Authorities Looking for Lauren Burk Killer

Lauren Burk, an 18-year-old student at Auburn University, died Tuesday, March 4, as a result of a gunshot wound. She was found alive (but died later at the hospital) some 9 miles from the Auburn campus, according to the March 5 article by Post Chronicle writer Jack Ryan called "Lauren Burk Photo: Auburn University Student Murdered, Car Fire". The Ryan article on Lauren Burk says her car was being engulfed in flames elsewhere at the time her body was found. Police are investigating this case and seeking out the alleged killer.

5 Ways College Students Can Stay Safe

For you college students out there, it's important to follow a variety safety tips to make your time at college as safe as possible. Here's five ways that will help in this process, so you won't become another foul play statistic like Lauren Burk.

Being Safe After Night Classes

College students need to assess just how safe it is at night when class is over. They need to ascertain how much lighting there is in the parking lots, and/or if there are any poorly lit pathways to their dorms by checking for lighting during the daytime and doing an initial walk-through with classmates or friends the first time after night classes are completed. If the areas they walk at night are poorly lit, it's important, especially for female students, to always ask for escorts by either campus security or by their fellow classmates or friends to their dorms or cars. Once students have gotten to their cars, it's best to lock them up! Be aware of your surroundings at all times, don't just saunter to your dorm or car while listening to music or unnecessarily talking on your cell phone. You need to be aware of your surroundings at all times during the evening. Criminals look to catch victims alone and off guard!

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