Posts Tagged ‘sexual assault’
President Stroble defends university’s sexual assault policy
Webster University President Elizabeth Stroble responds to Conservatory alumna Mackie Saylor’s letter, “Webster sexual assault policy needs drastic reform.” Stroble outlines how Webster strives to prevent sexual assault on campus.
Read MoreCatcalls aren’t compliments
“Newsflash, buddy, the 1950s are long gone.” Kalani slams Steve Santagati for his ignorant comments defending catcalling, which were recently featured on CNN in response to a viral anti-street harassment YouTube video.
Read MoreWebster sexual assault policy needs drastic reform
The many harassment cases and protests on campus worry Conservatory alumna Mackie Sayor. She urges Webster to change its sexual assault policy, or risk student safety.
Read MoreEditorial: Furthering the discussion on sexual assault
The Journal will strive over the next year to cover the issue of sexual assault as the discussion moves forward in our government and on Webster’s campus.
Read More“Its On Us” helps prevent and report sexual assault
Webster students and faculty provide awareness about the “It’s On Us” campaign by changing their Facebook profile pictures in support of sexual assault victims and bystander intervention.
Read MoreWebster basketball player started college career after sexual assault
Kailiann Rikard was in her first week of school at Webster University when she became victim of a sexual assault. She dropped out of school and moved back home for two weeks. But her parents and new found Webster family brought her back to the life she almost left behind.
Read MoreChallenge of college rape persists despite directive
One in five women are raped or sexually assaulted during their years in college, according to research from the U.S. Justice Department.
Read MoreSexual assaults go unreported
Only 10 percent of rapes on college campuses get reported, according to The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.
Read MoreStudents and staff take on violence against women at MCISA event
Webster University hosts One Billion Rising, a campaign in solidarity with women around the world to rise up and speak out about violence against women.
Read MoreWebster University student assaulted at Edgar Road and Highway 44
A Webster University student reported being assaulted after he was pulled under the Edgar Road and Highway 44 overpass the night of Feb. 5. The student claimed the assault was sexual in nature. The Webster Groves Police Department (WGPD) is investigating.
The assault occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 5. Patch reported that “police described the suspect as a white male 30-40 years old, average height and weight.”