Authorities say a University of Minnesota student was raped in her dorm room by two young men, one of whom was armed with a knife.
Perpetrators of sexual assault deserve lasting punishment
Opinions editor Jamie Bernard believes perpetrators of sexual assault deserve severe punishment.
Students rally against sexual assault
Participants of FemCom’s “Take Back the Night” rally marched to raise awareness of their cause, which is to make the campus a safe walking environment at night.
Sexual assault reporting is not a fad
Opinions Editor Jamie Bernard wants to make sure sexual assault awareness is not a fad that dies out.
University to implement online education, training for sexual harassment
Student focus groups selected Not Anymore as a possible website St. Thomas can use for online education and training on sexual harassment and assault.
Emily Erickson takes on sexual misconduct prevention coordinator role
The Dean of Students Office hired Emily Erickson as the university’s new Sexual Misconduct Prevention Coordinator, a position created earlier this year.
New position fights sexual misconduct, mobilizes students
The St. Thomas Dean of Students Office created a new position to focus solely on addressing sexual misconduct prevention, education and training at the university.
Obama addresses sexual violence on college campuses
President Barack Obama unveiled a public awareness campaign Friday called “It’s On Us” to prevent sexual assault.
News in :90 – May 7, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, May 7, 2014.
National spotlight shines on campus sexual assault
St. Thomas will participate in a nationwide survey relating to how universities and colleges handle sexual assault and rape.
Letter to the Editor: I’m asking for it; give me consent
April is sexual assault awareness month, but unfortunately it has come and will go without recognition here at St. Thomas.
Task force seeks protections for rape victims
The Obama administration is taking steps designed to help colleges and universities reduce sexual assaults on their campuses and provide better protections for the victims when they do occur.
U of M student sexually assaulted by man impersonating a cop
A University of Minnesota student reported she was sexually assaulted after she agreed to take a ride from a man claiming to be a cop early Sunday.