Sexual Assault

Apr 4, 2018

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Check out these upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month events! Take Back the Night Wednesday, April 4 Stafford Commons | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The rally and march will be followed by a survivor speak-out session. Reclaim the Night Thursday, April 5 Counseling Center | 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. This set of two workshops…

Apr 4, 2018

Sexual Violence Resources on Campus

We’ve compiled a list of resources on campus for primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence. GLBT Center* –LGBTQQ Counseling Group Women’s Center* –24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline: 919-515-4444 –Trained advocates who are available for crisis intervention and emotional support for students who have experienced sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking –Referrals for legal, medical, emotional,…

Jan 31, 2018

Why hasn’t the #MeToo movement come to NC State?

Shawn Fredericks | Staff Writer #MeToo is a phenomenon that is taking over the globe, from #Yoweshi in China to the hills of Bollywood and Mollywood, where South Asian women are challenging the sexist practices of the film industry. The hashtag started in the U.S. in 2017 with actress Alyssa Milano. Milano called for survivors…

Nov 15, 2017

Kenton’s Corner: Assault Isn’t A Party Problem

Kenton Gibbs | Staff Writer With the pervasiveness of sexual assault in Hollywood and elsewhere recently coming to light, there’s something I have to say. Sexual assault and interpersonal violence are not topics which should become split along party lines. I am one of those people that feels like most problems of our society can…

Feb 1, 2017

Sexual assault town hall recap

Keilah Davis | Staff Writer   On Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. in Talley Piedmont Ballroom, Student Government hosted over 120 students, staff, and community members at its Sexual Assault Prevention Town Hall. Soraya Russell, a junior studying finance and international studies and the director of University Affairs within Student Government, was a primary organizer…

Oct 27, 2016

The Pack Does it’s Part to Prevent Sexual Assault

Anahzsa Jones | Managing Editor On Oct. 14, student government held the It’s On Us Call to Action event in Stafford Commons. The event was part of It’s On Us week, from Oct. 10-14, a national initiative started in 2014 as a way to combat rape culture and sexual assault on college campuses. NC State…