Students on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus said the start of their semester is all about safety, or the lack thereof, after a series of robberies targeting students in recent days.
“To be honest, it’s strange,” said senior Kent Levu. “Before, we never had problems. But for some reason this year, it’s strange there is so much crime happening and I know a lot of students around here are feeling anxious.”“Honestly, it’s kind of crazy because last year was super safe, Owerei said. “So I don’t know where all of this is coming from.”
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyJust in the month of September, there were six reported robberies targeted students on or near the Lincoln Park campus. The suspects mostly demanded money and cell phones, but in three of the incidents, students were either pepper sprayed, punched, or struck with firearms.
“Usually I can walk with my friends, be on the quad, but now I feel like I can’t leave my apartment without someone beside me, which is crazy,” said Owerei.
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