USF Students Petition for Off-Campus Safety

0:00It's April 29th. You're listening to Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered local news. A petition is blowing up at the University of South Florida after the tragic murders of two doctoral students, Zameel Limone and Nahida Bristy. It's pushing for better safety rules, especially in off-campus spots and is hit 192 signatures on Change.org as of Wednesday, morning. The call to action zeros in on places like Avalon Heights were one victim in the Suspect lived. Folks won background checks for new roommates, or off-campus moves to prevent this kind of heartbreak. Students are reeling, saying their homes should feel safe, not like targets. A friend of the victims called it unacceptable, and others echo that shock across campus. USF President Real Law shared that the loss has shaken everyone, with the school offering support and promising more updates to the community. Meanwhile, the University hasn't weighed in on the petition yet, but eyes are on them as signatures keep climbing and calls for real change grow.

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