The recent beating of a Cal Sacramento State student by one of his roommates highlights the importance of listening to others and investigating what they say.
Sacramento State University Police responded and shot Jones after he allegedly threatened them with a knife.
Jones is in serious condition, according to the State Hornet.
Spencer Dirrim, a roommate of both Jones and Hawkins, told the State Hornet that Jones had talked about possibly experimenting with hallucinogenic drugs LSD and Dimethyltryptamine.
While no motive has been established in the killing of Hawkins, it is possible the use of these drugs could have played a role in the brutal killing.
If drugs are found to have played a role, it would mean that this senseless act of violence could have been prevented had someone simply taken Jones seriously when he spoke of experimenting with drugs.
Experimentation with drugs is well documented among college students. This event highlights the importance of taking an active role in the lives of your friends.
A quick Google search by one of Jones’ roommates could have easily revealed that the use of hallucinogenic drugs by Jones could also negatively impact their lives.
While it is not appropriate for students to become hypersensitive every time their friends mention the use of drugs, the death of Hawkins highlights the importance of investigating their friends claims, instead of just passing them off as useless details of conversation.
Students need to take their friends seriously, investigate their proposed actions and act if necessary. Failure to act could mean allowing a senseless act to occur.
October 25, 2009...6:30 pm
CAL Sacramento State student allegedly attacked and killed roommate
The recent beating of a Cal Sacramento State student by one of his roommates highlights the importance of listening to others and investigating what they say.
According to the Cal Sacramento State newspaper, the State Hornet, Cal Sacramento State student Quran Jones, 19, allegedly attacked and killed his roommate Scott Hawkins.
Sacramento State University Police responded and shot Jones after he allegedly threatened them with a knife.
Jones is in serious condition, according to the State Hornet.
Spencer Dirrim, a roommate of both Jones and Hawkins, told the State Hornet that Jones had talked about possibly experimenting with hallucinogenic drugs LSD and Dimethyltryptamine.
While no motive has been established in the killing of Hawkins, it is possible the use of these drugs could have played a role in the brutal killing.
If drugs are found to have played a role, it would mean that this senseless act of violence could have been prevented had someone simply taken Jones seriously when he spoke of experimenting with drugs.
Experimentation with drugs is well documented among college students. This event highlights the importance of taking an active role in the lives of your friends.
A quick Google search by one of Jones’ roommates could have easily revealed that the use of hallucinogenic drugs by Jones could also negatively impact their lives.
While it is not appropriate for students to become hypersensitive every time their friends mention the use of drugs, the death of Hawkins highlights the importance of investigating their friends claims, instead of just passing them off as useless details of conversation.
Students need to take their friends seriously, investigate their proposed actions and act if necessary. Failure to act could mean allowing a senseless act to occur.
Kyle Szymanski
-Staff Writer
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