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Tragedy Strikes Elizabeth City State University: One Dead, Six Injured in Post-Festival Shooting

Elizabeth City, North Carolina — A shooting at Elizabeth City State University early Sunday morning has left one person dead and six others injured, occurring shortly after a campus celebration. The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. on April 27, 2025, following the university’s Viking Fest, specifically the Yard Fest event. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation identified the deceased as 24-year-old Isaiah Caldwell from Albany, New York. Caldwell was visiting the university as a …

Tragic Discovery: Princeton University Student Lauren Blackburn Found Dead in Lake Carnegie After Days of Search

Princeton, New Jersey — The search for Lauren Blackburn, a 23-year-old junior at Princeton University, came to a tragic end on the morning of April 25, 2025, when her body was discovered in Lake Carnegie. This announcement followed nearly a week-long search for the English major, who was last seen on April 19 in the vicinity of Firestone Library. University officials initiated a campus-wide alert after Blackburn was reported missing on April 22. Dean of …

Tragedy Strikes Florida State University Two Dead, Six Injured in Campus Shooting

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A tragic shooting at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee resulted in two fatalities and six injuries on Thursday, striking fear across the campus and prompting immediate security responses. The violence erupted near the university’s student union around midday, initiating a lockdown as law enforcement rushed to manage the situation. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, was apprehended and hospitalized after being subdued by police. Officials noted that Ikner …

Health Economist Amy Finkelstein Discusses Equity in American Health Care System at University of Michigan Event

Ann Arbor, Michigan – About 60 individuals gathered at Robertson Auditorium in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to listen to Amy Finkelstein discuss disparities within the American health care system and her book, “We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care.” Finkelstein, an economics Ph.D. holder and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, highlighted the policy issues contributing to the lack of health care coverage for nearly 30 million …

Reviving Hopes and Pursuing Justice: West Virginia University Students Dive into 40-Year-Old Cold Case of Maryland College Student

PIKESVILLE, Md. — Over four decades ago, Joan Ann Charlton, a freshman at Frostburg State and the first college attendee from her Jamaican immigrant family, vanished after a college party. Her case, unresolved and chilling, has haunted the community and baffled investigators since her body was discovered in 1983 near her university’s football field. Charlton, originally from Baltimore where she graduated as valedictorian of Eastern High School, had moved to Frostburg to begin her college …

Breaking News: Violent Hammer Attack at Tokyo’s Hosei University Leaves Eight Injured

Tokyo, Japan — In a violent incident that shook the local community, eight people were injured during a hammer attack at Hosei University’s Tama campus in Tokyo. The attack occurred on Wednesday morning, disrupting what was otherwise a normal academic day. According to Japanese police authorities, the suspect, a man in his forties, was apprehended at the scene. His motivations for the attack remain unclear, although preliminary investigations suggest no prior connection to the university. …

Rising Alarm at University Malaya as Cat Deaths Escalate; Investigations into Stray Dog Attacks Underway

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A series of tragic deaths involving cats at Universiti Malaya has raised alarms and concerns among the university community, culminating in a recent incident where a cat was fatally attacked by stray dogs in the campus car park. The episode, which occurred early Wednesday morning, was witnessed by students who intervened to chase the dogs away but found the cat already dead. According to Brickfields police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood, …

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile University of Mississippi Student Murder Case

Oxford, Miss. – A case that gripped the community, involving the tragic disappearance of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, ended undecided on Wednesday. Lafayette County Circuit Judge Kelly Luther declared a mistrial after jurors could not reach a verdict in the state’s case against Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., accused of the capital murder of Lee in July 2022. Despite extensive deliberations lasting over nine hours, the jury, brought in from another Mississippi county …

DePaul University Law Students Targeted in Violent Attack Amidst Rising Campus Antisemitism

Chicago, IL — At DePaul University, concerns are mounting as students and faculty grapple with allegations of pervasive antisemitism on campus. Following recent violent attacks on Jewish students, the university’s protocols and safety measures are now under intense scrutiny. Brooke Goldstein, a prominent activist and leader in Jewish civil rights, has played a pivotal role in spotlighting these issues. As the founder and executive director of The Lawfare Project and the #EndJewHatred movement, Goldstein champions …

DePaul University Students Rally for Change Following Antisemitic Assault

Chicago, IL – Tensions flared at DePaul University following an violent incident targeting Jewish students, highlighting a resurgence of campus safety and inclusivity concerns. The attack, which involved physical violence against two students showing support for Israel, has prompted a broader debate on hate crimes and the adequacy of university policies in protecting its diverse student body. The incident occurred earlier this month when Max Long and Michael Kaminsky were assaulted by two masked individuals. …