Guy Reel Class Assignment

Suspects use stolen credit cards at Circle K

On Tuesday October 4, a blue Honda Accord and it’s owner because victims to breaking into a vehicle and theft of credit cards.

            The car was located on Mason Dickson Road and the two suspects of the theft were spotted using the stolen credit cards as the Circle K on Little Rock Road in Charlotte at 3:58 a.m., that same night. Then it was used at Sam’s Mart in Belmont at 4:56 a.m.

            Two clear photos of the suspects were taken at Circle K and are posted below. If you recognize either of the men and their small pickup truck or if you know who is responsible for this breaking into and theft crime please call the tip-line at 1-877-409-431. Remember, when you contact Crime Stoppers you never have to give your name and you could earn cash reward of up to $1,000. 

Elderly ladies credit card stolen by young couple

            The elderly lady, victim, was shopping at a Rock Hill Department store in January when female suspect distracted her while her male counterpart went through the victims purse.

            Her purse was sitting inside of shopping card allowing the suspect to steal several credit cards. Since the robbery the credit cards have been reported to make purchases in excess of $2,000.

            The couple is described as being a Hispanic couple and the surveillance images should make them easily recognizable. If you know who they are you can contact the tip-line at 1-877-409-431 or go online to yorkcrimestoppers.com to send an anonymous email. Remember, you never have to give your name and you could earn cash reward of up to $1,000.

Women used stolen credit cards and a check at local Rock Hill department stores.

            December 20, Camden SC victim reported her wallet missing and that her credit card and checkbook were used at local department stores in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

            The victim last saw her wallet on December 11, so if you have any information on identifying the woman who used the stolen items please call the tip-line at 1-877-409-4321. Please take a good look at these surveillance pictures to see if you can help and remember you can remain anonymous.

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                  Safe sex on campus

            Winthrop Student’s speak out on the lack of sexual education on campus.

            “When I was volunteering at Catawba they told me that Winthrop Health services stopped placing condoms out,” said Winthrop student, Ashley Schaefer. “You could get condoms if you asked for them but they believe that by keeping them out in the open they are sending out a message that premarital sex is okay.”

            According to Elite Daily one in every four college students has an STD and students are not being informed how at risk they are by having unprotected sex.

            The CDC estimates that 19 million new sexually transmitted infections occur each year.

            “Winthrop University use to be open about things. Putting out condoms, letting us know we had someone to talk to. Now I have no idea who freshman talk to or how they find out any information about unprotected sex in college,” said Winthrop Student, Molly Molkentin.

            Winthrop’s health department website offers information on sexually transmitted infections through online pamphlets. They do not have information on who to talk to about avoiding unprotected sex or who to contact if one is worried they are infected.

            “As the wellness coordinator I collaborate with campus and community partners to educate and encourage student’s to make healthier and more informed choices regarding their health and well being,” said Rosie Hopkins.

            Hopkins listed over 10 things Winthrop does to support safe decisions but student’s have to ask about them.

·         Work with RAs (resident advisers) to plan in-house program

·         Deliver programs in residence hall re: sexual health and classrooms

·         Alcohol Awareness Week (How alcohol can increase risk for sexual assault, decision-making, etc.)

·         Sexual Responsibility Week (promote safe and responsible sexual behavior)

·         World AIDS Day (HIV and other sexually transmitted infections)

·         Education and Prevention for HIV, STIs, contraceptives,

·         Wellness Fair (community and campus partners showcase services to support responsible sexual behaviors and other aspects of wellness)

·         Safe Spring Break (responsible behavior, including sexual and protection measures, while on break)

·         Coordinate special programming re: sexual health for specific populations

·         Condoms to support programming and prevention efforts

·         Individual counseling for risk reduction of STIs

·         Pregnancy Prevention events (to promote strategies to prevent unintended pregnancies)

·         Work with the Student Wellness Advocacy Team (SWAT) to provide peer-to-peer education regarding sexual health and responsibility

·         Promote Testing for HIV and other STIs

                 

            “Condoms are not cheap, Winthrop should be promoting safe sex in the open to students. Why would they deny that open information to students just because it promotes sex before marriage?” said senior Winthrop student, Brittany Peer. “I did research and see that education programs can be requested but that should be advertised and no one has time to fill out huge information forms just to understand safe sex.”

            Students speaking out could impact Winthrop’s decisions to not talk about safe sex on campus.

            For more information on the health department call 803-323-2206 or visit www.winthrop.edu/wellness. 






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Living off campus has its benefits.

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Off campus Living beats on campus living

        Winthrop students are required to live on campus for two years. There are eight on-campus residence halls for the students to  choose from. Many students can not wait until they live off campus because of the advantages it brings. The dorms on campus include Margaret Nance, Wofford, Richardson, Lee Wicker, Thomson, Phelps, Roddey Apartments, and the courtyard at Winthrop. 

        "The biggest advantage of living off campus is being able to park in my own parking spot and not have to wait for one to open up," said Junior Brittany Peer. Peer remembers her on campus days when she would have to park far away from her dorm and walk a five minute walk to her room. She lives off campus with two roommates, Richard Evans and Michelle Knock. Their house has a living room, a kitchen, three bathrooms, three rooms, parking, a front porch, and a back porch. All of the dorms except for one requires students to share a room and a bathroom. The kitchen for dorms is located in the hall as a community kitchen.

       "I can do whatever I want, I can party and have people over whenever I want," said Junior Richard Evans. "I do not have to walk to a smoking bench to smoke or worry about getting in trouble for noise." Evans remembers when he would have to walk to a designated smoking area which was not close to his dorm. He found that very inconvenient especially late at night. He likes to throw parties and have people over so there is bound to be noise. Students on campus have to keep noise at a minimum because they can get in trouble with RA's. Dorms also require guests to be signed in and they can only stay a certain amount of time. With your own place there is no worries about who can come over and for how long.

      Being off campus also provides privacy and freedom. Most dormitories have a number of rules including room checks, mandatory meetings and visiting hours. Living off campus makes you responsible for your own rules. Peer and her roommates have the freedom to decide what to include in their apartment, how it will be set up, when they come and go, when they will clean, etc. Their space is really their space.

     On campus residents pay anywhere from $1,631to $2,993 per semester. Living off campus can be a lot cheaper if people look around. Peer and her roomates pay $350 per person a month. That equals up to $1,750 per semester. That is almost lower then on campus living. It's surprising to see those numbers knowing off-campus living provides so many advantages.

    "I hated living on campus and the fact students have to be there for two years seems a little ridiculous, my advice would be to get a doctors note and try to live off campus," said Evans. If Winthrop could change the required years to live on campus many students could really feel the college experience. Students could get ready for the "Real World." According to Angela Rivas living off campus provides great opportunity to start refining ones habits and creating a lifestyle that's right for them.