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CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.

Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault

Megan Poe April 11, 2024

When most people think about sexual assault, they imagine a brute act between a stranger and victim. However, 59% of sexual assaults happen to people who know the perpetrator, and they don’t happen by...

LISTEN AND LEARN — Elizabeth Smart participates in a Q&A session with Bailey Gomes of Platform Personalities shortly after finishing her speech about her kidnapping and recovery experience. Smart now has a foundation dedicated to sexual violence and assault victims and awareness.

Spreading awareness with Elizabeth Smart

Amelia Kashian October 5, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 2, activist and child advocate Elizabeth Smart spoke at the Northern Center Ballrooms regarding her experience as a kidnapping survivor. After experiencing many cases of sexual violence...

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