s u l y t S e h T
2024-25
A student publication of Park University since 1895
Park hosts seminar on child exploitation and human trafficking
Volume 130
ISSUE
#3
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Fright Night brings spooky scary fun
Abby Beagel Editor-in-Chief On Oct. 30, 2024, Park University held a powerful seminar, “Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking: Protecting Our Communities.” From 9 a.m. to noon, students, faculty, staff, and even some high school juniors and seniors gathered in Alumni Hall to hear from experts who are fighting this issue every day. With representatives from local and federal agencies, healthcare, and state prevention units, the event covered real, eye-opening details about the realities of human trafficking—and the steps we can take to protect our communities. Due to the sensitive nature of the work and ongoing investigations, individual speakers will not be named in this coverage. Human Trafficking from a Law Enforcement Perspective The seminar opened with a presentation on human trafficking from a law enforcement perspective, given by an FBI officer experienced in handling these complex cases. One of the first things the speaker mentioned was the immense difficulty in identifying and investigating trafficking cases. According to the officer, traffickers exert psychological control over their victims, isolating them and instilling fear to keep them compliant. The officer explained that victims often remain silent not just out of fear of their traffickers but due to feelings of shame and
See Seminar on page 4
Park University’s annual Fright Night, held Oct. 25, connected students, staff, and campus organizations with the greater Parkville community for an evening filled with entertainment, activities, decorations and numerous attractions.
Destiny Pearson Reporter Park University held its annual Halloween-themed Fright Night on Friday, Oct. 25, which is an annual event that offers a night of spooky entertainment and fun for students, staff, and the local community. Organized by Park’s student activities office and various campus groups, this event is located at Copley Quad dormitory. This festive atmosphere is filled with Halloweeninspired activities, decorations, and attractions. The highlight of Fright Night is
typically the Copley Quad hallways that are turned into a haunted house, where volunteers from the university create a thrilling experience with eerie sets, special effects, and costumed students. Each floor gets scarier by the level as visitors make their way through dark, creepy hallways, encountering ghoulish figures and unexpected scares at every turn on the 4th floor. The first floor features kidfriendly activities. For those who enjoy a less frightful experience, Fright Night also includes costume contests, pumpkin carving
See Fright Night on page 4
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