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Beyond the likes: Unmasking the rise of cyberstalking among college students
In the digital age, stalking has taken on a new form, haunting college campuses and leaving students vulnerable to unseen threats. Stalking has evolved with social media and has dramatically increased among college students. “We minimize stalking a lot. It’s in a lot of shows and memes, where is play off as being funny,” said Aimee Alberd, Title IX Investigator and Prevention Specialist. However, stalking is a serious issue. Adults between the ages of 18 to 24 experience the highest rates of stalking, according to The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Alberd defines stalking as an “overly alarming intense attraction to someone else.” With a background in mental…