Oklahoma City University recently made local news after charges were filed against a sex offender who broke into an on-campus dormitory. The offender, Brandon Barr, was arrested on Jan. 17 after finding his way into the United Methodist Hall and a resident advisor’s room. Barr entered the building unauthorized, posing as a maintenance worker,…
Q&A – VP HR Croslin on the topic of domestic violence
Joey Croslin, Vice President of HR answers questions on domestic violence on the university level.
Q&A – Chief Nelson on the topic of domestic violence
Dexter Nelson, OCU Chief of Police, answers questions on domestic violence on the university level.
Editorial: Domestic Violence Awareness Month is over. The pain is not.
The victims of these crimes are not numbers – they are people
Student-led sexual assault panel to provide interpersonal discussion
Students will be able to attend a student-led panel discussion regarding sexual assault and the misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding it.
opinion: Supreme Court nominee under accusation of attempted rape
D.C. has been in a state of disarray after a week of Democrats and Republicans battling over attempted sexual assault allegations against Brett M. Kavanaugh, Supreme Court Justice nominee.
Students devise performance about sexual harassment, #MeToo Movement
This will be a part of Workshop Wednesday today, and the final performance will be May 2.
Review: Three Billboards revolves around empathy, deserves Oscar
The Oscars are a few days away and the debates continue about which film is the “Best Picture.”
Survivors who stay silent during trend remain valid
People should remain sensitive and not pressure survivors to share their experiences just because of a trend.
Title IX revamp reverses progress in campus safety
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Thursday that the Department of Education plans to revamp Title IX guidelines.
“It’s On Us” campaign addresses campus sexual assault
The Human Resources Department hosted a fall week of action for the “It’s On Us” campaign.
Campus police report for 2013 now available
The OCU Campus Police Department has released its annual security report. The report includes data of on-campus crime. It states date from 2011 and 2012 for comparison purposes. The report also contains campus policy about sexual harassment, drug and alcohol use, and safety and security procedure. These reports are required to be released annually…
More information released in assault investigation
Officials released more information Sept. 30 about a sexual assault reported this weekend on campus.
Police searching for assault suspect
Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a female student on campus.
Few Details Released about Sexual Assault Reported on Campus
University officials are releasing few details about a sexual assault reported on campus this weekend.
CNN criticized for coverage of Steubenville rape trial
By Madi Alexander, Web Editor CNN anchor Candy Crowley and reporter Poppy Harlow came under fire for allegedly sympathizing with two boys found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl. “I’ve never experienced anything like it,” Harlow said about the boys’ reaction to the verdict. “It was incredibly emotional — incredibly difficult even for an outsider like me…
Editor examines sexual assault prevention techniques
Rape. Scary word, right? My freshman year, I was told to always keep an eye on my drinks, use the buddy system, always walk in well-lit areas, etc.
