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Thursday, August 21, 2003
# posted by Anonymous @ 1:08 AM

High Schooler Violence

Breaking, Aug 21, 12:20am: Gang violence has started early this term outside Pike. A college sophomore questioned a youngster regarding whether he was concealing something in his sweater. Quickly another sucker punched him in the back of the head and issued threats, sending him to the pavement unconscious. He suffered seizures, concussion and a gash before regaining himself ten minutes later. Expectedly, others were crowding around gawking, some we're giving bad medical advice, and police (who were on frat row close by) were slow to respond. The assailants were chased down Durant, but got away after hitting the few people brave enough to give chase.

Freshmen are advised to face the reality of living at Cal– this is no isolated incidence. Some high school kids come here (especially to parties) to steal and injure. In fact, it is often a rite of passage for these people to enter such gangs. They can be recogined easily by their youthful looks and peculiar dress including do-rags, baggy clothes, big jackets, etc. As much as I almost refuse to admit, any group of five or more high-school-age black males could be part of a gang. They can be in larger groups that also include women (of all colors), and even college students too, allegedly.

Their MO is routine. They want alcohol, they want access, and they want their way. They initiate violence upon being refused entrance to what they perceive to be a party, or when asked to leave, or when refused drink. In at least one occasion, they flashed a gun at a fraternity party. (I strongly recommend reading the link to start the paragraph, by the way).

Be prepared. If you are throwing a party, the best defense is to try to prevent them from entering, but to avoid violence. Call the cops at the first sign of threat and let them know who you are dealing with. It is not good to confront them unless you are prepared to take on at least half a dozen, most likely armed.

*For the record I was attending the victim, who fell within a yard of me.
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