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

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Azimipour: I did this to be true to myself

Azimipour: I did this to be true to myself

September 29, 2022

Content warning: This story includes mentions of sexual assault. “I'm doing this to be true to myself.” Nov. 15, 2021 There were moments in my battle against the Office of Equity in which I was...

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who testified last week about sexual assault allegations levied at President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Northwestern students have since been coming forward and reporting past sexual misconduct incidents to the Office of Equity.

Office of Equity sees uptick in sexual misconduct reports following Ford testimony

October 2, 2018

More than 20 million people watched Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, after Ford accused Kavanaugh of...

The Spectrum: My reality of surviving sexual assault (Not just surviving)

January 20, 2017

This essay is part of The Spectrum, a weekly forum in our Opinion section for marginalized voices to share their perspectives. To submit a piece for The Spectrum or discuss story ideas, please email [email protected]. When...

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

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

April 26, 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...

Vakil: Free speech is a loaded gun

Vakil: Free speech is a loaded gun

February 7, 2016

When I saw the headline “Pro-Rape ‘Men’s Rights’ Group Plans Saturday Rally in Chicago” on my Facebook newsfeed a few days ago, my jaw dropped. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I assumed many...

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