During a challenging semester, students look forward to a break. Some head home for relaxation, while others hit party hotspots. Yet, it is vital to stay mindful of potential incidents, whether in popular destinations or local neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For years, young adults have experienced spring break tragedies, impacting both themselves and those around them. These incidents range from drunk driving accidents to missing persons cases, drownings, shootouts and incarceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A student, who wished to remain anonymous, was driving during a previous trip to a local beach party with her friends to celebrate the spring break weekend. The event quickly turned chaotic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A fight between two young men led to gunshots fired at one of them and into the crowd, just 10 yards away from the student. Fueled by adrenaline, the student and their group scattered, running half a mile away and separating entirely from her initial friends.\u201cEven though you\u2019re on a beach and at a party that\u2019s supposed to be a fun spring break experience, do not count out someone\u2019s ability to be quick to anger and draw a gun,\u201d the student said. \u201cI think I was very na\u00efve to that, now I\u2019m always on alert in large crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpring break\u2019s awareness whether it is at the beach, at a party, or just in general is important because it is the difference between life or death,\u201d the student added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Texas A&M University- Kingsville\u2019s Chief of Police Julian Cavazos urges students to familiarize themselves with safety tips and study them before heading out for the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHave a safety word, stay with friends, make sure to have the buddy system so you\u2019re not alone. If you do get to the point where you can\u2019t do something on your own, someone will get you to safety,\u201d Chief Cavazos said. It is important for students to be aware of the resources in our communities that are willing tooffer guidance before and after a crisis occurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith Pep Talk we try to educate people in making smart choices during breaks,\u201d Social Justice and Advocacy Eli Graces said. Members of Pep Talk encourage students to participate in the upcoming Tropical Temptations event which will take place on March 6 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. This will emphasize safe driving practices and awareness of consent, smoking, drinking and one\u2019s surroundings. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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