By: Hannah Sgambellone ~Staff Writer~ Though it was once a taboo topic of conversation, campus rape is now a much more common subject of conversation and controversy. After media-grabbing preventative measures such as Lady Gaga’s “Til It Happens to You” and the documentary film “The Hunting Ground,” sexual assault on college campuses can no longer be ignored. This April, Xavier is taking several steps to combat sexual assault on and off campus. Xavier hosted awareness-raising events such as the Phallacies male theater troupe, who spoke on men’s role in ending rape culture. On April 20th, students will have the opportunity to … Continue reading Sexual Assault Awareness Month Speakers, events aim to raise awareness

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“Stop the Silence, Stop the Violence” brings awareness to domestic abuse

24 Oct 2014

By: Regina Wright ~Staff Writer~ Xavier’s chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) hosted “Stop the Silence, Stop the Violence” on Oct. 20 as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The issue of domestic violence has been brought back into the spotlight after some high-profile cases of abuse. “Recently in the media, there have been several domestic violence incidents within sports, entertainment and the music industry, thus we felt it is time to bring awareness to campus and to educate people on what domestic violence is,” Briana Davis, president of the Pan-Hellenic Council, said. Attendees at the “Stop the Silence” … Continue reading “Stop the Silence, Stop the Violence” brings awareness to domestic abuse

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Xavier introduces SWAG program

11 Sep 2014

By: Justin Worthing ~Staff Writer~ Xavier’s Title IX Office and the Office of Student Integrity are looking for eight peer educators (PEs) for their new Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG). If accepted, PEs will facilitate events and programs which will educate students on specific wellness issues, such as sexual health, gender identity and alcohol and drug use. PEs will also receive a $1,000 stipend over one year. “(SWAG) is the result of a (two-year) grant that we received from Xavier’s Women of Excellence group to specifically do peer education around wellness issues,” Jean Griffin, director of Student Integrity, said. “(SWAG … Continue reading Xavier introduces SWAG program