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The Pendulum
Thursday, November 21,1905
Editorials
Rumors heightening
fears following attacks
As a result of two attempted sexual assaults on Elon’s campus in
October and the more recent reports and arrest of an alleged exhibi
tionist on campus, feelings verging on hysteria abound among
students.
Rumors have been spreading across campus that an actual rape did
occur last week. But, Ronald Klepcyk, dean of Student Affairs, said
that no rape occurred. Klepcyk also said that the arrest of this person
charged with indecent exposure is seemingly unrelated to the two
earlier assaults on co-eds.
The rumors which are circulating are causing much unrest among
female students; and the more nervous they are, the more gullible
they are to further rumors.
Dean Klepcyk has already sent notices to all campus residents about
what has taken place and what precautions should be taken. He will
certainly inform all students if a rape does occur. In the meantime,
students should try to keep the rumors in check for the sake of
everyone’s peace of mind.
This is not to say that danger does not exist. It exists here in the
town of Elon College just like anywhere else. And anytime a woman
goes out alone after dark, she leaves herself open to danger. If co
eds would be sensible and take advantage of the escort services
available through several of the fraternities and campus security in
stead of going out alone, the danger would be greatly reduced.
-By Jane Kidwell
Letter to the Editor
Klepcyk: ‘No rape
on campus’
To the editor:
The recent assault and indecent exposure incidents on campus have
generated legitimate concern among women students particularly.
However, some rumors persist which may be causing unneccessary
alarm.
This is the actual sequence of events. On Oct. 15 and Oct. 23, there
were two reported assaults on female students. In both cases the
women escaped uninjured. Police suspect the same individual in both '
incidents and have a composite profile of the suspect, but have not
as yet made an arrest. On Nov. 12 a series of indecent exposure in
cidents were reported within a short period of time. An individual
has been arrested and charged in connection with those incidents,
which police believe are unrelated to the previous events.
There has been no rape on campus. This rumor appears to have
been started in connection with one of the indecent exposure incidents,
but it is unfounded. No rape has been reported to the Elon Police,
the Office of Safety and Security or any member of die Student Af
fairs or residence life staff.
In response to the unusual events of the past month, some addi
tional security measures have been taken and these have been widely
publicized. Telephone numbers for security and the escort service have
been mailed to all resident students. For the benefit of commuters,
the numbers are as follows:
Security pager: 229-8468. (After dialing, you will hear a beep. Give
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Escort service: Sigma Phi Epsilon—584-2412; Pi Kappa
Phi 538-3159, 538-3160, 538-6938. Security may also be called to
escort students. Use the pager number.
To contact the Elon police, call 584-1310.
Recent stories in the press have been somewhat exaggerated, and
there is no need for panic. There is, however, reason for concern
and reason to continue to exercise proper precaution in traveling
around the campus, particularly in the evening hours.
Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at extension 2218 for
clarification of the accuracy of any rumors you might hear.
With proper precaution by everyone and the dUigence of the police,
It IS my hope that those responsible for these recent incidents will
be apprehended soon.
Ron Klepcyk
Dean of Student Affairs
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