UMD students emphasize survivor strength, allyship at Occupy McKeldin
Occupy McKeldin was an 8-hour event hosted by the University of Maryland’s Preventing Sexual Assault organization on McKeldin Mall Friday.
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The majority of feedback the organization received from students, including survivors of sexual assault, was that the messages hurt or affected them.
UMD students emphasize inclusion at Occupy McKeldin sexual assault awareness event
The eight-hour event featured eight guest speakers, chalking, therapy dogs, thrift shop pop-ups and raffles. It also included the new addition of a mental health resources table to support sexual assault victims on this university’s campus.
Makeout Monday comes to its timely end
The weekly posts were overplayed, students said, and brought up issues of consent and privacy.
UMD SGA to purchase sexual assault prevention items
The items include cup covers that prevent roofies and straws to use through the covers.
Public urination should not be prosecuted as indecent exposure
Too much nuance in indecent exposure cases leads to unnecessary enforcement.
Addressing sexual violence must be rooted in survivor support, not reputation
An extension of UMD's public relation efforts won't prevent sexual assault. Only systematic reforms will.
Intersectionality takes focus of UMD PSA’s annual Slut Walk
PSA co-President Amanda Sherman said she wanted this intersectionality to include more people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, low-income students and international students.
UMD students commend Biden administration’s proposed Title IX changes
The proposed measures would compel schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity, bar gender identity-based harassment and ensure others are using their correct pronouns.
UMD students gather on McKeldin Mall to raise awareness of sexual assault
The event was Preventing Sexual Assault's first in-person Occupy McKeldin event since 2019.