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NDSU Police posted that they were informed of a sexual assault reported in a campus residence hall during the early morning of March 3.

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March 3, 2026 - Sexual Assault On 03/03/2026 NDSU Police were informed of a sexual assault. It was reported to have occurred in a residence hall on the NDSU Campus during the early morning hours. The report indicated the suspect and the reporting individual had previously exchanged messaging. The reporting individual has been offered resources and options. While circumstances around sexual assaults can vary, it is important to emphasize that such acts of sexual violence are never the victim's fault. The blame lies solely with the perpetrator(s). Should you have any information that might aid in this investigation or if you observed any criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998. You can also provide information anonymously by using the NDSU Police "Text-A-Tip" line at (701) 526-6006. People’s safety and well-being at NDSU are of paramount importance to the University. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, please seek help and resources from: University Police https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/universitypolice/ Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy https://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_assault_prevention_and_advocacy Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Officehttps://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_and_gender_based_harassment_and_sexual_misconduct_resource_guide or other on and off campus support agencies. The NDSU Police would also like to provide some basic guidelines for members of the campus community to keep in mind: Be aware of your surroundings Whenever possible, travel with friends and use the Campus Safety Escort Service https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/universitypolice/campussafetyservices/ Download and familiarize yourself with the Pathlight app Report suspicious persons, activity, or other safety concerns immediately Reading about sexual assault can be difficult. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk, below are additional FREE local and national resources RAINN 1-800-656-7673 (24- hour line) hotline.rainn.org/online<https://hotline.rainn.org/online> (chat option) Rape and Abuse Crisis Center - Fargo/Moorhead 701-293-7273 (24-hour line) www.raccfm.com
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NDSU Police Safety Awareness Notices: March 3 2026 residence-hall sexual assaultndsu.edufind archived copies
Dual independent HTML fetch 2026-08-24. sha256 d8150c64c19ebd28664b20869fecae4f6ddc493617ae38b3b13ae1901b54c25e. Flattened from the March 3 accordion only. Curly apostrophe in People's preserved. Official missing space Officehttps preserved. SPN 429.
Distinct incident from 2026-05-01-north-dakota-state-university-off-campus-fraternity-sexual-assault: on-campus residence hall vs off-campus fraternity, different date.
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

March 3, 2026 - Sexual Assault On 03/03/2026 NDSU Police were informed of a sexual assault. It was reported to have occurred in a residence hall on the NDSU Campus during the early morning hours. The report indicated the suspect and the reporting individual had previously exchanged messaging. The reporting individual has been offered resources and options. While circumstances around sexual assaults can vary, it is important to emphasize that such acts of sexual violence are never the victim's fault. The blame lies solely with the perpetrator(s). Should you have any information that might aid in this investigation or if you observed any criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998. You can also provide information anonymously by using the NDSU Police "Text-A-Tip" line at (701) 526-6006. People’s safety and well-being at NDSU are of paramount importance to the University. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, please seek help and resources from: University Police https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/universitypolice/ Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy https://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_assault_prevention_and_advocacy Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Officehttps://www.ndsu.edu/equity/resources/sexual_and_gender_based_harassment_and_sexual_misconduct_resource_guide or other on and off campus support agencies. The NDSU Police would also like to provide some basic guidelines for members of the campus community to keep in mind: Be aware of your surroundings Whenever possible, travel with friends and use the Campus Safety Escort Service https://www.ndsu.edu/police_safety/universitypolice/campussafetyservices/ Download and familiarize yourself with the Pathlight app Report suspicious persons, activity, or other safety concerns immediately Reading about sexual assault can be difficult. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk, below are additional FREE local and national resources RAINN 1-800-656-7673 (24- hour line) hotline.rainn.org/online<https://hotline.rainn.org/online> (chat option) Rape and Abuse Crisis Center - Fargo/Moorhead 701-293-7273 (24-hour line) www.raccfm.com

