“In the HRC, classrooms and beyond, the women of Butler have felt left behind, alienated, or even ignored in spaces meant for all. Certain stereotypes and sentiments have exposed an underlying attitude towards female students: there are places where we are not welcome.”
Senior Sendoff: See you later, squatch
“Before any other opportunity in journalism, the Collegian sparked my love for this work, and for that, I am forever grateful.”
Self-care isn’t selfish
Put your oxygen mask on. You can’t help others if you don’t help yourself first.
Fishing for reassurance
“Now, don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely no harm in reassuring people — especially if they are telling you that they feel insecure — but oftentimes, we don’t want reassurance; we simply want to feel validated and heard.”
Reworking the walk home
The outdated assumption that a man needs to be arm-in-arm with a woman to keep her safe has no place in the twenty-first century.
Words of encouragement: Proud of you for using them
“Hearing words of encouragement can go a long way for many people, myself included … Just knowing that someone cares enough to say some small phrase can be just what someone needs in order to get through the rest of their day.”
Supporting survivors of sexual assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and those recovering from an assault have each had unique experiences. Here’s how you can best support them.