Sexual Assault

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1 "Through the Lens of a Panther" project collects photos of community
Northern Iowan 119:51, p.1
The Green Dot program at UNI is hosting a project throughout April called "Through the Lens of a Panther". Students, faculty, and staff can submit photos taken on campus to show each other what community and UNI means to all of us; photo.
2 "What Were You Wearing" exhibit aims to spread sexual assault awareness
Northern Iowan 119:40, p.1
The Office of Compliance Equity Management (OCEM) created an exhibit that displays outfits worn by sexual assault survivors to educate viewers about the pervasiveness of sexual assaults. The exhibit will be available throughout the month of April for viewing; photo.
3 Supporting survivors at UNI
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.1
Student leaders share resources UNI offers for survivors of sexual assault; photo.
4 Student body president, vice-president create plans for new semester
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.2
Student Body President Samantha Bennett and Vice President Alisanne Struck have been advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, an inclusive Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) culture, and more online core classes, among other initiatives; photo.
5 El estudio del campus sobre la violencia sexual
Northern Iowan 118:9, p.5
The Compliance and Equity management Office will be conducting an anonymous survey, the "Know More" survey, to learn about sexual violence on campus. Read in English on page 1; photo.
6 Cost of going out every weekend
Northern Iowan 118:9, p.3
Samantha Goodman discusses the impact drinking has on college students; photo.
7 UNI to survey sexual violence on campus
Northern Iowan 118:9, p.1
The Compliance and Equity Management Office will be conducting an anonymous survey, the "Know More" survey, to learn about sexual violence on campus. Read in Spanish on page 5; photo.
8 Interpreters Theatre hosts social change display
Northern Iowan 117:54, p.4
The Interpreters Theatre hosted an event in Lang Hall on April 27 to showcase four student installations, including performances dealing with sexual assault, climate change, gun-related suicide, and human trafficking; photos.
9 Submissions wanted for "What Were You Wearing?" Exhibit
Northern Iowan 117:42, p.4
UNI's Office of Compliance and Equity Management are asking for volunteers to tell their story of sexual assault for the exhibit "What Were You Wearing?" and they emphasize that sexual assault is never the victim's fault. The virtual exhibit will coincide with Sigma Phi Epsilon's Sexual Assault Awareness Week, April 12-16; photos.
10 Sexual Assault reported on campus
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2
UNI police release a report of a recent sexual assault on campus to the student body.
11 Crime Brief: Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.2
A rape was reported to the UNI police by a student on Sunday, February 23.
12 Crime brief: sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2
On February 16, the UNI student body received an email that a rape had been reported to UNI police by a student.
13 NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.1
Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos.
14 Wellness Services: homecoming safety tips
Northern Iowan 116:9, p.3
Student Wellness Services provides tips on how to have a safe homecoming; photo.
15 UNI Crime Alert sent to campus
Northern Iowan 116:2, p.2
UNI Office of Public Safety issued a campus-wide email stating that a rape had occurred on campus.
16 Take Back the Night honors victims
Northern Iowan 115:51, p.2
Take Back the Night was held at Maucker Union on April 18, sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program and the Northern Iowa Feminists. The rally honors the survivors of sexual violence; photo.
17 SipEp raises awareness with See-SAAW
Northern Iowan 115:48, p.1
Sigma Phi Epsilon started Sexual Assault Awareness Week with their annual See-SAAW event to raise money for Riverview Center, a non-profit agency that supports people affected by sexual assault; photo.
18 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:36, p.2
A sexual assault was reported on campus on February 17.
19 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:29, p.2
A sexual assault was reported on campus on January 20.
20 Allegation needs to be investigated
Northern Iowan 115:21, p.4
Wolfe writes a response to Albie Nicol's October 29 Northern Iowan article "Where are the democrats?" about sexual assault allegations against senator Cory Booker. In the author's opinion, allegations need to be taken seriously and investigated. Wolfe also discusses how race impacts critique and perception, and that although neither political party has made gender violence prevention a priority, the Democrats have done a better job of holding people accountable; photo.
21 Professor discusses diversity in the media
Northern Iowan 115:19, p.4
Professor Gayle Rhineberger-Dunn presented "Myth vs. Reality: Race, Gender, and (In)justice in the Media" at the Rod Library on October 25. Her talk focused on how the media shapes our reality about race, gender, crime and injustices; photo.
22 Where are the democrats?
Northern Iowan 115:19, p.3
In the author's opinion, both the Democrat and Republican parties need to respond when political figures face allegations of sexual assault. Nicol discusses the recent reports against Senator Cory Booker; photos.
23 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.2
A sexual assault on October 20 was reported by the Office of Public Safety. This marks the third reported incident this semester.
24 Kavanaugh allegations lead to slippery slopes
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.3
In the author's opinions, allegations seem to have risen to the point where they can ruin reputations and careers without evidence. Horning discusses the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford's allegations of sexual assault against him; photo.
25 Projects educates on violence, assault, abuse
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.5
The Clothesline Project will return to campus for its fifth year on October 26. Organized by the Women and Gender Studies department, the project is a national campaign addressing violence against women; photos.
26 LTE: Response to "A few questions"
Northern Iowan 115:17, p.3
Mohammad Rawwas, a senior management information systems major, writes a letter to the editor in response to the October 15 article by marketing professor Dennis Clayson, "Letter to the editor: A few questions." Clayson's letter was published in response to Albie Nicol's October 11 article "Assault doesn't need to be recounted to be valid." Rawwas discusses Clayton's questions, which related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing, sexual assault, and injustice; photo.