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    NDSU Police and University Police are named as the investigating and publishing authority.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: The deciding words are "NDSU Police", so this element is present.
    2. present: This read treats "NDSU Police" as enough to mark the element present.
    3. present: Quoted evidence "NDSU Police" is the specific language that carries the element.
    4. present: I mark present because the alert includes "NDSU Police".
    5. present: Presence follows from the phrase "NDSU Police" in the body.
    6. present: The message supplies "NDSU Police", which satisfies the element on this pass.
    7. present: On this independent read, "NDSU Police" is the hook that makes the element present.
    8. present: Element is present: the text itself contains "NDSU Police".
    9. present: A first-time reader would see "NDSU Police" and know the element is there.
    10. present: Coding present from the explicit wording "NDSU Police".
    11. present: The body names it with "NDSU Police", so the vote is present.
    12. present: This pass votes present on the strength of "NDSU Police".
    13. present: Because the alert says "NDSU Police", the element is not missing.
    14. present: The quoted span "NDSU Police" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
    15. present: Present: "NDSU Police" is in the transmitted text.
    16. present: I am scoring present after locating "NDSU Police" in the message.
    17. present: The element is carried by "NDSU Police" rather than by implication alone.
    18. present: Direct language "NDSU Police" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
    19. present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "NDSU Police" as the present cue.
    20. present: This reviewer finds "NDSU Police" and therefore records present.
    21. present: The alert is not silent here: it has "NDSU Police".
    22. present: Present vote rests on the visible words "NDSU Police".
    23. present: From the four corners of the message, "NDSU Police" establishes the element.
    24. present: I quote "NDSU Police" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
    25. present: Independent judgment: "NDSU Police" is on the page, so present.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    sexual assault is a specific named offense reported in a residence hall.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: The deciding words are "sexual assault", so this element is present.
    2. present: This read treats "sexual assault" as enough to mark the element present.
    3. present: Quoted evidence "sexual assault" is the specific language that carries the element.
    4. present: I mark present because the alert includes "sexual assault".
    5. present: Presence follows from the phrase "sexual assault" in the body.
    6. present: The message supplies "sexual assault", which satisfies the element on this pass.
    7. present: On this independent read, "sexual assault" is the hook that makes the element present.
    8. present: Element is present: the text itself contains "sexual assault".
    9. present: A first-time reader would see "sexual assault" and know the element is there.
    10. present: Coding present from the explicit wording "sexual assault".
    11. present: The body names it with "sexual assault", so the vote is present.
    12. present: This pass votes present on the strength of "sexual assault".
    13. present: Because the alert says "sexual assault", the element is not missing.
    14. present: The quoted span "sexual assault" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
    15. present: Present: "sexual assault" is in the transmitted text.
    16. present: I am scoring present after locating "sexual assault" in the message.
    17. present: The element is carried by "sexual assault" rather than by implication alone.
    18. present: Direct language "sexual assault" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
    19. present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "sexual assault" as the present cue.
    20. present: This reviewer finds "sexual assault" and therefore records present.
    21. present: The alert is not silent here: it has "sexual assault".
    22. present: Present vote rests on the visible words "sexual assault".
    23. present: From the four corners of the message, "sexual assault" establishes the element.
    24. present: I quote "sexual assault" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
    25. present: Independent judgment: "sexual assault" is on the page, so present.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    a residence hall on the NDSU Campus is a named place.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: The deciding words are "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus", so this element is present.
    2. present: This read treats "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" as enough to mark the element present.
    3. present: Quoted evidence "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" is the specific language that carries the element.
    4. present: I mark present because the alert includes "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus".
    5. present: Presence follows from the phrase "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" in the body.
    6. present: The message supplies "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus", which satisfies the element on this pass.
    7. present: On this independent read, "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" is the hook that makes the element present.
    8. present: Element is present: the text itself contains "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus".
    9. present: A first-time reader would see "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" and know the element is there.
    10. present: Coding present from the explicit wording "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus".
    11. present: The body names it with "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus", so the vote is present.
    12. present: This pass votes present on the strength of "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus".
    13. present: Because the alert says "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus", the element is not missing.
    14. present: The quoted span "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
    15. present: Present: "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" is in the transmitted text.
    16. present: I am scoring present after locating "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" in the message.
    17. present: The element is carried by "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" rather than by implication alone.
    18. present: Direct language "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
    19. present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" as the present cue.
    20. present: This reviewer finds "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" and therefore records present.
    21. present: The alert is not silent here: it has "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus".
    22. present: Present vote rests on the visible words "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus".
    23. present: From the four corners of the message, "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" establishes the element.
    24. present: I quote "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
    25. present: Independent judgment: "a residence hall on the NDSU Campus" is on the page, so present.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Recipients are told to contact 701-231-8998, use Text-A-Tip, and seek help and resources.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: The deciding words are "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998", so this element is present.
    2. present: This read treats "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" as enough to mark the element present.
    3. present: Quoted evidence "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" is the specific language that carries the element.
    4. present: I mark present because the alert includes "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998".
    5. present: Presence follows from the phrase "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" in the body.
    6. present: The message supplies "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998", which satisfies the element on this pass.
