In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, two campus resources that provide support and knowledge to prevent sexual misconduct and/or aid survivors are highlighted.
Tag: sexual assault
I’m not a survivor, I’m a victim
“The Luckiest Girl Alive” allowed me to embrace my trauma and move forward on my healing journey.
Long Beach State takes back the night
“Take Back the Night” is an event held on many college campuses to bring awareness to sexual assault and domestic abuse. Many on-campus organizations participated in this years demonstration on LBSU campus.
LBSU students get their struggles off their backs
YWCA presented dozens of decorated T-shirts to raise awareness about sexual assault.
Hannah Brimer highlights importance of #MeToo in latest exhibition
In such stark political times, some student artists have decided to weaponize their brushes in order to shed light on social issues they’re passionate about. The latest exhibit at the School of Art Galleries, “Luminance,” highlights the artistic work of three students: Hannah Brimer, Riley Natividad and Sylvan Steightiff. The[Read More…]
Republicans attempt to reverse effects of #Metoo
Christine Blasey Ford addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday to deliver her testimony of sexual assault allegations she made against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee. Republicans have, surely, noticed the widespread effect of the “#MeToo” movement and its capability to disgrace the societal status of powerful men[Read More…]
The disgrace and disappointment of America’s ‘TV dad’
America not only lost someone many people grew up calling their “TV dad,” but a pioneer who broke down barriers and served as a positive role model for millions of fans. It is a true shame to see someone as highly regarded as Bill Cosby fall from his moral pedestal.[Read More…]
CSULB hosts ‘Take Back the Night’
A small but mighty congregation commanded the attention of the campus Wednesday with loud chants and neon signs as they marched across campus to Take Back the Night. The international event has been fighting for equality and raising awareness of sexual harassment since 1976. This year’s annual event was hosted[Read More…]
Sexual assault survivors to reclaim the streets during Take Back the Night
An international awareness event and demonstration will make its way to Cal State Long Beach Wednesday evening to Take Back the Night for sexual assault victims — literally. Take Back the Night will be hosted by the Women’s and Gender Equity Center and Associated Students Inc. April 18. The beginning[Read More…]
Police respond to calls concerning assault, grand theft and vandalism
Push comes to shove – Police received a call reporting an assault in the area surrounding the Human Services and Design buildings at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1. The student claimed the subject confronted the individual, shoved him and then fled the scene before University authorities arrived. “The subject in this[Read More…]