Homeland Security agents set up a fake college, the University of Farmington, to lure in foreign students allegedly staying in the U.S. illegally.
Katie Malafronte
Katie Malafronte is Campus Safety's Web Editor. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Writing & Rhetoric. Katie has been CS's Web Editor since 2018.
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Record-Low Temps Blamed for Death of Univ. of Iowa Student
The student was found unconscious near his dorm building on campus as temperatures in the Midwest are hitting record lows.
4 N.C. Middle Schoolers Face Charges for Alleged ‘Columbine-style’ Plot
After students reported the threats to the school, law enforcement found messages on Instagram discussing the plan.
Vandals Hang Turkish Flags at 2 Armenian Schools
Two Armenian schools in Calif., were vandalized overnight with Turkish flags and police are investigating it as a potential hate crime.
WVU Fraternities Break Away After Greek Life Reform
Several WVU fraternities have chosen to disassociate themselves after the school sent out stricter rules and regulations for Greek life.
Penn State Under Fire for Not Sending Text Alert After Off-Campus Shooting
Students turned to social media to voice frustration with Penn State for not sending text alerts about a shooting that was two miles off campus.
Is Amazon’s Face-Detection Service Racially Biased? This Study Says Yes
Videos on YouTube revealed Amazon Rekognition even misclassified famous African-American women, like Michelle Obama, as men.
1 Student Dead, 1 Injured in Texas Bus-Train Collision
It appears that there were no arms or flashing lights at the intersection, causing a bus and a train to collide and killing a young boy.
Security Guard Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Patient
The Springs Memorial Hospital security guard was fired and arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman during his shift.
Study Links Youth Suicide and Gun Owning Households
Every day, an average of three youths between the ages of 10 and 19 die by firearm-related suicide, according to the study.
College Tuition Delayed, Aid Offered Due to Gov’t Shutdown
Students and families who are federal employees have experienced difficulties paying for college tuition during the government shutdown.
Officer Justified in Shooting Hug High Student, Says Washoe County D.A.
A Washoe County School District police officer opened fire and shot an armed student during a fight on school grounds in 2016.