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Shedding Light on Sexual Assault Awareness

Written by Matthew Goldsmith and Skye Melcher • April 26, 2021

Warning: This story mentions sexual assault, which could be triggering to some readers. According to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, 13% of all college students experience sexual...

Title IX Procedures Updated

Written by Meah Copeland, Reporter • October 1, 2020

Title IX, a civil rights law, is based on protecting people from sexual misconduct on campuses. It was updated in May by the United States Department of Education and the University of Central Missouri...

Turnout for Healthy Sexuality and Relationship Fair more than doubles in second year

Written by Colby Crowder • October 8, 2018

For the second year, the Elliott Student Union held the Healthy Sexuality & Relationship Fair on Oct. 2 to advocate safe sex, discuss different sexualities and sexual assault prevention. An estimated...

What were you wearing?

Written by Denise Elam • April 25, 2018

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Clothes ranging from pajamas to prom dresses hang in Room 238 in the Elliott Student Union this week. The clothes are part of the “What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Installation...

Spotlight hosts Let's Talk on Domestic Violence

Written by Naporsha Williams • October 11, 2017

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The University of Central Missouri’s Spotlight hosted a Let’s Talk event Tuesday, Oct. 5, to discuss the warning signs and solutions for domestic violence. This was the third...

Healthy Sexuality and Relationship Fair draws about 200 participants

Written by Chris Holmberg • October 9, 2017

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Sex is a highly stigmatized activity, and that stigma can further, or even create, issues for people. To counter that stigma, several groups recently worked together to create an...

Sexual assault act under revision

Written by Leah Kemple • September 14, 2017

Title IX is under review, but what is it? The Department of Education is reviewing Title IX, an equal opportunity act, and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Thursday, Aug. 7 that she intends to...