University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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Student Government Association Loves You 29

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Jose Lopez, Housekeeper 28 Student Government Association Loves You

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lit She leaves the Undergraduate Library at 10 p m after three hours of studying. Her car is parked in lot three. There is no moon tonight to light the dim paths between buildings Although it is a Monday night, few people are on the streets Walking near the main dining hall, she notices someone behind her. A lump rises in her throat as she tries not to panic Her mind races as she recalls all those nagging reminders from her parents, teachers and boyfriend. Get to a lighted area. But where? Everything seems so dark The lights in lot V are not on. Don ' t run or act scared But how does one keep calm? Where are the police? Where are the people? She remembers all those stories surfacing lately. Abduction; rape; they were all on her mind Quickening her pace, she checks her pockets for possible weapons and reviews all the vulnerable areas. Go for the eyes. Kick him where it hurts. Campus Security: A growing problem Her heart pounds as she glances behind and realizes the figure is moving closer Fear begins to grip her mind and her hands begin to shake She feels like crying. Almost running now, she approaches her car Suddenly she draws in her breath as she sees the light next to her car is out and there is not a soul around The figure draws nearer as she fumbles with the lock Cursing the car, she swings open the door and jumps in, locking the door behind her. She watches as the figure walks past and goes to another car, gets in and drives away. 30