed a two-rail fence around Ziv Quad last week to prevent cars from driving on the lawns, according to Senior Vice President for Administration Mark Collins.

Students who live in Ziv expressed dismay at the fence's construction.

"I dislike it. It makes me feel separated from the rest of Ziv [Quad] and Ridgewood [Quad]," said John Shen '13 in an interview with the Justice.

Sarah Azarchi '13 worried that emergency vehicles would not be able to reach Ziv. "There's no access to the front of the buildings for BEMCo or firetrucks. It makes me feel unsafe," she said in an interview with the Justice.

Abbie Kagan '13 added, "It feels like we're corralled on a farm. They should add some barbed wire on top."

"I think it's a waste of University resources and it looks silly," said Suzanne Rothman '13.

Daniel Danon '13 dissented, saying, "I think it looks cool. It adds a nice touch."

—Yosef Schaffel and Andrew Wingens