High school seniors will begin applying to colleges soon. And, of course, academic reputation, sports programs and campus life are taken into consideration when teens and their families decide where to apply. Yet parents and high school students should also be aware of one aspect of the college experience not often talked about: campus safety. Some universities may not disclose their crime...

In a video about a Colorado bear attack, the reporter said, “The man, by all accounts, is lucky to be alive.” This op-ed piece accompanied the video and reads as follows. "This is groundless fear-mongering, something the media uses instead of proper reporting. And, sadly, something that our wildlife agencies encourage. The truth is less sensational and far less likely to garner...

Multiple studies have shown sexual violence to be an under-reported crime. It's estimated that between one-quarter and one-fifth of college women experience sexual assault, but fewer than half of victims ever report it to authorities, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. According to one 2000 Bureau of Justice Statistics/Department of Justice study, fewer than 5 percent of completed and...

An event scheduled just a few days before the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month offers a first-hand experience about domestic violence, as well as resources to help. The “Saving Lives, Celebrating Courage breakfast,” which is scheduled for Sept. 26 at Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler, is a free event that will offer community members an overview of issues related to domestic...

Two teens reported being assaulted and robbed of their cell phones in the parking lot of a Coon Rapids apartment complex Sunday evening. Two suspects, one age 18 and the other 23, were cited by Coon Rapids Police for misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. A third suspect, a 15-year-old boy, was referred to Anoka County Juvenile Court on a felony simple robbery count. According...

Sexual violence is as prevalent as ever on college campuses. On average one in 20 college females report being raped and one in four will be the victim of sexual assault during her academic career as an undergraduate, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) According to NSVRC, sexual assault does not only include rape, but any involuntary sexual activity...