Donald Trump’s affect on rape culture
Melissa Nunez – Opinions and Features Editor As of Jan. 20, Donald Trump, a New York billionaire, assumed responsibility as the 45th president of the United States. But Trump was renowned long
Take Back the Night: ‘We are united. We will Believe. We can end it’
Melissa Nunez – General Assignment Reporter Since 1998, “Take Back the Night” has been an event designed to establish a safe, empowering space where survivors of sexual assault and their allies unite to share
Not anymore program raises awareness of sexual assault
J’Mari Hughes — Copy Editor Women ages 18 to 24 are at an elevated risk of experiencing sexual violence, according to the National Sexual Assault Hotline. It also said sexual violence is
Take Back the Night, a rally against sexual violence
Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Life after rape is not easy and it takes support, said UCONN student Suzy Berthiaume. On Tuesday April 18, Southern hosted Take Back the Night, a
SART aiding the transition from victim to survivor
Alex Palmieri – News Writer The Sexual Assault Resource Team at Southern provides a collaborative victim-centered team response to sexual assault. On the Southern website, it says SART’s task is to provide
SCSU and Misconduct Training
Melissa Nunez – General Assignment Reporter Incoming freshman were exposed to a more efficient version of Haven’s sexual misconduct training, while all faculty and staff are required to complete the updated training by
Walk and panel shine light on sexual violence
Tyler Korponai – Photo Editor On Thursday, March 31, the Women’s Studies program welcomed all to join an open discussion about topics often swept aside to the peripherals of our attention. “Our main
SCSU comes together to “Take Back the Night”
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter “Sexual Assault” is defined as including “any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Falling under the definition
Self defense course teaches sexual assault awareness
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter For universities sexual assault has become a prominent issue, being brought to light by students and faculty. The battle against sexual assault has been reinforced by
Former SCSU instructor scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court
Josh Falcone – News Editor Last Oct. 8, a university English 110 class, watched as their instructor William Friskey was escorted from the classroom by some of his peers. Friskey had been
Residence halls educate students during ‘No Means Yes but Harder’ program
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter One out of four women are predicted to be victims of sexual assault during their college career, according to the New York State Coalition Against Sexual
Women for and against feminism share their views on gender equality and stereotypes
Anisa Jibrell – General Assignment Reporter Women lie, men lie, but numbers don’t. Antifeminism, an online movement and ideology that casts a cloud of doubt over the concept of feminism and its
Students concerned about safety after campus crimes reported
Kelsey Latham – Special to the Southern News Southern students were left on alert Halloween weekend after two students were robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning. According to Southern Police there were