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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Augustine: Alcohol should not be a mask for sexual assault

Augustine: Alcohol should not be a mask for sexual assault

April 2, 2019

In the age of #MeToo, where the tide is turning to protect survivors, college campuses — places where sexual assault often occurs — are working to devise strategies to reduce instances of assault....

Phillips: Aziz Ansari situation highlights need to readdress our understanding of consent

January 23, 2018

In the past few weeks, I have found myself engaged in several conversations with my friends, family and even coworkers about the culture of sex and dating today. I’ve heard questions like: Why is it...

Vakil: Schools should have more thoughtful discussion on rape, consent

Vakil: Schools should have more thoughtful discussion on rape, consent

April 27, 2016

Growing up, I had a good grasp of the words “rape” and “consent.” Like many students, in high school I was taught that “no means no” and that women are never “asking for it.” Rape myths...

Letter to the Editor: Consent is a simple concept

October 6, 2014

Editor’s Note: This Letter to the Editor is in response to a column published in Friday’s print edition, titled “Know the true meaning of consent before you hook up I would like to offer the...

Patel: Know the true meaning of consent before you hook up

Patel: Know the true meaning of consent before you hook up

October 2, 2014

When you think about the things that make a party fun, what do you think of? You think of the chance to hang out with friends, get to know a few new people – but there are varying levels of “getting...

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