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Broncos' Voice March 1997 BLUE LIGHT PATROL Did You Know? By Tameka Kenan Did you know that campus crime, as st any other univerity, is rampant here on the campus of Fayetteville State Univer sity? Probably not because predominately black universi ties often times tend to shy away from these negative as pects. And, being that Fayetteville State Universtiy is predominately black, we also tend to diligently strive to con vey what the black community wants to hear, and to deviate from the various stereotypes that are given to black univer sities across the nation. As con stituents and residents, how ever, shouldn’t we not be de prived of the negative occur rences in our surroundings? After all, that is why public and private campuses have provisions as to what aspects of campus life need to be cov- dents of sexual assault that occured on various college campuses. Although these things may seem very com mon sense to you, take into consideration that not every one is aware of them. Pay care- ful attention to these tips. Don’t be the next victim. How to Avoid Sexual Assault - Walk with friends after dark or call the FSU Police at 486-1341 for an escort. - Lock car doors when driv ing alone - Don’t duplicate dorm room keys - Don’t prop open exterior dorm doors - Make your limits clear be fore you get into a sexual situation - Be wary of using alcohol ‘^Because sexual assult occurs so frequently on college campuses, below is a list of how to avoid sexual assault and what to do if you observe a sexual assault or are sexually assaulted.’’ ered. And, one of the most sig nificant aspects that all univer sities sometimes avoid is that hovering and gloomy aspect of crime. But, the Campus Secu rity Act of 1990 requires that the journalists covering cam pus crime have acess to cam pus crime statistics. In that way, faculty, staff, and students can no longer deviate from making informed decisions concerning our own personal safety. Although an institution of higher learning, we are still sometimes subjected to the harshness of reality. “Experts estimate that one in five of all students will be raped while in college and that one in six of all students will be victimized by some crime during their college life.” (Covering Cam pus Crime) Because sexual assult oc curs so frequently on college campuses, below is a list of how to avoid sexual assault and what to do if you observe a sexual assault or are sexually assaulted. Also listed are inci and drugs Watch how much your date drinks Avoid secluded places for dates Have your own transporta tion, use public transporta tion, or double date Assert yourself, insist on be ing treated with respect Be direct, don’t give in to any demands hoping to ap pease a date Trust your intuition, leave if you feel uneasy Make sure someone knows where you are going on a date and when you will re turn Be cautious of men who view women as sex objects, think women shoul serve men’s needs, treat you like property, act bossy, or insist on making ass the decisions While You Are Being Assaulted Go with your insincts. Run, kick, scream, bite, or hit, de pending upon the situation If you believe your life is in danger, don’t resist If You Observe A Sexual Assault Call the FSU Police at 486-1295 Assist the victim in the following ad vice in the “After the Assault” section Be prepared to give police offercers accuate description of your observa tions Siiminer Sessiems I) May 27-Joiie 27 June 16“Jiaiy 17 fesio3i H5 Jufy 1-Aiigiist 1 After The Assault ■ Call the FSU Police at 486-1295 You do not have to press charges. In the heat of the moment, it is hard to make decision, especially if you have been as saulted by an aquaintance or a date. FSU Police suggest that you make a blind report to pre serve your right to press charges later, after you have had chance to think about it and talked it over with trained counselors. ■ If you have been raped, evi dence will need to be col lected. Do not wash or change clothes. FSU Police will take you to Cape Fear Medical Center. We will need to keep your clothes for evidence so you should take a change of clothes with you. The eveidence will be col lected by a doctor. The doc tor will also talk to you about treatment to prevent preg nancy or sexually transmit ted diseases. You may want to start AIDS testing. A Rape Crisis Volunteer will join us at the hospital. Call Rape Crisis 486-RAPE ■ Talk over your individual circumstances. The Rape Crisis Volunteer can explain the court process and help you decide if you wantto press charges. Call The Counseling Center 11^ IJniversitjpoSN^ L i ^ . 601^ South CoUe^'Road WiIinmgtoniN©,28403-3297 rjt For more information, caU (910) 962^7181 or (800) 589-2829. E-mail: Summer@imcwil.edu WWW; http://www.i^cwil.edu/ 486-1203 - Counseling Center person nel can also help you decide if you want to press charges and provide counsel ing to help you deal with your feelings about what has hap pened. Call Student Af fairs 486-1201 Student Affairs per sonnel can provide advice on whether to pursue a remedy through the FSU dis ciplinary process. Follow through on counseling with Rape Crisis ofr the Counseling Center whether you press charges or not. The Broncos’ Voice Copyright 1997 Faculty Advisor Dr. Linda Barlow Student Advisor Operations Advisor & Yolanda Barnes Business Consultant Shawn Torry Editor-in-Chief Roger A. Harris Office Manager Gloria Siler Copy Editor Renaissance Scholars Entertainment Editor Arnold Moore Sports Editor Deitric Davis Staff Lance Snead Allonease Readdy LaTysha N. Bolden Delfrieda Hudson April Pyatt Alex Dombronovich Tameka Kenan Madria Spivey Latoya Bozier Latoria Hudson Nathan Nelson Sa’Cola Turner The Broncos’Voice 1200 Murchinson Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28301 ph. (910)486-1357 fax (910)486-1857 email edt@sequent.uncfsu.edu
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