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Registered student organization raising awareness on sexual assault
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The registered student organization, “It’s On Us” is raising awareness on sexual assault. The RSO held a tabling event outside of the student union. Teal ribbons and flyers were passed out to students as they passed by. Molly Kline, the president of It’s On Us, said the organization…
Glow run to support survivors of sexual assault
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University of Arkansas’s Associated Student Government, Multicultural Center, and Greek Life is hosting a glow run to support survivors of sexual assault tomorrow starting at the Arkansas union. This event will give students an opportunity to come together as a community and run safely in the evening. The…
NWA Center for Sexual Assault
By: Taylor Sheffield FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Associated Student Government partnered with the NWA center for sexual assault located in Springdale, Ark., that provided a safe space for adult survivors that have experienced sexual assault. ASG’s Deputy Director of safety Aidan Bhargava, said they want to make it known there are many resources for students.…
Art Exhibit Sheds Light on Sexual Assault
By: Haleigh Ball FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It has long been an argument that a person’s choice of clothing has been a reason for sexual assault and rape. Most of the time, sexual violence occurs because of the perpetrator’s need to dominate and exert their power over the victim. The educational program STAR Central created the What Were You…
ACHA Releases Toolkit to Address Sexual and Relationship Violence on Campus
By: Julianna Clipson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The American College Health Association Publishes a new tool-kit to aid universities in addressing sexual and relationship violence. The tool-kit provides guidance for campuses and communities to become trauma-informed. The University of Arkansas is utilizing the tool-kit to continue improving prevention programs and incident-response services. Trauma-informed approaches focuses on…
Sexual Assault Reported on Campus
UAPD Lt. Gary Crains says a woman reported a sexual assault earlier this evening. The call came around 8:30 in the Garland Avenue Parking Garage. Police say the “suspect is a 6’0″ male wearing a black stocking cap, dark shirt and dark pants.” U of A students received a RAZALERT notification around 10:45 this evening. Students,…
Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on Razorback Transit Bus
A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly fondled two women on a Razorback transit bus. According to a report Noprhy Steib was arrested after two women say he sexually touched them on the chest while riding the Green transit bus. Later, police were able to locate Steib at a bus stop on Garland avenue.…