False accusations of sexual assault pale in comparison to true ones
Misinterpreted statistics about false sexual assault accusations discredit survivors and their stories, prompting more and more victims to remain silent.
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Students protest against administration’s handling of cases of sexual assault
In the spring, mass communication student Maggie Haddock posted a tweet on an anonymous Twitter account stating she would expose a man in the Asheville community for every like the tweet received. After letting it stand idle for weeks, Haddock revisited the tweet on June 10, posting a full-fledged thread containing the names, images and descriptions regarding the sexual misconduct of the accused, including several members of the campus community.
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UNCA community hopes to improve reputation of sexual misconduct discussions
By Emily Henderson Managing Editor ehender1@unca.edu In the five years since Jill Moffitt accepted the position as Title IX
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UNCA documentarian pushes for sexual assault education
By Karrigan Monk Arts & features editor kmonk@unca.edu Within her first semester at UNC Asheville, Allie Plepler was raped. She
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Helpmate aims to honor and educate at on-campus Domestic Violence Awareness vigil
By Charlie Heard Managing Editor cheard@unca.edu There is no better way to understand the epidemic of domestic violence than
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A quest for justice: How sexual assault on campus is processed
Margaux Allen was known as a bubbly 20-year-old full of spunk and passion. What happened to her one evening, however, changed her freshman year at UNC Asheville.
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Jill Moffitt joins SGA senate meeting to discuss Title IX on campus
Jill Moffitt joined the weekly SGA meeting to discuss Title IX’s work on campus and to answer questions brought forward by members of the SGA about sexual misconduct and ways to utilize Title IX.
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The issue of sexual assault on campus: With no consent, know your options
A student’s experience and resources for sexual assault victims are discussed.
Read moreHouse Bill 2 spells trouble for all, not just the LGBTQ+ community
Anyone who doesn’t live under a rock, not only in the state of North Carolina but elsewhere in the United
Read moreTuition and fees forum brings proposed changes
By Valerie McMurray – vrmcmurr@unca.edu – Asst. News Editor | Nov. 12, 2014 | Revenue from proposed tuition increases for 2015-17 will
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