Parents of sexual assault victim address President James Danko and the Butler community after denied access to speak to the president.
Sexual assault allegation prompts response from students, Butler administration
A past Butler University student filed a civil rights complaint after she claims the university did not inform her of her options following her case of sexual assault. Members of the Butler community respond after the story broke in the Indianapolis Star on Jan. 29.
Indiana University students create flyers that mock victims of sexual assault
Butler students react to photos of the anti-sympathy rape posters which spread via social media.
Miller: Indiana colleges could be doing better with sexual assault
Managing editor Marisa Miller looks at recent sexual assault and Title IX issues at Indiana colleges, including those involving athletes.
Danko’s State of The University addressed Big East, construction, sexual assault, among others
By: Marais Jacon-Duffy Editor-in-Chief University President James Danko highlighted progress made and progress yet to be made in his State of the University address this morning. He discussed issues such as sexual assault, Butler’s move to the Big East, new facilities and construction on campus, changes in administrative positions and also addressed an article published in…
Groped, violated and assailed: Scared victims suffer under silence and stigma
COLIN LIKAS and EMILY WILLIAMS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and STAFF REPORTER Phrases like, “she dressed provocatively,” “she acted promiscuously,” and “she had it coming” are part of it. So is not reporting what happened because of feelings of helplessness and fear. These ideas all contribute to the stigma associated with sexual assault. But various Butler University organizations…
OPINION | Sexual Assault Awareness Week should make lasting impact
Sexual Assault Awareness Week has come to Butler University again, compelling campus to think about a subject many want to ignore. These programs perfectly demonstrate the right way to involve people on the topic: education and respect for human beings. Sexual assault occurs with terrifying frequency in the world, this country and at Butler. These…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Take a stand against sexual assault
Sexual assault remains one of the most underreported crimes. It’s estimated that only about 5 percent of sexual assaults on college campuses are reported. At Butler University, it’s time to take a stand and start a conversation about sexual assault. More than 11 percent of Butler students said they experienced unwanted sexual contact, according to…
OPINION | BU faces larger issues than drinking
Butler University officials have drawn a lot of attention to drinking on campus. However, Butler deals with and largely ignores graver issues like sexual assault and theft. Drinking incidents have increased over the past several years—from 134 referrals to student affairs in 2009 to 175 in 2011, Andrew Ryan, assistant chief of police, said. Alcohol…
Spotlight on sexual assault
Sept. 5, 2012 “Butler University is certainly not immune to sexual assault. It happens more than people think.” Sexual assault often goes unreported, leaving the victim to deal with the effects, the perpetrator free with no repercussions and universities looking to adjust programs and judicial systems to deal with the crime. Butler University, officials said,…