Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Over the years, Students Against Sexual Violence at Duquesne University has hosted an annual art show to provide an outlet for students to share their stories through art. But Friday’s art show looked a little different. Instead of a room filled with painted canvases, sketches or ceramics, the room was filled with stands displaying poetry — the art of the … Continue reading Turning wounds into words with art
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
Baylee Martin | Staff Writer 04/15/2021 This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and Duquesne will be taking all of April to educate the community on the realities of sexual assault and violence, while providing resources for students aimed at preventing and eliminating this overarching issue. The university’s Students Against Sexual Violence (SASV) organization has been combating and raising awareness concerning the issue … Continue reading Student organizations tackle Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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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