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Olympic aspirations: Aly Raisman goes beyond the gold

By Jalen Wade Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman once used platforms for her gymnastics routines. Now, she uses them to speak out against sexual assault. On Thursday, March 28, Raisman spoke to a packed hall in Stamp Student Union’s Grand Ballroom about the trials and tribulations of being a professional athlete and survivor of sexual abuse. Raisman was brought in as part of “Hear the … Continue reading Olympic aspirations: Aly Raisman goes beyond the gold

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Take Back the Night event educates students on sexual assault and supports survivors

By Grace Dille The CARE To Stop Violence Office and the University Health Center hosted the annual Take Back the Night event April 25, allowing students the opportunity to share their stories and work together to combat sexual assault through social media platforms. This year’s theme stemmed from the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements that have surfaced in recent months, according to Campus Advocates Respond and … Continue reading Take Back the Night event educates students on sexual assault and supports survivors

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Health Center facilitates conversation about sexual assault

By Zoe Rader University Health Center peer leaders hosted “Speak Up,” an event to build a conversation centered around sexual assault and the #MeToo movement April 23 at The Board and Brew on Route 1.   The two-hour discussion included lessons led by peer leaders, poems performed by students and an interactive dialogue with the audience. The event was followed by an hour of free … Continue reading Health Center facilitates conversation about sexual assault

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