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Scott Warnock is an associate professor of English and Director of the Writing Center and Writing Across the Curriculum. He teaches first-year writing and courses such as Writing in Cyberspace, The Literature of Business and The Peer Reader in Context.

The Triangle: How did you end up at Drexel?

Scott Warnock: It was a long and winding journey. After a few jobs after finishing my undergrad, I went for my both my master’s and doctorate degrees at Rutgers Camden and Temple respectively. My first job after Temple was at Penn State Berks—Lehigh Valley and after two years of working there I looked for something more local and in the area and found an open position at Drexel.

TT: What are your responsibilities around campus? Any outside activities?

SW: Meetings, a lot of meetings! I’m a tenured professor here and a lot of responsibilities fall under service but my job can be broken down to three things. I’m on lots of committees and faculties as an administrator and a lot of things fall under this role. Teachingwise, I teach three courses a year, a lot of courses about writing online. One of them is a hybrid class, one full online and in the winter, an on-campus class. Subjects include Literature in Business or Writing in Cyberspace. There’s a lot to do and I try to be a part of it.

TT: What’s your favorite course that you’ve ever taught?

SW: My favorite course I’ve ever taught is always the course I’m teaching currently. Literature in Business is a course I’ve designed, Writing in Cyberspace is also pretty fun. The Peer Reader in Context is an interesting course as well, one I haven’t designed. A lot of students have said that course has changed their lives and I know that I myself have had my life as a teacher changed by that course. I’ve rethought a lot of my teaching methods because of that class and I of course value teaching online classes as well.

TT: What is the toughest question you’ve been asked in a class and how did you answer it?

SW: A very tough question! My classes are very conversation-based so there are a ton of hard questions. Some are personal and light-hearted while on the other side, we touch on some really hard topics. Writing courses by their nature bring up some really hard things sometimes because students get to themselves at a certain point. We talk about disparities between races and socio-economic status. I can’t think of one singular question that stands out as exceedingly difficult compared to the others.

TT: Who or what is your greatest inspiration?

SW: I actually have an idea about a book called the “15 People Who Most Influenced You”. The book would help describe or think who you are and identify the 15 people who add up to who you are today. It could be people who inspired you or struck you with a bad memory or experience. I myself have had those certain people in my life and I’m telling you this because I don’t really have one person who inspired me. I can think of a few people off the top of my head who make this list, a high school coach I still keep in touch with, my advisor at Temple. I really have been inspired by an amalgamation of people who selflessly gave their time to me to help me be who I am today.

TT: What are you most proud of?

SW: I feel as though as I’ve gotten older that I continue to try and do good, especially as my role as a teacher and administrator. I coach my son’s wrestling team, I’m on a few school boards and a community group. I’m very proud of being a part of these groups, able to have the time to do things that aren’t just about me, but making things better overall.

TT: When you were a kid, what was your best Halloween costume?

SW: I’ve actually had better ones as an adult! We have a huge Halloween party each year. As a kid however, one year my brother and a friend of ours made Star Wars costumes. They were Storm Troopers and I was Darth Vader. Another year we (as adults) were the Three Stooges.

TT: Can you speak more than one language?

SW: Not especially. As part of a graduate program requirement, we were supposed to learn two foreign languages and I mastered a passable form of French and Spanish.

TT: What’s something most people don’t know about you?

SW: There are a lot! I’ve actually performed in a ballet once. I was 21 or 22 when I was a part of it, only as a lifter of the other dancers though.

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The following crimes occurred on or near campus and were reported to The Triangle by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety between Sept. 30 and Oct. 9.  All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement or Division of Public Safety incident reports.

ASSAULT (2)

Oct. 11, 12:35 a.m. 3400 block of Powelton Avenue

A Drexel student reported that she got into a verbal dispute with an unknown male and the male struck her three times in the face and fled. The complainant suffered minor injuries

Oct. 12, 1:00 a.m. 3200 block of Powelton Avenue

A Drexel student reported that he was assaulted by a male Drexel student known to him. The complainant suffered minor injuries.

