Holding power is something we all do and have in all aspects of life. Power is omnipresent and can shift in dynamics. It is important to recognize this as we navigate romantic relationships. Read as our Center Director, Elaine Newton, about…
I barely dated in college. Instead, I went everywhere with my roommates and we did so many fun things! I did go on a couple dates, but even after I graduated, I still didn't really date. I was on the apps for years and I went on a lot of fi…
“I would never do that” can make harm feel like something only other people cause. But violence prevention starts with honest self-reflection. Everyone has a role in noticing power, respecting boundaries, listening to feedback, and taking r…
What happens when we assume harm only comes from “bad people” What do you think of when you think of a perpetrator? If I were to guess, I’d assume that what comes to mind is not someone who is a good friend, dependable sibling, strong stude…
“I would never do that” can make harm feel like something only other people cause. But violence prevention starts with honest self-reflection. Everyone has a role in noticing power, respecting boundaries, listening to feedback, and taking r…
“I would never do that” can make harm feel like something only other people cause. But violence prevention starts with honest self-reflection. Everyone has a role in noticing power, respecting boundaries, listening to feedback, and taking r…
By Becca Clarke, Student Staff It was a Sunday night, the fall semester of my freshman year of high school. I attended a youth Bible seminar with my best friend, because growing up in the Bible Belt of the South, that’s what you did to soci…
It was a Sunday night, the fall semester of my freshman year of high school. I attended a youth Bible seminar with my best friend, because growing up in the Bible Belt of the South, that’s what you did to socialize. We sat in the back row w…
By Tillie Powell, Graduate Assistant When I tell other women that I’m a lesbian, I often get responses that fall in the box of, “You’re so lucky!” Now, don’t get me wrong, I love being a lesbian. I love my lesbian friends, being in a lesbia…
Unpacking harm within queer relationships and communities When I tell other women that I’m a lesbian, I often get responses that fall in the box of, “You’re so lucky!” Now, don’t get me wrong, I love being a lesbian. I love my lesbian frien…
By Tillie Powell, Graduate Assistant You might’ve seen that Sigma Nu was recently kicked off the row at the U for hazing and violating university policies. Greek life is often a topic in conversations surrounding violence, including sexual
You might’ve seen that Sigma Nu was recently kicked off the row at the U for hazing and violating university policies. Greek life is often a topic in conversations surrounding violence, including sexual violence. Most of the time, though, t…