I would like to precede this post by offering I do not wish to frighten anyone, but there has been a rising cause for concern around campus since school has started.
The crime rate has increased at a steady and unsettling amount since last year. There have been several thefts and attempts reported, and it's only a month and a half into the academic year. The newspaper accounts and emails from the MSU security departments disclose this information to their students, but the students are the ones that must take action to prevent the reports from becoming commonplace.
These are things that our parents tell us over and over again, "Be safe! Be aware! Be cautious!" But what they tell us is perfectly true. Lock your doors at night before you shut off the lights, or if you're going to nap, or even if you're simply using the restroom. Be aware of your surroundings, especially if the area is dimly lit or not very populated. Do not go somewhere alone without telling another person where you intend on going, or simply do not venture out alone in murky areas.
To tell you the truth, I carry a whistle on me, attached to my lanyard and keys, just in case. I have never had to use, nor do I ever hope to, but it is always with me in case I get into any sort of trouble. I have been ridiculed for it, but that does not change my decision or persuade me to remove it from my person.
It all seems foolish and overprotective to most people, but in the end, it will save your skin.
Just be smart, and use your head.
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