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Bystander intervention requires more training and research

Sam West February 1, 2016

On a clear, sunny day in Panama City Beach last spring break, media reports across the United States erupted with footage of crowds of college students passing by as four men raped an unconscious woman....

OUR VIEW: University must address sexual assault

OUR VIEW: University must address sexual assault

CW Editorial Board February 1, 2016

Ten months ago, The Crimson White decided to dedicate an entire edition of our paper to the issues surrounding on-campus sexual assault. Our staff has worked from that moment to this one to put forth...

It's On Us perpetuates rape culture on campus

It's On Us perpetuates rape culture on campus

Sexual assault is often a difficult topic to speak about, especially for those of us who are survivors. We do not choose to share a personal story in this article, as it would most likely be exploited...

We all must work to stop campus crime

Jonathan Hess October 1, 2015

Here at the University, students have a basic expectation: we should be safe from violent crime on and near campus.In Fall 2014, the UAPD released five crime advisories over the five-month fall semester....

It's on administrators too

Kyle Simpson September 18, 2015

Throughout this week, the kickoff of the “It’s On Us” campaign here at UA has exposed many of the problems of sexual assault on campus as well as the effect these issues have on our peers. Speaking...

It's on the Greeks

Meghan Dorn September 17, 2015

It’s been an interesting four years to be greek at The University of Alabama, with many events landing in the national headlines. My house has always handled this in stride, trying to do their best to...

It's on us. All of us

Jordan J. Forrest September 17, 2015

When we all walked onto the campus of The University of Alabama, most of us found ourselves excited about the unlimited opportunities available to us–a time for a fresh start, to build new friendships,...

SGA releases "It's on Us" video

SGA releases “It's on Us” video

Sean Landry September 16, 2015

The University of Alabama SGA launched its "It's On Us" campaign this week, bringing attention to the threat of sexual assault on college campuses. The Crimson White is proud to support this initiative,...

Don't read my body

Don't read my body

Ben Ray September 16, 2015

By Ben Ray | Guest Columnist Whenever I tell someone that I have been sexually assaulted, I always get the same look. It’s a pretty difficult look to describe, which is strange because it is very particular...

SGA hosts sexual assault prevention town hall meeting

Nick Privitera September 15, 2015

SGA hosted a sexual assault prevention town hall meeting on September 15 at 7:00 p.m. as part of kick off week for the It’s On Us campaign. A panel of 11 speakers discussed the issue of sexual assault...

​US culture plays role in sexual assault

Ruth Bishop September 14, 2015

Sexual assaults are clearly a huge issue on college campuses, including our own. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men reported being...