college safety

Female student at Rice University killed in dorm room on first day of classes

My heart breaks for the family of the female student at Rice University who was tragically killed in her dorm room on the first day of classes. It is a devastating situation that highlights the harsh reality of gender-based violence that is far too prevalent in our society. Flashbacks to a similar incident of stalking and murder on a college campus bring forth feelings of fear and vulnerability that many young women face.

The thought of simply going about your day, attending classes, and studying, only to be confronted with such senseless violence is truly terrifying. The fact that the perpetrator was someone she knew, someone she trusted to some extent, makes the situation even more chilling.… Continue reading