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Identity Theft is the stealing of any information that relates to your personal identity. It could involve credit card numbers, social security numbers or even checking account information. Identity Theft negatively affects your credit report and can cause you an array of problems. It can make it impossible for you to get loans for a car, house or school, or even to get certain jobs or rent an apartment. Identity thieves gain their information through various routes. Sometimes they will sift th… Continue

Did you know that in about half of all rape cases the victim knows their attacker? This is known as date rape or acquaintance rape. It is extremely important to take all necessary precautions at all times, but especially in college. Over a four year stay at a university, one in four women will be sexually assaulted. The statistics are a little scary, but there are precautions that you can take to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Never walk alone or go to a bar or club alone, stay with a… Continue

In 1992, Congress presented President George Bush with the Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights. This particular bill had been brought to the floor by Congressman Jim Ramstad of Minnesota in 1991. Therefore it is commonly known as 'The Ramstad Act." The Bill of Rights ensures that any college or university that is a participant in any federal student aid programs must provide certain basic rights to victims of sexual assault crimes. This includes both public and private institutions. Vi… Continue

Fire Safety is extremely important, even during your college years. If you do not live in a dorm and live in a private apartment off campus, things like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers may not be supplied to you. However, they are extremely important to keep in the house at all times. There are many tips as to how to prevent a fire. Don't leave space heaters on for long periods of time or unattended, do not leave candles burning unattended, do not let any type of heater close to flammabl… Continue

Many college students participate in drinking, however, it does not always have to be a dangerous experience. There are plenty of ways to enjoy social drinking with friends when you are 21 and over and still stay safe. A recent study done by Kansas State found that much of the problem with college students getting in trouble with alcohol does not come from how much they drink, but rather if they are risk takers. Students who are risk takers while they are sober are much more likely to partake i… Continue