POLICY VIOLATIONS (6)

During the period covered in this report, there were six policy violations for alcohol. The reports were sent to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for review.

SEX OFFENSE (1)

Sept. 29 to Sept. 30, 3175 block of John F. Kennedy Boulevard

A Drexel student reported that she was sexually assaulted by a male student known to her.

THEFT (4)

Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 3300 block of Market Street

A Drexel student reported that an unknown person(s) took his wallet that was left unattended in an unsecured locker.

Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 200 block of North Broad Street

A Drexel employee reported that an unknown person(s) took money that was left in an unlocked drawer in an office.

Oct. 8, 9:25 a.m. 3400 block of Market Street

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that an unknown male fled his store with merchandise that he failed to pay for.

Oct. 9, 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 3200 block of Cuthbert Street

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that an unknown person(s) took a vehicle registration plate from a military vehicle.

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Paula Marantz Cohen has been a professor of English at Drexel for 32 years. She was appointed the Dean of the Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University in 2015. She teamed up with Triangle Talks to discuss her Dean’s Tea events, and talk about the first one of the 2015-2016 academic season, which will take place Oct. 5.

Triangle Talks: When was your first time running the Dean’s tea?

Paula Marantz Cohen: The Dean’s tea last year was my initiative. I thought it would be a fun thing to do because I’m very into talking to students. And especially because I think what makes a college experience good is when students get to talk about ideas but not necessarily when its focused on a classroom experience. When it’s a little more free flowing and you can have that kind of interaction and at Drexel where everything is very intensive I thought it’d be good if we could have opportunities to just chat about things on a high level but also informally. And that’s what the teas are about.

TT: What kind of things do you normally talk about at the events?

PMC: Well, we’ve only had a few. We had one where we talked about science and the humanities and whether that split between those two areas is bridgeable or not and how we could facilitate more interaction. That was sort of a more academic kind of discussion. We also had a discussion about binge watching television, whether we think this is good or bad and what purposes it serves. We got some really interesting comments.

TT: What kind of comments?

PMC: Somebody said, “Well it’s better than taking drugs. It relaxes her.” Other people were saying “I would never waste that time” and others said that it’s very relaxing and something they like to do. I guess I sort of binge watched Game of Thrones after I taught a course on Shakespeare’s history plays. All my students said I have to watch Game of Thrones so I sat down one weekend and watched a lot of it. I’ve since watched the whole series so I was glad that I caught up because now I have something to talk to my students about that’s a little outside the realm of literature.

TT: What else have you discussed?

PMC: We had another person come in who was a friend on our board. She came in and we talked about branding of the self. Say when you go out into the workplace, do you have to brand yourself? And what does that mean? Then we had a couple of meet and greet teas where we talked about travel abroad and what that meant to them and how important it was. The one that’s coming up will piggy-back on a David Brooks column. He’s a columnist for the New York Times, and it’s about decision making. How do you make good decisions? Is it good to go with your instincts? Is it good to really rationalize your decisions? Or are there other ways to make good decisions especially at this age when you’re in college and things could have really far-reaching effects. One decision could mean a lot in terms of your future.

TT: What have some of the best stories you’ve heard from students at these events?

PMC: These teas tend to be students who are very curious outside their fields. They’re very hungry for more than just learning. I know that Mai-Linh Bui whom I met through one of these Dean’s Teas and who is helping to organize them was telling me about how she organized TED Talks in her native home of Vietnam. I thought that was really interesting. She was one of the first to introduce TED to Vietnam. She’s a citizen of Vietnam and she’s here on a visa. There were many interesting things that were said but I’m kind of going blank right now.

TT: What do you like most about the Dean’s Tea?

