Ruby Phillips, Columnist
January 23, 2018
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
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 so hard to say no? Why do...
Marissa Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 22, 2018
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
Please be advised that this column contains reference to sexual assault and rape. Sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein rocked Hollywood. Weinstein’s history of using power and influence against dozens of women...
Jack Hume, Op-Ed Contributor
January 19, 2018
Filed under Contributors, Opinion
Northwestern is one of the best places in the world to think, learn and contribute. Our school’s resources — its location, endowment, faculty and students — are a potent combination of strengths that lead the way in making ste...
December 10, 2017
December 7, 2017
Filed under Letters to Editor, Opinion
For background, I identify as a cisgender Asian American woman and am not a member of any sorority. I am also currently studying abroad and have been following campus conversations about sexual assault related to Greek life through...
Mariana Alfaro and Troy Closson
November 10, 2017
Filed under Letters from Editor, Opinion
Sometimes the systems in place to combat abuse are not successful in stopping dangerous behaviors. That’s when we — as allies, as witnesses, as bystanders — have to step up.
The last month has seen countless sexual harassment...
Troy Closson, Opinion Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion
On Monday, Florida State University announced an indefinite suspension of all fraternities and sororities following the recent death of Andrew Coffey, a fraternity pledge who died at an off-campus party. The announcement also cited a separate incident i...
November 2, 2017
Filed under Letters to Editor, Opinion
Content Warning: Sexual assault, sexual violence, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, fraternity culture, rape culture
Former Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers, I’ve been silent too long and it’s time I told you publicly: stop rushing a ne...
Wesley Shirola, Op-Ed Contributor
October 30, 2017
Filed under Contributors, Opinion
Women have played an integral part in the United States military for most of this country’s history. In the Civil War, over 400 women disguised themselves as men to fight on the battlefields. When World War II broke out in the...
Gabrielle Bienasz, Op-Ed Contributor
October 30, 2017
Filed under Contributors, Opinion
I won’t forget the moment I stopped feeling safe on this campus.
I was walking along the Lakefill and looked down at my phone to see this email:
“On February 2, 2017, the Sexual Harassment Prevention Office received...
Mariana Alfaro, Opinion Editor
October 22, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Like many women, I heard about Harvey Weinstein and, though it hurt me, I was not surprised. I saw hundreds of #MeToo posts on social media and felt pain but, again, no surprise. I even thought of posting my own #MeToo story,...
Margaux MacColl, Op-Ed Contributor
October 16, 2017
Filed under Contributors, Opinion
I was in the room of a fraternity house on campus, watching TV with two men. One was a good friend I’ll call “Joe,” and the other an acquaintance I’ll call “Nate.” Nate sat next to me on the couch, our legs touching....
