Victim and advocates outline impact of Pa. budget impasse

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Taking a deep breathe, Maria Gardner said with an assertive tone that survivors of sexual violence need to be heard — but not at the cost of publicly displaying their most vulnerable moments. Especially not to sway Pennsylvania legislators to pass a state budget that is more than 100 days past the deadline. Despite this, Gardner stood in front of … Continue reading Victim and advocates outline impact of Pa. budget impasse

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Ford brave for coming forward with Kavanaugh accusations

10/04/2018 By Kailey Love | Managing Editor On Sept. 27, millions of people across the world were glued to phone screens and television sets, watching history unfold as a woman told her story about a boy who sexually assaulted her when she was 15 years old. In the era of #MeToo, these narratives are not an uncommon phenomenon. But this day was different. At stake, … Continue reading Ford brave for coming forward with Kavanaugh accusations

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BREAKING: Police investigate sexual assault on Duquesne’s campus

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 09/29/2018 On Sept. 29, a Duquesne University crime alert email informed students of a reported sexual assault that occurred on campus over the night of Sept. 28. A female Duquesne student walked into the Duquesne University police station on Sept. 29 at 4:26 p.m. to report the alleged assault, according to the email. The alert also said that the assault occurred in … Continue reading BREAKING: Police investigate sexual assault on Duquesne’s campus

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Sexual assault remains a pervasive problem on college campuses

09/20/2018 By Duke Staff In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the reckoning of long neglected sexual assault accusations at all societal levels continues to grab the headlines and hold offenders accountable. However, nearly a year after the birth of #MeToo, complacency is a threat to its momentum. With recent developments, it’s important to remember that actions at any age have consequences. Brett Kavanaugh, the … Continue reading Sexual assault remains a pervasive problem on college campuses

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Sexual assault petition gains traction on campus

Josiah Martin | Asst. A&E Editor 04/05/18 The campus organization Students Against Sexual Violence (SASV) has composed a petition to change Duquesne’s policy regarding sexual assault, making it an expellable offense. Duquesne does not hold an official stance on the matter. SASV wants the university’s position clarified. “The goal is to change the policy that is in place right now, which is pretty vague,” said … Continue reading Sexual assault petition gains traction on campus

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Police charge former Duquesne basketball player in Sept. 2 sexual assault case

Raymond Arke | News Editor 01/24/18 UPDATE: Washington appeared in court for his preliminary hearing, according to the criminal docket. His formal arraignment has been scheduled for March 22. 10/30/17 Charges of rape and sexual assault were filed against Duquesne student and former Dukes basketball player Nick Washington on Oct. 29. Washington, who is no longer listed on Duquesne’s 2017-18 Men’s Basketball roster, is facing … Continue reading Police charge former Duquesne basketball player in Sept. 2 sexual assault case

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BREAKING: Alleged sexual assault occurred on Sept. 27

Raymond Arke | News Editor 09/28/17 On the morning of Sept. 27, a female Duquesne University student reported a sexual assault to Duquesne Police. The assault was alleged to have occurred in male student’s Living Learning Center room after midnight on the 27, according to the crime alert email. Police reported that the victim had met the male student through an online dating site. The … Continue reading BREAKING: Alleged sexual assault occurred on Sept. 27

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Sexual assault larger than illegal immigrants

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor It is 2017, and rape is still not being taken seriously, even by people in the highest positions of power within the United States. On March 21, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer used a rape case at a Maryland high school to show why undocumented illegal immigrants are a major problem in the United States. A 14-year-old girl … Continue reading Sexual assault larger than illegal immigrants

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Duquesne wields thorough sexual assault program

By: Duke Staff In a time when newspapers are full of stories about universities mishandling sexual assault and rape cases, Duquesne University stands out as a school that is prepared to respond quickly, protect victims and see that justice is done. By reporting your experience or the experience of a friend, you can inspire other victims to come forward and prevent an attacker or harasser … Continue reading Duquesne wields thorough sexual assault program

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Evidence clears DU student of assault

By Kaye Burnet | News Editor The Allegheny County District Attorney’s office has dropped all charges against a Duquesne graduate student arrested in September for sexual assault after video surfaced that showed the student was somewhere else at the time of the attack, according to the office’s spokesman. Police arrested Rex Coughenour, 61, on Sept. 15 and accused him of attacking a pregnant woman. He … Continue reading Evidence clears DU student of assault

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