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More tricks than treats: Halloween’s sexual assault problem

More tricks than treats: Halloween’s sexual assault problem

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist November 1, 2018
Halloween is a scary time, but not because of cobwebs and skeletons — for women, the dangers of sexual assault are very real.
Bill Cosby’s mugshot. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Bill Cosby gets away with a slap on the wrist

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist October 9, 2018
Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to ten years in prison for sexual assault. But that's not enough considering his horrific crimes.
Supreme Court Associate Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 5. (Christy Bowe/Globe Photos/Zuma Press/TNS)

Editorial: Kavanaugh disqualifies himself

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 30, 2018
Kavanaugh’s combative, evasive behavior during Thursday’s testimony didn’t just bring his innocence into question, it suggests he’s not temperamentally fit to be a Supreme Court Justice.
The Mattress Factory Annex Gallery on Monterey Street. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Editorial: Mattress Factory mishandles sexual assault allegations

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 27, 2018
The Mattress Factory’s been attracting attention for a recent sexual assault scandal — but the company has not handled it well. It’s just behaving like many other companies who don’t support women.
Supreme Court Associate Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 5. (Christy Bowe/Globe Photos/Zuma Press/TNS)

Editorial: Kavanaugh sexual assault investigation necessary

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 20, 2018
Although Ford’s sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh appear credible, Republicans have decided to forego an investigation — but they shouldn't be so dismissive of alleged victims.
Krithika Pennathur, founder of Pitt Unmuted, speaks about sexual assault in marginalized communities at Monday night’s Intersectionality of Sexual Violence: How the Issue Impacts Marginalized Populations panel. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Panelists discuss intersectionality in sexual assault

By Zane Crowell | Staff Writer April 10, 2018

Students gathered Monday night to listen as six panelists discussed how intersectionality plays a role in sexual assault. The panel consisted of Krithika Pennathur, president of Pitt Unmuted; Rose Barone...

Whether she’s amplifying the stories of others or working through her own, Krithika Pennathur always has time to listen.

Krithika Pennathur: Giving a voice, lending an ear

By Sarah Shearer March 29, 2018

Krithika Pennathur has a story to tell, but it’s not about her. Pennathur, a Pitt junior, may spend her days speaking at events or leading advocacy workshops in clubs on campus — but over coffee...

Former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addresses the audience during the Child Mind Institute Summit on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at the Paley Center for Media in Manhattan, New York. (James Keivom/New York Daily News/TNS)

#YouToo: Bosses, Take Action for Your Employees

By Alexis Buncich | Columnist February 21, 2018

You’re a young person, freshly starting your career and beginning to make a name for yourself. You are entrusted with big tasks, like handling confidential material, managing the business’ account...

The American Association of University Women club invited Pitt students to a discussion about the recent events regarding Aziz Ansari and the sexual assault claim made against him Monday night in the William Pitt Union. (Photo by Annemarie Yurik | Contributing Staff)

In Aziz Ansari’s wake, don’t get confused about consent

By Anne Marie Yurik | For The Pitt News February 1, 2018

“It was sexual harassment.” “It was just bad sex.” “She should share her experiences.” “She’s a weak woman.” “Speaking out about this was anti-feminist.” “Something like this shouldn’t...

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