All articles tagged with #student safety
Boise police and the Boise School District are investigating alleged violent messages sent in a Snapchat group chat by students at Timberline High School. A petition demanding the expulsion of football players involved in the chat has gathered thousands of signatures. Officials have not released specific details due to privacy laws and the ongoing nature of the criminal probe.
Alpha Epsilon Pi nationals suspended its Madison chapter following a hazing incident where 30 pledges were found injured in a basement. Two leaders were arrested, and the university is investigating student misconduct.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity members after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured men in the basement of an Alpha Epsilon Pi house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were found covered in food and liquids in a room set to 81 degrees. The university and national fraternity organization have launched separate investigations into the incident.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders after finding approximately 30 injured, partially clothed pledges in a hot basement. The incident occurred at an Alpha Epsilon Pi house unrecognized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 2015, though the national organization still recognizes the chapter. Police cited an anonymous tip, while the university and national fraternity have launched separate investigations into the alleged hazing.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-olds after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed men in the basement of an unaccredited fraternity house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were covered in food and liquids in a room set to 81 degrees, with several showing visible injuries. The national fraternity organization has suspended the local chapter, while the university investigates potential misconduct.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured men in a basement during a hazing incident. The suspects, identified as the president and vice president of Alpha Epsilon Pi, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity is unrecognized by UW-Madison, which terminated its status in 2015, but remains legally operational through its national organization. University officials are investigating potential student misconduct, while police note the event was triggered by an anonymous tip.
Mahmoud Khalil and other former pro-Palestinian student activists have filed a federal lawsuit against Columbia University, accusing the institution of deliberate indifference to severe harassment they faced. Khalil, who was detained by ICE in March 2025, claims he repeatedly requested protection from administrators before his arrest but received no assistance. The lawsuit alleges the university failed to address threats stemming from their advocacy, even prior to the 2023 Hamas attacks.
Jessamine County Schools in Kentucky say they are aware of a nationwide online trend involving the 'Cat in the Hat' and are prioritizing student safety; students are urged not to engage with the content and to report any exposure to a trusted adult.
Omaha Public Schools, the state’s largest district, will stop police in schools from using G.L.O.V.E.s—electric-shock gloves—on students after community pushback; the gloves had been used twice last year, Bellevue police will continue using them, and other area districts have not changed policies. The devices, costing about $66,000 for 40 units, deliver a brief shock on skin contact and were marketed as a less-lethal option, but critics warned about safety and disability concerns even as officials stressed their role in certain situations.
Family of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta filed a legal claim against Los Angeles Unified School District after a February 17 fight at Reseda Charter High School left her with traumatic brain injuries and death on February 25. The parents say they had reported multiple bullying incidents beforehand, and a video of the incident was shown by the family’s attorney. LAUSD did not comment on pending litigation, while LAPD continues to investigate the death as a homicide.
A shooting at Brown University on December 13 resulted in 2 deaths and 9 injuries, with the gunman identified as Claudio Neves Valente, whose body was later found in New Hampshire; the incident caused chaos on campus, and authorities are still investigating the motive.
A grand jury declined to indict Jacob Lee Bard, the father involved in a campus shooting at Kentucky State University that resulted in one death and injuries, citing self-defense amid ongoing threats and violence against his family. The university emphasizes continued focus on student safety despite the legal decision.
A Brown University custodian reported a suspicious individual multiple times before a deadly shooting on campus, highlighting concerns about security and the importance of trusting instincts. The shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, was later linked to other attacks and died by suicide. The incident raises questions about campus safety measures and the need for better surveillance and security protocols.
A nine-minute school shooting at Evergreen High School was carried out by 16-year-old Desmond Holly, who critically wounded two classmates before shooting himself. The incident was preceded by Holly's online radicalization and social media activity, and unfolded with law enforcement pursuing him outside the school, culminating in his death. Students and staff experienced chaos and fear, with many hiding or fleeing the scene, highlighting ongoing concerns about school safety and youth radicalization.
A 16-year-old student, Desmond Holly, shot two classmates and then himself at Evergreen High School, with witnesses describing him as a shy, normal kid. Students recount their panic and escape during the incident, highlighting concerns about school safety and the emotional impact of the tragedy.