WEB EXCLUSIVE: iTheft Decreases at GSHS
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May 3, 2011
Sierrra Beightel, J1 Corespondent
IPod theft is a minor issue at GSHS. Hearing about thefts of ipods, it should be a clear message that every day they bring ipods to school, they might be the next victim in a theft. Even though students like to listen to music while doing work, they can be easily distracted by them if they are used inappropriately. To decrease the chances of having ipods stolen, they can keep it in their lockers, backpacks or in their pockets or at home.
This year there has been very few cases of iPod thefts here. Mr. Freeman estimates that about three or four students have had their iPods taken this school year. This year Mr. Freeman has heard of two or three cases out of a total of four cases.
The students who take iPods are selfish and inconsiderate to other students and it’s the victims that pay for it while the thieves go unnoticed. The victims are forced to spend unnecessary money on a new iPod while the thieves get by with stealing them and not having to pay.
“It affects the students and the people who have bought the iPod because they spent the money on one but when it is stolen, they don’t want to spend more money on an iPod so the student cannot buy a new iPod.” Mr. Freeman said.
Even though the majority of students bring iPods to school, there are very little thefts and it has not increased from previous years.
As new technology grows and as new iPods and electronics come out, thefts will not likely increase because many students are respectful and stealing is not in their best interests.
“No, I don’t believe that as technology grows that students will be able to buy the products on their own and not steel them.” Mr. Freeman said.
In the future, Mr. Freeman is going to allow iPods, but if they are stolen then the shouldn’t go complaining to him because the school is not responsible for the thefts.
In the future, students should consider the consequences that bringing their iPods to school and decide if it is a good idea to bring them. If they do bring them they should keep them somewhere on them so they would be aware if someone tried to snag it. They should also try to keep it hidden in a bag or their lockers to prevent prying eyes from seeing them. Another simple way to prevent the thefts is to keep them at home. Mr. Freeman strongly agrees.
“I believe students should leave them at home because they never know if they will see them again if they are stolen.” Mr. Freeman said.
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