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OPINION WRITER When parents send their children off to college they go through the emotional state of detachment. They want their child to succeed, and they know it’s time to let go. But their biggest fear is their child’s safety. Morgantown has its reputation as a party school. But West Virginia University has great academic excellence, as the University ranks nationally for many scholarships, has 19 named Carnegie Foundation professors of the year and offers many academic programs. Some believe that WVU is lacking in its campus safety. “I don’t think people necessarily feel unsafe on campus but in the community surrounding the University, at times. There is UPD presence on campus, and if you need them there are emergency station to alert police if there aren’t any around in an emergency situation. Not being alone after dark is a way for people to feel more safe,” said Emma McKenzie, a senior psychology student from, Follansbee, W.Va. McKenzie suggests adding more street lights. If a student is walking home alone, they will feel safer in a well-lit place. “I feel safe but, if there’s more of a buddy system I think WVU can be safer,” said Taylor Muller, a junior studying criminal justice from Honeoye Falls-Lima, New York. “A buddy can make a positive impact on one another because personally I feel more safe when I’m with friends.” But for those who choose to walk alone, having cameras on all streets could make a student feel safer. Some landlords have pro-
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Intersection of Patteson and Monongahela Boulevard where a student was hit going to a WVU basketball game. vided cameras for their tenants. If there is ever a crime or illegal act, they have cameras recording as evidence. By increasing cameras to all streets and houses, crimes may decrease as well as making students feel safer. University Police are currently looking for a public safety dispatcher. Their duties would include reviving and transmitting critical and non-emergency information and to take all measures possible to ensure the safety of the WVU community. This is just one of the few things UPD is doing to increase safety. They have also turned to social media to give tips to stu-
dents on how to be safe while walking or driving. Some suggestions include, as a pedestrian, “staying to the right and avoid walking in bike lanes,” “Don’t walk and text,” “Never rely on a car to stop: expect it won’t,” “Head up, phone down: hang up while walking.” All of these tips may feel as if it’s common knowledge, yet a student passed away due to lack of pedestrian safety precautions, and another student was injured after being hit by a car. There are also phone apps assist with safety. The LiveSafe app enables direct two-way communication with UPD us-
ing text, photos, video, and audio. Another app is SafeWalk, which enables a user can also virtually walk home with friends and family. WVU has many tools and tactics to help students feel safe but are not advocating these tools as much as possible. Being aware of these tools and methods can help increase campus safety. However, the biggest tool with staying safe is being aware of surroundings. Know what is going on, don’t get distracted while walking or driving, and always let someone know where you are going.
Fraternities and sororities partner with non-profit to help build a school in Nicaragua page 4
Football turns to summer workout and fall camp An early projection of the defensive side for next season
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