Technique Friday, January 27, 2012 • Volume 97, Issue 21 • nique.net
The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper
By Sam Somani Staff Writer
With the rise in Clery Act email alerts issued by GTPD, students are beginning to feel worried about their safety. “I never minded walking back home late at night,” said Lady Dela Cruz, a first-year ISyE major. “Now, especially after that occurrence in November, I’m much more careful because I’m afraid of the possibilities that may take place.” “For obvious reasons, crimes on campus worry me,” wrote Hannah Sells, third-year HTS major, in an email. “Risks to person and property should not be concerns for those trying to focus on their schooling. The loss of our reputation as an insulated safe place could also have negative consequences.” Institute officials, however, view this instability in a different light. “I think the reason that there’s a perception that there is a real crime problem at Tech is because we’re bending over backwards to ensure that we protect and inform our students,” said Institute See Crime, page 4
Guns coming to campus? See p. 3 Will Jacket Guardian improve safety? See p. 5 Cover illustration by Ian Bailie / Student Publications Photos by Will Folsom, Allyson Stone and Austin Foote / Student Publications