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the open carry law, which was passed a few days after the campus carry law, allows the carrying of weapons in public areas, people who support campus carry state there is no difference between a public area and a university as there are around the same number of people present. Additionally, campus shooters statistically are people who have unlicensed guns, and as stated previously only licensed firearms are allowed to be carried on campus. Therefore, the law would not necessarily cause more…

The Mechanics and Impact of Campus Carry Should students, faculty, and staff be allowed to carry gun on college campus?This has been the controversial topic of gun control in several sates.Tragic events like Sandy Hook elementary, Oregon, Virginia Tech, Umpqua Community College and UT in 1966 inspired legislature too sanction conceal weapons in college campus. Senate bill 11 pass and will takes place in August 2016 in all public Texas university.There is an abundance of feeling about Senate…

Campus Carry Facts Campus carry, also known as S.B.11, may seem like a peculiar thing to need while on campus because colleges are supposed to be safe environments for students to receive knowledge for their future careers, but may be necessary. The new S.B.11 allows licensed gun owners to bring their weapons on campus and have the guns with them. Although being armed is allowed in certain areas they are not allowed everywhere on campus according to the campus carry policies. The purpose of…

Composition One December 2, 2016 Energy Usage on Campus When we use the amount of energy we do in today’s times, we sometimes take it for granted, considering how much it takes to make the world spin. When a college campus like ours have thousands of students here on campus, the amount of energy we use can add up quickly. Investing in something like solar and wind energy would do wonders for our campus. Thinking about the amount of electricity our campus uses is mind boggling, and taking…

speak on the subject of campus violence. You hear about so many different events happening around the country on college campuses, but you may not stop to think about it hard enough to realize that it happens so frequently that it is a major issue. College students should be the first people to be informed about this problem because in the long run can affect all of us. When we first think of campus violence the first thing that comes to mind is the horrifying event of campus shootings like the…

So you start contacting advisors to found out what classes you need to take and even applying for on campus housing, because the university is in another city or even state. After finally getting everything done such as classing, meal plans, and even housing pick, the summer is ending. So now you only have to pack up your stuff and get in your car and head to school. As you pull up to the campus housing department to go in and receive your key because you have signed a lease and confirmed your…

and what they want to become in life. The emotions involved with making these tough decisions should not accompanied with the fear of guns being allowed on campus. A once safe haven for students to learn and grow may become the next crime scene for a mass school shooting. Colleges are already stressful and tense and allowing guns on campus will make them even more stressful. Guns should not be allowed on college campuses because they will increase the number of suicides by college students, take…

The ASEOU position of Vice President of Campus Affairs is to be aware of and address any and all issues that happen on campus and effect on campus students, policies, and traditions. Serve as a bridge between students and faculty and administration to ensure student ideas are presented to the appropriate governing bodies. The VP for Campus Affairs shall: 1. Maintain a list of all active Committees and work to ensure student seats are filled year-round. 2. Advertise for all vacant ASEOU Student…

disturbances of violent shootings on college campuses, many have argued that both students and teachers should be allowed to carry a concealed handgun on campus to defend themselves. These people who are suggesting this are only thinking about their own safety and not thinking about the consequences that will flourish due to guns on campus. Guns on campus would not only lead to an escalation in violent crimes, but will lead to an increase in the number of suicides by college students. Guns on…

effective the security is on campus. Parents expect their child to be safe at college, but we sometimes have to question how effective is the security on campus? The University of South Alabama should provide more security because it would increase enrollment, lower the crime rates on campus, and give students a sense of security. You should start with the following ideas: All dorms should be in enclosed residence halls, there should be more lights and cameras around the campus, and there should…