Female students of the National University of Samoa involved in two different fights have been suspended said the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the National University of Samoa.

"The four girls involved in the fight are now on two weeks suspension and will undergo mandatory anger management sessions by the student services, once they have completed their suspension period," said Peseta Dr Desmond Lee Hang.

Of the four girls involved in the fights, one is suspected to be from outside. This was confirmed by the deputy vice-chancellor in a statement. 

Peseta said the university was strongly committed to maintaining a safe non-violent learning environment where everyone can thrive academically. A general assembly was held to address the matter and to inform students about the importance of student conduct

"Physical confrontation not only disrupts your education but has severe consequences. Students involved in fights will face immediate discipline including suspension or immediate exposure regardless of who initiated the conflict," he said.

"When violence occurs it not only harms one's well-being, but it also damages the collective reputation undermining our education missions and creating an atmosphere of bullying intimidation and fear instead of collaborative and selective growth."

The university has now taken measures such as tightening security, regularly checking students' IDs and enforcing that all foundation students must wear uniforms. In hopes of easing violence and providing a safe learning environment for all students 

Some students of the university claimed they have also been affected by the fight in terms of disturbance to their education and focus.

"I feel sorry for the parents of the students fighting, as most of the comments were directed towards the parents which is sad. As for those who were supporting the situation, shows the maturity and state of mind they have as university students," said Vai.

" It was disappointing, cause students chose to film and cheer on the fight instead of helping to stop it," said Vatifaramay Iosefa. 

NUS has encouraged students to utilise the university support services to solve personal issues and potential conflicts by speaking with counsellors, student advisors, faculty mentors or staff members. 

"Violence in any form has no place at the National University of Samoa. Let us all commit to solving our differences through dialogue and neutral respect," said Peseta.