When yes means no: Blackouts and sexual assault
(11/12/17 7:36pm)
Jamie (which is not the real name of the victim) woke up on the floor next to a couch she didn’t recognize. The party was a few hours old.
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GPD: UF student arrested for threatening ex-girlfriend over text
(11/05/17 8:21pm)
Note: In January, the State of Florida failed to file charges against Yeung because of insufficient evidence.
UF to Greek women: Don’t get assaulted
(11/02/17 5:58pm)
"In that situation, I did everything right.”
Trump does not deserve a double standard when it comes to assault
(10/31/17 5:17pm)
Earlier this week, “Star Trek” and “Rent” actor Anthony Rapp revealed to the public the “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted him more than 30 years ago when he attended a party thrown at Spacey’s home.
We all deserve a Halloween free of sexual assault
(10/29/17 6:24pm)
If you’ve read or watched the news at all over the past few weeks, chances are you’ve seen the words “sexual assault” multiple times. After news dropped about Harvey Weinstein’s appalling past, more and more women from Hollywood have been coming out and sharing their stories. Following suit, millions of other women and men have felt empowered to share their history with sexual assault through the social media campaign #MeToo.
Sexual assault education at UF falls short when needed the most
(10/26/17 6:35pm)
Jane Doe (Jane Doe is not the actual name of the victim, but is used in place of it to ensure her safety) draws her third cigarette from the box of Marlboro cigarettes on the table between us. The box looks light.
Rape culture is very present — Harvey Weinstein has proven this
(10/22/17 4:38pm)
Harvey Weinstein’s actions are well-known to many within his company and others in the industry. Over the years, a few women have spoken out who were affected, but that number could climb as more speak out. Quentin Tarantino, for example, has taken responsibility for knowing about what the Hollywood mogul was doing but not taking action. Weinstein’s actions may seem like a narrow story that only applies to Hollywood, but it does have broader implications.
Weinstein scandal shows Hollywood is full of it
(10/17/17 6:25pm)
By now, everyone has read about the accusations surrounding Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein. His list of accusers has grown significantly over the last week, as dozens of women have now come out and accused him of sexual assault or rape.
It’s time we stop accepting sexual assault as the norm
(10/15/17 6:39pm)
We live in a society where sexual assault and abuse are not only too common but pretty much expected. We live in a society where those with power feel entitled to take what they assume they deserve. We live in a society where women are exploited. Worst of all, we live in a society that is allowing all of this to happen. Again. And again. And again.
Privilege is a blindfold
(09/26/17 11:43pm)
For those victim to it, the grotesque fact of racism is difficult to overstate. In furtive glances, tightened chests and cracked bones, it asserts itself with lethal, overwhelming force.
Feminism has to be more than a fad
(09/21/17 12:40am)
Step aside, Nike shorts and Chaco shoes. The must-have fashion trend this fall? Feminism. Well, kind of.
Review: Aronofsky’s 'Mother!' isn’t for the faint of heart
(09/19/17 6:56pm)
The film’s opening shot gives the viewer a glimpse into what they’re getting themselves into. It serves as a forewarning that watching “Mother!” is not going to be easy, not in the slightest. Darren Aronofsky’s previous films, including “The Wrestler” and “Black Swan,” are child’s play in comparison to his latest creation.
GPD: Student arrested for rape
(09/01/17 12:00am)
A student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for raping a woman at a party in a house near the UF Levin College of Law, Gainesville Police said.
Alachua County Rape Crisis Center seeks to strengthen services for sexual assault survivors
(08/01/17 12:00am)
Earlier this month, community leaders collaborated to lend support and solidarity at the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center’s second annual community outreach meeting.
Column: UF's defensive MVP doesn't even play football
(07/27/17 2:31pm)
Every meat-eating person knows one harsh truth: We don’t care how the sausage is made, and we prefer not to know. As long as the brats are delicious, who the hell cares?
Man attempts to rape woman in her apartment’s front entrance
(06/08/17 12:05am)
After a nearly daylong search, police found and arrested a man for attempting to rape a young Gainesville woman inside her apartment after he forced his way through her front door Tuesday night.
The Alachua County Victim Services seeks more counselors
(06/08/17 12:00am)
Nick McMillen has become a better person by being a counselor for the Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center, or at least his wife thinks so.
Popular notions of romance may be encouraging non-consensual sex
(04/11/17 10:47pm)
There’s an ailment afflicting young people today. It’s not a disease or a behavioral epidemic, but an idea. It is an idea that affects our entire approach to intimacy. It stems from our phobia of discomfort, of appearing foolish or being declined. It is the idea that there exists such a thing as a “right moment.” Allow me to elaborate.
Student Government hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Day
(04/11/17 12:04am)
About 300 UF students signed a pledge Monday to recognize that non-consensual sex is considered sexual assault.
Letter to the Editor: The flaws in Ben Shapiro’s criticism of rape culture
(04/10/17 11:00pm)
During Ben Shapiro’s speech on April 3, he criticized the term ‘rape culture’ as a slur against men. I was one of the “idiot protestors” at his event and specifically made my sign, which read “Stop Rape Culture,” for the talk. A sharp commentator who enlivens audiences with audacious statements on controversial issues, Shapiro tried to undermine the very real problem of sexual assault for college students, while blaming rape victims who do not report the crimes for helping to keep rapists out of jails. I address the problems with Shapiro’s claims, not only because they are potentially dangerous, but also to illustrate the often tenuous foundations of his fast “facts.”
