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…
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If you see something, say something this spring break
When it comes to sexual assault and sex under the influence, if you see something, say something.
Always be aware and cautious to keep yourself safe
The Miami Herald released on Friday that FIU business professor, David Ralston was taken into custody last Thursday after a month-long pursuit.
Sexual assault is not ambiguous
Widespread outrage has catapulted across the nation after a California judge made a careless decision to give former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner an astonishingly lenient sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious young woman.
Peer educators spreading awareness on campus
Cindy Guzman, one of the peer educator explained “Sometimes college can make you feel like an alien but we can help you adapt to the panther galaxy.”
‘Playing hard to get’ a symptom of rape culture
The idea that a woman who doesn’t pander to a man’s request for attention and his romantic advances is “playing hard to get” is taking away the strength and power of a woman’s “no.”
Guest Column: “It’s on us…all of us.”
Dr. Cathy Akens, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students opinion@fiusm.com FIU’s “It’s on Us” Campaign is not just a banner,…
Why FIU should be angry about sexual assault on campus
Image by Eduardo Merille via Flickr Marilyn Figueroa | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com “It’s on Us” hangs on a banner between Blue Garage and Gold…
Editorial: Now it actually is On Us
Image by LillyYellow via Flickr Editorial Board | FIUSM opinion@fiusm.com Last week, students received an email informing them of a sexual assault that took place…
Young woman who reported being raped by an FIU football player shared details of event
The University student whose report of sexual assault was made on Saturday, April 4, spoke about her ordeal to 7News earlier this week.