PMC: I think what I like most about the Dean’s Tea is the diversity of students that tend to come. Not only from all walks of life, all disciplines, but international students as well. And people here, as opposed to some of the other institutions at which I’ve been affiliated do not seem to have very dogmatic political positions. They’re fluid and open. So we can talk about some controversial issues with a certain amount of ease without people digging in their heels. I mean I’ve had people on both sides of the spectrum politically talk about their feelings whether its feminism or its free speech on campus or things like that. I think we talked a little bit about title nine issues and how much the University should legislate those sorts of things. That’s interesting. I’ve had a lot of pre-med students who talk about how sometimes they feel they’re in a narrow box moving toward a goal. They like the fact that they can think outside the box sometimes and not have to be so focused.

I think the topic of decision-making for this one is just to get us started. We don’t necessarily just want to stick with talking about decision-making.

TT: What do you think about decision-making?

I think my decisions have been somewhat in my life looking back, somewhat arbitrary. My belief is that it doesn’t matter what decision you make. You can make any decision work. You have to then make it work, which is investing in it and find your way to make it. I did not know that I would be at Drexel as an English professor. It turned out to be the best possible place I could be. It gave me a lot of freedom. I could deal with students who were thinking outside the box, who didn’t have preconceptions about literature. I don’t think I would have ever become a novelist had I been in a more traditional institution where I would have continued to have been doing scholarly work. It gave me freedom to try new ways of creative expression that I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. It was a decision that I made into a good decision and I think you can do that with almost anything.

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Involvement is an integral part of the college experience. The Triangle asked students why they enjoyed being involved with their organizations and why they thought this year’s freshmen class would too. Here’s what they had to say.

Active Minds at Drexel University

“We work with pupils, professionals and puppies to bring mental health to campus!” —Anna Gibbons (Public Health)

Beta Theta Pi

“We give the opportunity to make your own path throughout college surrounded by brothers who want the same. We allow you to develop yourself into being the best man you can be.”—Drew Hovey (Architectural Engineering)

Drexel Anthropological Association

“The Drexel Anthropological Association is a new club starting out. Everything we do is making history, so why not be a part of that history! What a better way to meet people and by studying people!” —Lauren Gross (Anthropology)

Drexel Cru

Photo courtesy: Facebook

“At Drexel Cru we believe that everybody matters and that everybody has a purpose; our goal is to make your Drexel experience as meaningful as possible.” —Matthew Teti (Criminal Justice)

Drexel Waifu Club

“Do you like Chinese cartoons? Do you have a Waifu? Are you new to the world of being an adult manchild? Come meet like-minded individuals and share your experience in a judgment-free safe space. We meet daily in the commuter lounge.” —Ben Smith (Finance)

Photo courtesy: Facebook.

Drexel Women’s Rugby Club

“Team sports are a great way to meet new people, get involved in the campus community and gain a sense of school spirit! Joining the Women’s Rugby Club opens up opportunities to learn about a fun sport and also connect with other Drexel students on a regular basis. It’s also badass.” —Allison Liu (Psychology)

Global China Connection

“If you are interested in Chinese culture, career development, leadership opportunities, or just all of them, join us! We are dedicated to connect Drexel students with Chinese culture and career opportunities. You can look us up on Facebook for future events.” —Su Wang (Accounting)

Harvest Christian Fellowship

“Whether you are a spiritual seeker, just beginning to ask questions about God, or a Christian wanting to deepen your faith, Harvest Christian Fellowship is a place where you can find spiritual help, community and encouragement. All are welcome!” —Joseph Zia (Software Engineering)

Japanese Undergraduate Student Association

“We have diverse events…we go on field trips, watch movies, play games, go to concerts—we learn the culture of Japan. I remember we had a sushi event where we learn how to make and roll our own sushi for us to eat.” —Kevin Mai (Computer Science)

Lemon League at Drexel University

“Drexel University Lemon League is a Drexel’s chapter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand. We serve to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research.” —Sonia Parikh (Business and Engineering)

Maya Literary Magazine

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“Maya is a great club for anyone who enjoys writing, reading and/or art! As part of staff, you may review anonymous submissions that include poetry, fiction, non-fiction and art pieces. Each year, the club publishes an anthology of selected works in the Spring, which is released at an exclusive publication gala. You may also, without joining staff, assist the magazine by submitting pieces at any time in the year. We also host a contest each year that offers cash prizes for the best pieces in each category that are open to all Drexel students.” —Ann Haftl (Chemistry)

