This past week I attended a lecture in Harris Hall concerning our safety as students here at VCU. A panel of 10 people who all serve an important role here at VCU stood before us to answer any questions we had. Prior to the lecture, students had sent in questions through a forum and those were the topics we discussed that evening. Issues ranging from "bums in the school hallways" to "the worst crosswalk ever ( between the library and commons)" were discussed by people like VCU's Head Nurse and our new Chief of Police. In regards to the worst spot on campus ( crosswalk) , the school has decided that the location of the walkway is too close to Laurel St to put in a new light. An option of covering up the crosswalk was brought up but they felt like students wouldn't abide by it. We are so used to running across whenever we get a chance that they didn't think we would ever be able to change our ways. In my opinion that's ridiculous. I have had too many close calls with almost hitting students due to the lack of organization of that area. Something must be done! This lecture was really beneficial to those of us who attended, I was glad to hear some of the things that VCU plans to change in the future...even though I won't be there to enjoy it!
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