When you're going somewhere at night, let people know. Walk only in lighted areas. Walk with a group when possible. Walk down the middle of the paths, never to one side or another. And, for God's sake, if you're inebriated, call a friend to take you home.
Drunk people are an easy target for thieves.
I hope that students don't let this cripple their social life. If you are smart about how you walk and where you walk, you decrease the risk of being attacked. We can never totally eliminate crime, but if you're educated, you can decrease the chance of becoming a statistic. Back to the front page.