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Staying safe from sexual violence over spring break

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Elizabeth Skrinjar, president of Students Against Sexual Violence at Duquesne, said sexual violence needs to be discussed, especially at the university level. “People need to be vocal about it,” Skrinjar said. More than 40% of students experienced at least one sexually harassing behavior in college, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, a nonprofit that provides leadership in preventing … Continue reading Staying safe from sexual violence over spring break

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It’s time for bands to take accountability

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Nov. 4, 2021 When I was 14 — the rebellious years — I turned my taste toward the angsty, hometown-hating music defined by the pop punk genre. Listening to bands like State Champs, All Time Low, With Confidence and really any other band that embodied the careless attitude made me feel like I was understood. I felt safe. Even though … Continue reading It’s time for bands to take accountability

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Vatican must be accountable in light of sexual assault claims

2/28/2019 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist  On Feb. 22, the Vatican began a four-day meeting of 190 church leaders to address the ongoing issue of sexual abuse within the Church. The meeting was called “The Protection of Minors in the Church,” with an emphasis on listening to abuse victims and tackling the issue head-on — something that many church officials had hoped for, especially … Continue reading Vatican must be accountable in light of sexual assault claims

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Wuerl and Francis guilty of inaction; should be held accountable

10/18/2018 By Timothy Rush | Staff Writer On Oct. 12, as part of the tremors left in the wake of the revelations of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania over the course of several decades, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Wuerl. Cardinal Wuerl, now former archbishop of Washington, D.C., served as the eleventh bishop of Pittsburgh. Installed on March 25, … Continue reading Wuerl and Francis guilty of inaction; should be held accountable

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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 harassment builds toxic workplace culture

09/27/2018 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist Sexual harassment is an issue that has been ever-present in society throughout time, and it’s still a very serious one. It is an issue that has plagued American sports leagues, though it has been recently highlighted in the news surrounding the Dallas Mavericks. On Feb. 20, an investigative report done by Sports Illustrated brought to light various accounts … Continue reading Sexual harassment builds toxic workplace culture

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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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BREAKING: Police investigating sexual assault involving Duquesne student

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 09/03/2018 The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Sexual Assault Unit is investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred to a Duquesne student in the morning hours of Labor Day, according to a campus-wide crime alert email. At 9:44 a.m. on Sept. 3, Duquesne University Police responded to a report that a female Duquesne University student was allegedly sexually assaulted in an unaffiliated … Continue reading BREAKING: Police investigating sexual assault involving Duquesne student

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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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