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t the Seahawk | NEWS | September 2, 2004 1 i * r- PEEPING TOM from page 1 Department if they think they may have been photographed or recorded,” UNCW Chief of Pohce David Donaldson said. “I and my staff are acutely aware of the sensitive nature of these cases and are treating this investigation with as much sensitivity and confidentiality as is legally permissible.” The University Police encourage stu dents, especially female students, to prac tice safety tips to protect themselves from voyeurs. When using public restrooms or dressing rooms, authorities advise individuals to, above all, trust their instincts. If the atmo sphere is uncomfortable or unsafe, it is best to leave immediately. Authorities also advise individuals to first look around the restroom before entering it. Be sure to monitor lighting, the opening and closing of doors, and other people in and around the restroom. Check open stalls, mirrors, and behind doors in public restrooms for reflections, movements and shadows. Keep all personal belongings, like backpacks and purses, close by. If the safety level of a public restroom is questionable, using an employee/faculty rest room is a better alternative. It is also wise to be accompanied by someone while visiting a public restroom. Anything out of the ordinary, such as the smell of men’s cologne/aftershave or the presence of items that would not be associated with a particular gender’s restroom is usually a sign that something is not right. In recent years, voyeurs have been plac Marwan Albataineh was arrested Aug. 22 and has been charged with one mis demeanor count of voyeurism. Albataineh has been trespassed from the UNCW campus until his case is reviewed by authorities. It is believed that he had video taped women across the campus for the last two months before being caught. ing secret video cameras in public restrooms, hotels, or even private residences. Many of these cameras are very small, and can easily be placed in holes in walls, near toilets, on showerheads and other places. Also be aware of two-way mirrors. This false mirror allows voyeurs to spy on unsuspecting individuals. particularly women. If a mirror appears to be loose from the wall, has a large space between it and the wall, or is in anyway unusual, it may be a two-way mirror. One two-way mir ror detection test involves pressing the eyes up to a mirror and cupping the hands around them. If there is an open area behind it, it may the Seahawk Atlantis ‘SBTV Blank Slate Productions YOUR STUDENT MEDIA NEED YOUR VOICE. UNCW Student Media seeks two student volunteers to serve as voting members of the Student Media Board, a chancellor's advisory board, for the 2004-2005 academic year. Great Resume-Builder! • Must be in good academic standing and unaffiliated with student media. • Meetings twice monthly. • Be the voice of the student body! Apply at Student Media, Burney 181. 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Anyone who wants .specific OCations included in the walk should fo® ffd that information to Police Chief David maldson at donaldsond(aluncw.edu or call •4018 by Sept. 3. be a two-way mirror. Voyeurs have also bet known to carry around video cameras in boa bags or duffel bags. They then position thes cameras in ways that allow them to videotaf under women’s dresses and skirts. Cellut phones that have cameras on them can ais be used by voyeurs to take pictures unde women’s clothing. It is best to takemenii notes of anything that seems unusual. Voyeurism can also occur in the hoiK apartment, or residence hall. To lessen ily chances of being the target of a voyeur, safet officials advise that the most important w to protect privacy is to never leave,doors aj windows unlocked and unattended. Otkt safety tips include keeping drapes closa installing drapery with a heavy backings prevent silhouetting, keeping outside lights ij working order, installing a peephole in entr doors, keeping bushes trimmed and owniii a telephone with a lighted keypad that canl> read without turning on lights. If anything] missing, out of place, or moved in the hom or room, it is best to contact authorities. Aii suspicious activity can be reported to tb University Police at 962-3184 or anonymousi; at 962-TIPS (8477). In cases of an emergeno call 4911, 911, or use the nearest emergenc call box. Editor’s note: This is the second insld^ ment of our series on campus safety, desigm' to raise awareness and to provide safety tip for UNCW and the surrounding community. CONSTRUCTION from page 1 food and dining options, a convenience stort and retail space. Several existing service currently housed in other buildings on th UNCW campus will be moved to the nev Union building. Examples of such service would be the UNCW post office. Ditto’s cop; spot, and the UNCW bookstore. On the same day as the groundbreakini ceremony, there was a problem in the existing. Union building. A toilet overflowed in oneo! the building’s bathrooms. “The physical plant guys are workini on that now,” said UNCW Marketing an Communications Specialist Brenda Riegel The plumbers working in the bathroom sa» that the problem came from someone fiushiii an excess of toilet tissue down the toilet. Another construction project currentt in progress at UNCW is the renovation c Westside Hall. Westside Hall is the locatia of offices pertaining to student health. Thes offices are temporarily being housed in th Friday Hall Annex. However, the project M delayed when it was discovered that tape usei in the construction of the building containei mold on it. “That building is scheduled to l> done by the end of November,” Farley said. ' More stories and photos online at www.theseahawk.org
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