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New College Students Especially At Risk For Sex Assaults – CBS Local

August 17, 2016 By Wise Owls

Student walking campus night

During September and October (called the "red zone"), first and second year college students are especially at risk for sexual assault. This happens for a number of reasons. Often new college students haven’t had a lot of practice keeping themselves safe, and their judgements are often based on their peers. Further clouding their judgement are the influences of drugs and alcohol, which are more … [Read more...] about New College Students Especially At Risk For Sex Assaults – CBS Local

Filed Under: College Safety Tagged With: college students, new, risk, self defense, sexual assaults, staying safe

Parents encouraged to have money talk before college – KSAT San Antonio

August 14, 2016 By Wise Owls

For many students, college is the first time they’ve been away from home for an extended period of time. As such, it’s also often the first time many of them have had any experience with budgeting and financial planning. It’s because of this that a number of them end up with financial difficulties and don’t realize before it’s too late. Parents are encouraged to talk to their child about money … [Read more...] about Parents encouraged to have money talk before college – KSAT San Antonio

Filed Under: College Safety Tagged With: college, money, self defense, staying safe

Colleges Consider Mandatory Sexual Assault Reporting

July 13, 2016 By Wise Owls

Ed Uthman, Barret Library

The University of Oregon is considering a policy that would require employees who are not exempted by law to report student allegations of sexual assault. UO is contemplating this policy in an attempt to meet federal guidelines for gender equality. Similar policies have been adopted by other universities. The UO Senate will be discussing the policy at the May 11 meeting. Some say that the policy … [Read more...] about Colleges Consider Mandatory Sexual Assault Reporting

Filed Under: College Safety Tagged With: college, self defense, sexual assault reporting

Florida Man Releases 5 Attack Dogs on Neighbor

May 31, 2016 By Wise Owls

Ladk, Sneak Attack

May 19, 2016 Lake Wales Fla. resident, Azard Baksh, was walking his dog when his neighbor, Jackie Hammack who had previously called Mr. Bakshwas a “Muslim Terrorist” released five dogs to attack him. Two of the 60-70 pound dogs went after Mr. Baksh's dog, inflicting numerous injuries. Mr. Hammock’s wide reportedly called the dogs back twice, but Mr. Hammock released them again. Full article … [Read more...] about Florida Man Releases 5 Attack Dogs on Neighbor

Filed Under: Local Stories Tagged With: dogs attack, self defense, staying safe

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