Tuesday, August 30, 2016 marks the death of Tallahassee born Javona Glover, also well known for being the niece of American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer, T-Pain. Glover worked at Walgreens on Ocala Road, where she was stabbed to death by Tavon Q. Jackson. Tallahassee Police Department have secured a warrant for Jackson who was caught on surveillance cameras at the crime scene. This story is alarming on a national level, however, it has especially hit home to all of our students in Tallahassee at Florida State University, FAMU, TCC and other schools in the area. Those living in the Woodlands, a popular apartment complex on West Tennessee Street housing mostly students, were also notified that Jackson was reported to be hiding within the vicinity.

A story such as this one could easily take place anywhere, however, its closeness to such a young population is extremely unnerving. Students were disturbed and worried when notified that there was a murderer running the streets of such a heavily populated area where many live and roam the streets alone commuting to and from campus.

This story must serve as a wakeup call to show the students of Tallahassee on a personal level, and others on a general level that it is impossible to know everyone around you. You must always be aware of your surroundings and make sure safety is a priority rather than an afterthought. “I was really surprised that something so horrible took place in a college town where you are supposed to feel safe,” said Zoe Giardina, sophomore at Florida State University. We can only hope that the Tallahassee and campus police do all they can to keep our students safe, and make sure they feel like they can trust the city in which they reside.