Men’s participating is crucial to end rape culture
Clara Barros/ Contributing Writer Angela Davis once said that, “in a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” We…
rape culture
Rape and sexual assault should not be cultural obscurity
In major news outlets, rape cases are hardly broadcasted or shown. Such is the case of the recent Rockville Rape which took place in the city of Rockville, Maryland.
Claw & Growl News & Opinion Talk Show April 7
The Claw & Growl discusses all the different aspects of rape culture and interviews Wendy Ordonez from the Victim Empowerment Program on sexual assault and the different resources available to FIU students.
Stop excusing the phrase, “Boys will be boys”
Daniela Perez/ Staff Writer Any woman can empathize with the constant defense mechanisms used by adults to describe boys and men. Regardless of sexuality, the…
Fame not an excuse for victim-blaming
Caroline Lozano/ Contributing Writer I’ve always admired Johnny Depp for his acting ability and the films he starred in. Some of his films like “Edward…
Editorial: sexual assault can happen to anyone, anywhere
When it comes to sexual assault or harassment, there is no such thing as a “perfect” victim. Nothing is black and white. Anyone can be…
Society needs to confront rape culture’s toxicity
Maytinee Kramer/ Assistant Opinion Director According to a 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, “sexual violence, stalking and intimate partner violence are major…
Women are not objects
Fabienne Fleurantin/ Staff Writer They just wanted to get from point A to point B. If only things were that simple. Grocery shopping should be a…
Women’s center to screen sexual assault documentary “Audrie & Daisy”
Written by: Barbara Andrade /Staff Writer Maria Falzone, comedian and one of the most sought-after college speakers, wants to teach students about sex and as part…
Women’s Center to Host Take Back the Night Event
Written by: Lizandra Portal / Contributing Writer Sexual assault is more common on college campuses compared to other types of crimes. Among undergraduate students, 23.1 percent…