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Changing the Narrative of Victim Shaming

April 18, 2019

Student organization Rise Together created a viewing of survivors of sexual assault clothing in their “What were You Wearing?” Their special guest was Melody Wilson, life coach and abuse survivor....

CAPS Conducts RAD Classes

March 1, 2018

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is conducting a women’s self defense class called Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) in order to equip students with the skills necessary to defend themselves...

Sex Offenders Near You

March 1, 2018

Small college towns aren’t immune to sex offenders and Pembroke is no exception. According to the Sex Offender Registry through the NC State Bureau of Investigations, more than two dozen sex offenders...

There’s No Apology for Misogyny

February 1, 2018

In an interview with the Breakfast Club, rapper and entrepreneur, Rick Ross explained why he hasn’t signed a female to his record label, Maybach Music Group. “You know, I never did it because I...

Social Media Impacts Sexual Assault Culture

February 1, 2018

In recent weeks, hundreds of women and men have felt empowered to come forward and share their experiences of sexual assault with some of the most well renowned people in business and Hollywood. With...

Campus Safety Update

November 2, 2017

Amid allegations that violence on campus is increasing, Police Detective Sebastian Veneziano has refuted that claim. “I have seen no spike in any sort of violence on campus,” Veneziano said. “Domestic...

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