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Death At College

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As colleges around the region wrap up for the year, we turn our attention to a surprising and disturbing fact. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. 

In April, a 19-year old Yale University freshman - Zachary Brunt of Alexandria, Virginia –  took his own life.  He was found dead in a physics lab. 

The following story is in two parts. We begin by hearing the voices of two friends of Zach’s. 

PART ONE

The voices of two Yale University students: Fabian Fernandez and David, who only wanted to use his first name. They were friends of 19-year old Zachary Brunt – who committed suicide in April. This story is produced by WNPR’s Diane Orson - who has more

PART TWO

The Jed Foundation is the nation’s leading organization working to prevent suicide among college students. For more information visit: http://www.jedfoundation.org/

Diane Orson is a special correspondent with Connecticut Public. She is a longtime reporter and contributor to National Public Radio. Her stories have been heard on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition and Here And Now. Diane spent seven years as CT Public Radio's local host for Morning Edition.

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