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Graduating is bittersweet, with a bit more emphasis on the bitter
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Lauren Smith / Intrigue Editor
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Self-defense classes teach safety skills for females
By Lauren Smith / Intrigue Editor | March 11It does happen here.Since Lauren Burk's murder one year ago, Auburn students have become more aware of their safety and surroundings.Female students across campus are becoming more prepared to defend themselves if they should ever be attacked.Ashley Wilson, a junior in history, said she believes all women should have basic knowledge of self-defense."If I'm going somewhere, I always bring my friends with me," Wilson said.The buddy system is one of many safe practices both on and off campus.Julia James, a victim advocate for Safe Harbor, said taking a self-defense class would benefit women of all ages."Just knowing how to react in those situations is good to know," James said.James said there are many tools women can use to break free from an attacker, like pepperspray, car keys and even bare hands.Miranda Brown, a sophomore in exercise science pre-med, was attending the University of Alabama when Burk was murdered."It made me feel like Auburn was not as safe as everyone talks about," Brown said.Brown said she liked the idea of taking a self-defense class."I thought about it," Brown said.