A Brown University student shared their harrowing experience of surviving two separate mass shootings, highlighting the pervasive belief that such tragedies could never happen to them. The student, who chose to remain anonymous, recounted being present during the mass shootings at a shopping mall in Texas last year and at a concert in Nevada three years ago. They emphasized how before these traumatic events, they, like many others, believed that mass shootings were something that only happened to other people.
The student described the intense fear and shock during the shootings, highlighting the lasting impact it has had on their mental health and sense of security. They expressed frustration at the lack of meaningful action to address gun violence in the United States and called for more concrete measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
In response to the student’s account, a spokesperson for Brown University stated that they were providing support and resources to all students affected by trauma, including those who have experienced mass shootings. The university reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe and supportive campus environment for all students.
The student’s story sheds light on the psychological impact of mass shootings on individuals and communities, as well as the broader societal implications of gun violence. It serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for preventive measures and support mechanisms for those affected by such traumatic events.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “‘Everyone says it’ll never be me’ – Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.