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NATHAN HOEFERT | DAILY EGYPTIAN

Roberto Rodriguez, a sophomore from from Chicago studying accounting, walks across the illuminated North overpass bridge Monday night. Rodriguez said he prefers to walk the lit paths and won’t walk through Thompson Point woods when it’s dark, two safety tips recommended to all students.

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here are so many obvious and easy steps that every person should be taking, especially when it is dark outside. For instance, walk with at least one other person and stay in well-lit areas.

— Russ Thomas crime prevention unit program coordinator

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