Phi Sigma Pi

“Since we’re a gender-inclusive honor fraternity, we’ve got members from almost every major and year at Drexel, and our members are experts in excelling academically and socially!” —Allison Frauenpreis (Computer Science)

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Facebook: Douglas Whitmire

Douglas Whitmire is the president and founder of the Drexel Anthropological Association. He is a senior Anthropology student who also enjoys horticulture.
Triangle Talks: How would you define anthropology for someone who is unfamiliar with the discipline?

Douglas Whitmire: I would define anthropology as a holistic look at the intricacies of human existence. It’s a discipline that provides a simultaneous objective, scientific analysis and a deeply personal interpretation of what it currently means to be human, and the historical and biological path that led us to our present state.

TT: What led you to the field of anthropology as a student?

DW: I was fascinated by the incredibly complex analysis of humanity that anthropology provided. My first anthropological course was Biological Anthropology. It provided an amazing foundation by which to study myself, my community and global populations as a systematic whole.

TT: Who has been your greatest anthropological influence?

DW: My first assigned text in anthropology was Tim White and Peter Folkens’ work, “The Human Bone Manual.” Tim White is the anthropologist behind the discovery of Australopithecus…in the first chapter, White states “Both knowing and not knowing are positions to be reached by scientifically defensible means. If we cannot know, we must settle for knowing why we cannot know.”

TT: How has the program evolved since you began?

DW: During my time at Drexel, I was able to see the department become an independent entity. Since then, I’ve gotten to witness various faculty and staff facilitate unique opportunities to existing students while also building the integrity of the program for future students.

TT: If there was one thing that you would want non-anthropology majors to know about the program, what would it be?

DW: I’d want them to know how versatile and unique the program is. Anthropology encompasses such a broad spectrum of topics that there’s a place for everyone. And for those that simply can’t find time for another major, we also have the official departmental student organization, the Anthropological Association of Drexel University.

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Q: I always hear people saying that joining a ton of clubs is the best way to have a great college experience. Is it true or is it just a waste of my time?

A: During the first week of school, definitely go to all the club meetings you can. This is mainly because of the free food. There is pretty much a club for everything (even a light saber club), and almost all of them have free food during the first week. Chances are, you won’t join every club you go to a meeting for, but you’ll meet other freshmen doing the same thing. And hey, you might actually like one of the clubs.

Q: I’ve talked to my roommate online for a few months now, but we still don’t seem as close as some of the other pairs I’ve seen. Should I consider switching?

A: Don’t freak out if you and your roommate aren’t joined at the hip by the end of the first week. By getting to know them gradually, you will learn to respect each other’s space more and end up having a less pressured relationship. My freshman year roommates were planning on getting matching tattoos until one ate the others Wheat-O’s. Trust me, things could be weirder.

Q: I’m coming into Drexel as an athlete, but I also want to be involved in other things. Will I be able to spread my time out or am I just kidding myself?

A: If you make your life all about one thing, you might go crazy — especially at Drexel. That being said, if you don’t give yourself any downtime then school, athletics, clubs and fun might get the best of you. In short, if you’re passionate about something in addition to sports, go for it, but don’t crowd your life up too much.

Q: I’m an incoming freshman coming all the way to Philadelphia from California, and I don’t know anyone else coming into Drexel. Should I be worried about becoming “that loner” who eats by myself?

A: Absolutely not. The first few weeks of college is one of the only periods of time in your life where pretty much everyone around you feels just as awkward and unsure as you do. Most people don’t end up going to college with their best friends, and everyone is open to making new ones. Your RA makes sure to introduce everyone during the first week. Make sure to take advantage of it. Make as many connections as you can during this time and you’ll be just fine.

