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Top dorm crime: theft
Reported crimes vary from hall to hall, regardless of building location AMANDA ETCHISON Miller Reporter etchison.4@osu.edu Katherine Arnold’s relief at having her bicycle pedal fixed was short-lived when, just a few days after the repair, she saw her lock hanging in place of her twowheeled ride outside of Busch House. “When I came out in the morning, (the bike) was gone and my bike lock was there and it had been clearly cut through,” said Arnold, a second-year in social work. “It definitely is an inconvenience, and it is kind of sad that we can’t leave our property at the bike racks outside of our residence halls and be confident that they’ll still be here in the morning.” Arnold’s bike theft, which occurred in early October, happened on North Campus, but a Lantern analysis of three years of Ohio State Department of Public Safety crime log data shows that crime isn’t more likely to happen in any specific region of campus. Although some residence halls were found to have a higher number of crimes reported per capita last year, data doesn’t show a trend in which residence halls consistently had more reported crimes. OSU Administration and Planning spokesman Dan Hedman said many circumstances contribute to reported crime trends. “When considering crime trends, one must look at all factors, including the number of total residents per building, location (inside/outside), nature of the crime and other factors,” Hedman said in an email. Stereotypes versus statistics Even though some residence halls and parts of campus have developed reputations for having populations that might be more social or prone to partying, The Lantern’s analysis shows that these locations do not necessarily have higher numbers of reported crimes. Jennifer Welch, who lived in Siebert Hall on South Campus as a first-year, said she moved to Jones Tower on North Campus for her second year on campus. She said she expected a different atmosphere, especially after hearing the generalizations often used to describe both parts of campus. “I had heard that there are way more parties and bars closer to South Campus,” said Welch, a second-year in accounting and Chinese. “And North Campus is more academically based, so I thought, ‘Hey, I am an academically focused person, so I want to be
Reported crimes by category, 2015-16
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Penn State sophomore running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs toward the end zone against Maryland on Oct. 8.
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Theft Disorderly conduct Other crimes not specifically mentioned in Clery Act Other crimes classified as “criminal offenses” in Clery Act Drug abuse and liquor law violations Sexual assault-related crimes Violence Against Women Act offenses ROBERT SCARPINITO | MANAGING EDITOR FOR DESIGN
For the 2015-16 school year, 16 residence halls had an intra-hall per capita rate of reported crime that was higher than the average rate for all of OSU’s halls. close to the quiet place.’” For the 2015-16 school year, 16 residence halls had an intra-hall per capita rate of reported crime that was higher than the average rate for all of OSU’s residence halls. The average number of reported crimes in all residence halls for last academic year was two crimes per 100 students living in OSUowned housing. The five residence halls that had the highest number of reported crimes per 100 students for academic year 2015-16 were: • • • • •
Worthington Building (5.3 crimes reported per 100 students) Norton House (4.1 crimes reported per 100 students) Siebert Hall (4 crimes reported per 100 students) Baker Hall West (3.8 crimes reported per 100 students) Morrill Tower (3.4 crimes reported per 100 students) At least one hall from each por-
tion of campus — North, South and West — had more than two reported crimes per 100 students. Hedman said the university takes “all types of crime very seriously.” “The safety of our campus community is our number one priority and we continue to look for ways to address crime,” he said. Breaking it down by building Arnold, the second-year in social work, is not alone as a victim of bike theft. Thefts accounted for 41 percent of crimes reported at OSU residence halls during the 2015-16 academic year, according to the data collected by The Lantern. The second most commonly reported set of crimes at residence halls for 2015-16 was drug abuse and liquor law violations, which made up 25 percent of that year’s data. Disorderly conduct accounted for 11 percent of reported crimes for 2015-16, and a little more than 8 percent of reported crimes were CRIME CONTINUES ON 2
After being pushed to the limit in a hostile stadium last week against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Ohio State football team will be tested once again this Saturday. This time, the Buckeyes travel to State College, Pennsylvania, to face a stout Nittany Lions team. Penn State has earned a 4-2 record so far, picking up conference wins against Minnesota and Maryland. The sole conference loss this year, at the hands of Michigan, was the only game Penn State looked truly outmatched. Last time OSU faced the Nittany Lions in Happy Valley, fans were treated to a double overtime thriller that saw the Buckeyes come out on top. The game was decided on a Joey Bosa sack, and with freshman defensive end Nick Bosa on the team, it could be a twist of fate if the game comes down to the wire again.
Looking ahead to Saturday, here’s how Penn State compares to the Scarlet and Gray. Offense Christian Hackenberg is out, Trace McSorley is in. Hackenberg is now playing for the New York Jets, and McSorley is the go-to guy for Penn State coach James Franklin. McSorley, a redshirt sophomore from Ashburn, Virginia, has played well for Penn State, tossing eight touchdowns and just three interceptions. Currently, he ranks third in the Big Ten in terms of passing yards with 1,436. But the true backbone of the offense is sophomore running back Saquon Barkley. Last season, Barkley picked up 194 yards against OSU, providing much of the team’s offensive punch. This year is no different from last, as he sits atop the Big Ten, tied for rushing touchdowns. A fantastic athlete known for his leaping ability and agility, the SCOUTING CONTINUES ON 7
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine speaks to supporters in Upper Arlington on Oct. 19. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is set to be in Delaware County on Oct. 20.