27 Letter to the editor: A few questions
Northern Iowan 115:15, p.3
Dennis Clayson, professor in the College of Business, writes a series of questions in response to Albie Nicol's October 11 article regarding Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
28 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:14, p.2
A email sent by the Office of Public Safety reported the second sexual assault of the semester, which occurred on October 8.
29 Assault doesn't need to be recounted to be valid
Northern Iowan 115:14, p.3
The author argues against a culture that disbelieves victims of sexual assault and discusses Brett Kavanaugh's appointment as Supreme Court Justice; photos.
30 The trouble with Kavanaugh
Northern Iowan 115:13, p.4
In the author's opinion, Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the United States Supreme Court will be detrimental to the nation. Stekl argues against the USA's current liberal-electoral democracy; photos.
31 Why we must believe women
Northern Iowan 115:12, p.3
The author argues that individual choices regarding who and what to believe are important, especially in cases where others are expressing pain. Ave argues that a disregard for others' pain, particularly women, has serious consequences; photo.
32 LTE: The evidence backs ups Ford's credibility
Northern Iowan 115:12, p.3
Student Mohammed Rawwas writes a letter to the editor in response to the piece "Delay drives Kavanaugh accusation" published in the Northern Iowan on September 27. Rawwas argues that Christine Blasey Ford's claims are credible and asks the previous letter-writer to reconsider their stance and retract the claims about the validity of Ford's claims; photo. Note: A correction in the 10/08/2018 issue of the Northern Iowan states that the author of the piece was incorrectly identified as Mohammed Rawwas, UNI professor of marketing, and the letter was written by Mohammed Rawwas, senior MIS major.
33 Is Kavanaugh the right choice?
Northern Iowan 115:11, p.3
The author discusses Christine Blasey Ford's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sexual assault, concluding that Ave believes her; photo.
34 LTE: Delay drives Kavanaugh accusation
Northern Iowan 115:10, p.3
Lucas Boyer, chairman of Young Americans for Freedom, writes a letter to the editor in response to the previous Northern Iowan piece "Kavanaugh hearing must be postponed." Boyer discusses the seriousness of sexual assault as well as importance and timing of the allegations, concluding that Ford's upcoming testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee is vital.
35 Senate must postpone hearing
Northern Iowan 115:8, p.3
In the author's opinion, the Senate Judiciary Committee should postpone Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote to allow time for investigating sexual assault allegations against him; photo.
36 Sexual Assault Reported
Northern Iowan 115:2, p.2
A sexual assault was reported on August 18; contact information for support is provided.
37 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 114:51, p.2
Over the weekend, the Office of Public Safety reported that a sexual assault had occurred. This marks the third report of the semester.
38 Exhibit asks 'What Were You Wearing?'
Northern Iowan 114:51, p.4
The exhibit 'What Were You Wearing?' seeks to raise awareness of sexual assault and how clothing in not the cause of sexual assault.
39 SigEp seeSAAWs for sexual assault awarness
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.4
Sigma Phi Epsilon held their annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week starting with their 24-hour seesaw event. More events through out the week to come, photo.
40 Feminist bring comedians
Northern Iowan 114:49, p.5
Northern Iowa Feminists hosted two female comedians as part of Women to the Front, a feminist non-profit action group. They will be collection donations for Moms Demand Action for Common Sense Gun Laws.
41 Bringing emotional abuse to the spotlight
Northern Iowan 114:30, p.3
Columnist Wolfe discuses the sexual assault claim against actor Aziz Ansari and addresses the wider issue of sexual assaults in today's culture. It is important to get an enthusiastic yes before perusing sex with a partner.
42 Sexual assaults reported on-campus
Northern Iowan 114:30, p.2
Two sexual assaults occurred over the weekend. These are the first two sexual assaults reported this semester and the fifth and sixth assaults reported this year.
43 Globes address sexual assault
Northern Iowan 114:28, p.3
Columnist Ortiz discuses the 75th Golden Globe Awards. Every actor wore black to take a stand against sexual assault. Oprah Winfrey becomes the first black women to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award; photo.
44 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 114:27, p.2
A sexual assault was report on campus. This is the third report this week, and the fourth report overall for this academic year.
45 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 114:26, p.2
In the last three days, two sexual assaults have been reported at UNI. There have been three reports total so far this year.
46 Speaking up amidst allegations
Northern Iowan 114:25, p.3
Columnist Wolfe discusses rape culture and how it relates to UNI's campus. She also shares her experiences with sexual harassment; photo.
47 Why is everything politicized?
Northern Iowan 114:23, p.3
Columnist Schrad argues that the public makes decisions on issues based on political ideologies rather than facts and has the tendency to over politicize controversial issues; photo.
48 Sexual assault campaign is problematic
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.4
Columnist Wolfe discusses the #MeToo campaign. Wolfe thinks there needs to be more emphasis on actions that can be taken and on bystander interventions; photo.
49 Clothesline Project brings awareness
Northern Iowan 114:15, p.2
UNI's Women and Gender Studies (WGS) Program hosted the Clothesline Project to raise awareness of violence against women as a part of the Relationship Violence Awareness Month. People who have been effected by violence could write anonymous messages on the t-shirts that would be hung up around the Union; photo.
50 Movie mongul commits sexual assault
Northern Iowan 114:14, p.3
Columnist Ortiz discusses the sexual assault accusations against Harvey Weinstein who is a founder of Weinstein company and a Hollywood studios producer. He was accused of multiple sexual assaults from multiple women; photo.