Q: Coming into college, I want to meet people and become involved, but I’m not particularly “good” at anything. I’m not that great at sports, I wouldn’t consider myself to be the frat-star type and I don’t necessarily want to do a ton of extra work for a club. Any suggestions?

A: As for making friends, see above. There may also be some clubs that don’t necessarily require that much effort, especially if you only hold the so coveted “member” position. The nice thing about Drexel is that if you actually don’t like anything that’s part of Drexel itself, you live in a huge city full of other people who like doing other things. Head to South Street or Old City, or even a block over to Penn’s campus. Find a job doing something you find really interesting. You’ll have money, something to put on your resume, and a community of people who like to do the same thing. You can also befriend them via four-to-eight-hour work shifts.

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Grace Kerschensteiner is a volunteer for the Community Bridge program at Drexel University. She is a senior Economics major in the Lebow College of Business.

Photo courtesy: Grace Kerschensteiner

Triangle Talks: How long have you volunteered for the Community Bridge program?

Grace Kerschensteiner: I was among the inaugural volunteers of the program in 2012 when it first started.

TT: How would you describe the Community Bridge Program to Drexel Students?

GK: The program provides families away from home for International Gateway Students. It brings together international students with Drexel students, faculty and Philadelphia community members. The families meet once a month and participate in events of their choosing — from Drexel events, to eating lunch downtown and even playing Apples to Apples at Starbucks. As a Drexel student, you would help provide mentorship to International Gateway students by helping them practice their English, explaining American culture and providing general support and friendship.

TT: Why did you become a student leader?

GK: At the time I signed up, I had just transferred to Drexel so I could empathize with the tumultuous first year of college combined with the cultural and language difference that the international students have to face. I also read some statistics that said many international students who do not get the opportunity to interact with domestic students outside of the classroom usually struggle with retaining English. I thought this program was the easiest way for me to help support a student’s language skills and at the same time make friends.

TT: Are there any skills you were able to learn during the program?

GK: I was able to learn about different cultures. The program also helped support my communication skills with non-native speakers and promote mutual understanding.

TT: Do you feel like the program met your expectations?

GK: Yes, I knew the name being “Community Bridge” is to provide a bridge between faculty and students; and it indeed provided that bridge. I was able to meet and interact with people that I wouldn’t associate with on a daily basis.

TT: What do you enjoy the most about being a student leader?

GK: My new international friends opened my eyes to another culture that I didn’t just want to visit, but live among. The program also embedded a sense of mutual understanding that extends beyond the once monthly events with my family.

Photo courtesy: Grace Kerschensteiner

TT: Can you tell me about one of your favorite memories from the program and your most rewarding experience?

GK: I went to study abroad in Singapore in January 2014, but before I left, one of my last activities with my Community Bridge family was going to the Christmas Village in [Love Park] on a snowy December day. For many of the international students, it was their first taste of what Christmas was like the in United States — the decorations, the shopping, the carols and songs, and the general excitement for the holiday. Flash forward a couple of months, I was in Singapore celebrating Chinese New Year and experiencing the energy and excitement for the holiday. I practiced my Chinese New Year’s greetings that I learned in my Chinese class with my Community Bridge family back in the U.S. That’s when I realized that the experience had really come full circle for me and I am sure the international students got a kick out of my attempt at Chinese.

TT: Why should others consider volunteering?

GK: First off, it is fun. The program gives you plenty of new and exciting ideas of things to do in Philadelphia.It’s a great way to explore your own city while at the same time making new friends. The programs also help support mutual understanding and community development.

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May is both National LGBTQ Awareness Month at Drexel University and National Mental Health Awareness Month. With that in mind, The Triangle interviewed 21-year-old volunteer speaker for the organization Minding Your Mind and Drexel University business marketing major Andrew Bergman to learn more about what is best for an individual’s mental health.

The Triangle: Can you give a description of what Minding Your Mind does and what you do as a part of the organization?

Andrew Bergman: Minding Your Mind was founded in 2006 outside of Philadelphia, and the mission statement of the organization is to reduce this stigma surrounding mental health. We do that by sending young adult speakers to middle school, high school and university community groups around the country to talk about their journeys with their mental health.

