Students React to Tyre Nichols’ Death

Hannah Sweeney Co-News Editor

This week, Villanova students and people all over the country mourn the death of Tyre Nichols, who was brutally killed by police officers in Memphis, Tennessee.

Nichols, who was 29 at the time of his death, was a son, brother, friend and father of a four-year-old boy. Nichols worked for FedEx, enjoyed photography and was closely involved with the skateboard- ing community in Memphis.

On January 7th, Nichols was pulled over for a traffi c stop just minutes away from his mom’s house. The encounter then turned violent as offi cers beat, tased and kicked Nichols until he was hospitalized.

Three days later, on

January 10th, Nichols died, sparking horror, outrage and cries for justice from people across the nation.

While the news about Nichols was shocking for students on campus, others expressed ongoing frustration with a broken system.

“When I fi rst heard the news about Tyre Nichols, I was shocked, but also, not really,” Villanova sophomore Nick Jubilee said. “I feel like over the past few years I’ve just grown so desen-

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Public Safety Blotter

Theft by Deception

February 2, MONASTERY

A Monastery resident reported being the victim of a phone scam which resulted in a loss of $2500.00 USD.

Criminal Trespass

February 3, CANON HALL

A female resident student reported seeing a male resident student inside of her residence hall room without permission.

Fire Actual

February 3, CEER BUILDING

A tar kettle caught fire on the roof of a campus building. The fire was extinguished by Bryn Mawr and Radnor Fire Departments.

Public Drunkennes/Liquor Underage

CORRECTIONS

February 4, FEDIGAN HALL

One male resident student under the age of 21 was evaluated by VEMS and Radnor ALS for alcohol intoxication and transported to Lankenau Hospital.

Public Drunkennes/Liquor Underage/Carrying False ID/ Disorderly Conduct

February 4, FARLEY HALL

One male resident student under the age of 21 was evaluated for alcohol intoxication and released.

Disorderly Conduct

February 4, ST. MONICA HALL

A fire extinguisher was deployed inside a campus building causing the activation of the fire alarm and the evacuation of the building.

Harassment, Strike, Kick, Shove/Disorderly Conduct

February 4, ST. MONICA HALL

A male resident student reported being pushed by a member of group that was attempting to enter his room without permission.

Criminal Mischief/Burglary, Forcible Entry/Disorderly

Conduct

February 5, ST. MONICA HALL

A male resident student reported an unknown male kicked in his door and attempted to make entry into a campus residence hall room.

Liquor Underage

February 5, GOOD COUNSEL HALL

A female resident student, under the age of 21, was transported to the hospital by VEMS Ambulance for alcohol intoxication.

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