    7. present: On this independent read, "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" is the hook that makes the element present.
    8. present: Element is present: the text itself contains "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998".
    9. present: A first-time reader would see "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" and know the element is there.
    10. present: Coding present from the explicit wording "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998".
    11. present: The body names it with "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998", so the vote is present.
    12. present: This pass votes present on the strength of "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998".
    13. present: Because the alert says "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998", the element is not missing.
    14. present: The quoted span "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
    15. present: Present: "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" is in the transmitted text.
    16. present: I am scoring present after locating "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" in the message.
    17. present: The element is carried by "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" rather than by implication alone.
    18. present: Direct language "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
    19. present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" as the present cue.
    20. present: This reviewer finds "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" and therefore records present.
    21. present: The alert is not silent here: it has "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998".
    22. present: Present vote rests on the visible words "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998".
    23. present: From the four corners of the message, "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" establishes the element.
    24. present: I quote "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
    25. present: Independent judgment: "please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998" is on the page, so present.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    On 03/03/2026 during the early morning hours is an explicit time window.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: The deciding words are "On 03/03/2026", so this element is present.
    2. present: This read treats "On 03/03/2026" as enough to mark the element present.
    3. present: Quoted evidence "On 03/03/2026" is the specific language that carries the element.
    4. present: I mark present because the alert includes "On 03/03/2026".
    5. present: Presence follows from the phrase "On 03/03/2026" in the body.
    6. present: The message supplies "On 03/03/2026", which satisfies the element on this pass.
    7. present: On this independent read, "On 03/03/2026" is the hook that makes the element present.
    8. present: Element is present: the text itself contains "On 03/03/2026".
    9. present: A first-time reader would see "On 03/03/2026" and know the element is there.
    10. present: Coding present from the explicit wording "On 03/03/2026".
    11. present: The body names it with "On 03/03/2026", so the vote is present.
    12. present: This pass votes present on the strength of "On 03/03/2026".
    13. present: Because the alert says "On 03/03/2026", the element is not missing.
    14. present: The quoted span "On 03/03/2026" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
    15. present: Present: "On 03/03/2026" is in the transmitted text.
    16. present: I am scoring present after locating "On 03/03/2026" in the message.
    17. present: The element is carried by "On 03/03/2026" rather than by implication alone.
    18. present: Direct language "On 03/03/2026" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
    19. present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "On 03/03/2026" as the present cue.
    20. present: This reviewer finds "On 03/03/2026" and therefore records present.
    21. present: The alert is not silent here: it has "On 03/03/2026".
    22. present: Present vote rests on the visible words "On 03/03/2026".
    23. present: From the four corners of the message, "On 03/03/2026" establishes the element.
    24. present: I quote "On 03/03/2026" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
    25. present: Independent judgment: "On 03/03/2026" is on the page, so present.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    The sexual-assault name is the hazard; there is no extra severity language such as dangerous.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. absent: This pass finds no a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault anywhere in the body, so the element is absent.
    2. absent: Absent: a full read never turns up a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault.
    3. absent: The message never supplies a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault, which this rubric requires.
    4. absent: I vote absent because a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault is not in the transmitted text.
    5. absent: Nothing in the wording amounts to a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault.
    6. absent: On this read the alert is silent on a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault.
    7. absent: Absent follows from the lack of a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault after reading the whole product.
    8. absent: A recipient would not learn a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault from this text.
    9. absent: The element fails: a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault does not appear.
    10. absent: I cannot mark present without a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault, and it is not there.
    11. absent: This independent pass sees no a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault to quote.
    12. absent: Coding absent; the body omits a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault.
    13. absent: No clause in the alert does the work of a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault.
    14. absent: The four corners of the message leave a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault unspecified.
    15. absent: Absent vote: a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault would have to be invented.
    16. absent: This reviewer looked for a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault and did not find it.
    17. absent: The text stays at other facts and never reaches a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault.
    18. absent: Without a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault in the wording, the element is missing.
    19. absent: Present would need a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault; that language is not used.
    20. absent: I record absent after confirming the product lacks a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault.
    21. absent: The alert does not identify a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault in any sentence.
    22. absent: Missing a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault is the reason for the absent vote.
    23. absent: This pass will not infer a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault from neighboring facts.
    24. absent: No quoted span equals a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault, so absent.
    25. absent: Independent judgment: a stated harm or severity beyond naming the sexual assault is not on the page.

Coded by SuperGrok Heavy 4.5

Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.

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Context

Background

NDSU posted the notice on its Safety Awareness Notices page. Remaining 2024-25 vehicle-theft and shots-fired notices queued.
Analysis

Key Findings

A sexual assault was reported in a campus residence hall during the early morning of March 3.
The notice includes 701-231-8998, Text-A-Tip, and RAINN / Rape and Abuse Crisis Center contacts.
Outcome
Reporting individual offered resources. Distinct from the May 1 off-campus fraternity third-party report on the same page.
Provenance

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Campus Alert Archive. "North Dakota State University: Sexual assault reported in a residence hall." Incident of March 3, 2026. Added August 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/north-dakota-state-university-residence-hall-sexual-assault-2026-03-03/

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