We’re all professionally trained public speakers; we have a staff and a total of nine speakers. We all cover a different variety of topics. This year we’ve given 790 presentations, so I speak about two to four days a week. And sometimes [the schools we visit are] on the East Coast, sometimes we have to travel, so we go to whatever school requests to have us.

TT:

AB: I was actually very fortunate in that they found me — it really was crazy how it happened. Simply put, they chased me down the hallway and handed me a business card and said, “Have you ever considered getting into public advocacy before?” At that time I was a senior at high school, I went to St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, and I had gone through some mental health struggles throughout high school, where for about six years I self-harmed, and I had two suicide attempts.

TT: What makes Minding Your Mind so important to you?

AB: These suicide attempts were things that I didn’t think that I would survive, and when I did I felt this immense amount of guilt and shame because of the stigma surrounding mental health and because of that I kept it inside: I didn’t want to tell anyone, I wanted to keep it this secret. But then I realized that I was never going to get better unless people started to know the truth. And so, my junior year of high school, it was just one year and one month after my second attempt, I stood up in front of my high school, 1,200 boys in suit coats and ties, and from the outside they looked like they had the perfect life, and I just kind of told them what I had gone through. And that’s when I really felt like recovery was beginning because I felt like I could be honest about who I was, and I could not only talk about my story, but I could use my story as a way to help others.

That’s when I really decided that I wanted to get into this advocacy. I started training with them in high school, I gave my first presentation ever when I was still in high school and then I went out to California for college. After a year I decided to transfer back [to Philadelphia] and they said you know, if you ever want to get back involved, please let us know. So I got back in touch with them, and I started speaking for them a lot beginning fall of last year.

It’s really just such an important thing for me because I suffered in silence. My second attempt was on New Year’s Eve, and it was very symbolic that I didn’t want to live to see another year. Because of that, because I understand how that feels, I don’t want any kid to feel that way, to feel the way that I have felt. I have found that talking about it is the best way of doing so. On average, I’ll have between 20-50 kids wait behind to speak with me individually. We have a text-in question thing where they can text in to an app, and we get anywhere from 150-500 questions on there. It really shows that these kids want to talk about it. This area has been struck with many suicides in the past couple of months, and it’s important that we start to bring this conversation alive.

TT: So why is mental health awareness a big deal for college students? Do you as a speaker focus on college students, or all students in general?

AB: We focus on students in general, but because I am a college student, I really find it important to talk about [it] on campus.

Statistically, 25 percent of the world’s population will suffer from a mental health condition, and 20 percent of youth 13-18 suffer, which is one in five kids. Among college kids, suicide is the second leading cause of death. That’s a staggering number. But for some reason, even though it’s so prevalent, people don’t want to talk about it. You go to orientation, and the first week they talk about if your friend gets too drunk you send them here, if your friend does this, if they need whatever kind of testing, this is where you go. But nobody ever says you’re away from home, you may be a little stressed out, here’s a place where you can go, and there are people here that are willing to help you and you’re not alone in this. And I know that, based on a lot of people I’ve spoken to, people do feel like they don’t really have an outlet on a college campus, so for me, being at Drexel, I want to make sure that this problem is addressed.

TT: Can you speak a little bit about May being Mental Health Awareness Month and how Drexel is addressing that?

AB: So, May is known for both Mental Health Awareness Month as well as LGBTQ Awareness Month at Drexel. On the first day of May, there was a newsletter, I mean everyone got it, from the dean of students that said, we’re coming together to celebrate LGBTQ Awareness Month, and here are all of the events that are going to be taking place on campus throughout the month of May to support the LGBTQ community.

