crime

Restorative justice: Coming full circle

By Brooke McEwen. Published Thursday, September 24th, 2009

In a population supposedly linked together by six degrees of separation, we often overlook the chain effect our behavior has on the community. Age-old wisdom tells us it takes a village to raise a child. Helpless romances blossom with the girls next door. The Golden Rule commands us to love our neighbors as we love [...]

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Have you checked under your bed lately?

By Patrick Johnson. Published Thursday, February 26th, 2009

For this issue of the Journal, I was paired with Sarah Krasin. As you have hopefully read, she uncovered the severe realities of safety and fear on campus. I sat pondering my thoughts. Do I talk about the Department of Public Safety? Do I think about the popularity of the crime drama TV shows like [...]

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It could happen to you: Criminal goofs from around the country — We can’t make this up

By Marquette Student Media Admin. Published Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Compiled by Phil Caruso
Drug dealer puts police on hold to conduct some business
CLEVELAND (AP) — Police in Cleveland say a man called 911 because he felt he was in danger — then asked the dispatcher to hold on while he made a drug deal. Police Lt. Thomas Stacho said Feb. 3 that Alejandro Melendez was [...]

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Don’t think it won’t happen to you: Being aware of crime is the first step in preventing it

By Sarah Krasin. Published Thursday, February 26th, 2009

When College of Business Administration senior Becca Volk moved into Mashuda Hall two years ago, she never anticipated becoming a victim of a crime.
At approximately 11 p.m. on the Sunday before classes resumed for the 2006-’07 school year, Volk and a friend embarked on what was supposed to be a relaxing walk through the neighborhood. [...]

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