I was very impressed that they did that, that they’re really promoting this. And I was expecting them to somewhere along the month also send out another newsletter saying it’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and that never happened. So I waited about two weeks, and I sent out an email to some of the people at Drexel, including the dean of students, speaking about the fact that I was incredibly disappointed in them. Being a mental health advocate, traveling around the country, speaking about mental health education, I’m good public relations for the University. I mention in every one of my talks that I’m a Drexel student. So for Drexel to not even acknowledge that it is Mental Health Awareness Month is incredibly disappointing. I’ve always said, I’m not willing to stand idly by while this university just stays quiet. There was an alleged suicide on campus three months ago, a freshman, and it hasn’t been talked about. It was sent out to all of the students that it was no foul play, or an accidental death. That doesn’t help this issue. That just keeps it tucked away in that closet. By the University not even acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Month, they’re doing the same exact thing.

TT: What do you as a mental health advocate hope to see Drexel do about awareness in the future?

AB: As an advocate, I hope that Drexel just acknowledges that it exists. When I was emailing them that was all I wanted them to do. I didn’t need them to bring me on to campus to speak because honestly I don’t want that; this is my university, this is where I go, I don’t want to be a speaker here. I just want them to have the same regard for LGBTQ Awareness Month, and Black History Month, and every other month of the year, the same as they do with Mental Health Awareness Month.

I have spoken at universities where they have been so proactive, where they’ve held so many events on campus. For example Towson University, I had a meeting with them the other week. I was so impressed by what they were doing. They built a new counseling center that is light and airy. It’s beautiful; it’s not tucked away in the corner of campus, which is typically where counseling centers are because they’re like the forbidden area. So, to see a university that is promoting it and really encouraging their students to seek help is what I want from my university, and right now I can’t say that I’ve seen any actions. I know that they’re getting the screenings, doing all those things but as a whole, the University isn’t acknowledging it, and that’s what I want.

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The following crimes occurred on or near campus and were reported to The Triangle by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety between May 8 and May 22. All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement or DPS incident reports.

ASSAULT (1)

May 8, 200 N. 33 St.

A Drexel staff member reported that during a consultation with a student, the student became confrontational and struck the staff member. No injuries reported.

THEFT (3)

May 10, 3400 Chestnut St.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that an unknown person(s) took his rental vehicle from the highway where it was parked legally.

May 12, 3400 Lancaster Ave.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that an unknown male took items from his store and fled without paying for the items.

May 12 to May 16, 400 N. 42^nd St.

A Drexel staff member reported that an unknown person(s) entered an equipment shed and took sporting equipment. There was no sign of forced entry.

VANDALISM (1)

May 13 to May 16, 3200 Hamilton St.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on the outer wall of his residence.

POLICY VIOLATIONS (4)

During the period covered in this report, there were four alcohol policy violations. The reports were sent to the Office of Student Conduct for review.

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The following crimes occurred on or near campus and were reported to The Triangle by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety between May 1 and May 8. All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement or DPS incident reports.

SEX OFFENSE (1)

May 11, 1 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. 3500 block of Market Street

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that while at a party she was sexually assaulted by a male known only as Mike.

THEFT (6)

May 1, 3400 Chestnut St.

A Drexel student reported that she was notified by her bank that four unauthorized transactions were conducted on her Bank of China credit card.

May 3 to May 4, 3500 Race St.

A Drexel student reported that an unknown person(s) entered his vehicle by breaking the passenger window and took a GPS and personal items that were left in view.

May 5, 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 3300 Market St.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that an unknown person(s) took cash from his wallet that was left unattended in a common area.

May 5, 3175 J.F.K. Blvd.

A Drexel student reported that he discovered that several unauthorized purchases were made by unknown person(s) using his Bank of China account.

May 8, 1 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. 3200 Powelton Ave.

A Drexel student reported that an unknown person(s) took his backpack that contained a laptop computer and textbooks from a porch where it was left unattended.

May 8, 2:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. 3200 Powelton Ave.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that an unknown person(s) took an outdoor table and umbrella that was left unsecured on the sidewalk.

POLICY VIOLATIONS (2)

During the period covered in this report there were two policy violations for alcohol. The reports were sent to the Office of Student Conduct for review.

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