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Illinois Judge Robert Adrian threw away Drew Clintons conviction of sexual assault. He said that five months was enough punishment for the teenager.

Drew Clinton’s overturn is a loss for sexual abuse survivors

By Summer Fitzgerald | January 19, 2022
Drew Clinton was let off far too easily for a crime that was so severe and impactful.
Sandra Puebla, senior political science major, introduces herself to the audience as a panelist for Tuesday evening’s discussion with Project Orange.

Project Orange works to raise domestic violence awareness through conversation

By Sophia Mullowney | March 25, 2019

Sandra Puebla, senior political science major, introduces herself to the audience as a panelist for Tuesday evening’s discussion with Project Orange.

SA launches #ProjectOrange to target domestic violence and sexual assault awareness

SA launches #ProjectOrange to target domestic violence and sexual assault awareness

By Sophia Mullowney | February 21, 2019

Junior hospitality major Tori McCracken (from left), senior nursing major Ariel Tate, freshman nursing major Starr Scott, Jameria Washington, freshman early education major, and junior hospitality major Tatyana Coleman pose for a picture in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room during the #ProjectOrange launch Tuesday.

Safe Passage reaches to those in need

Safe Passage reaches to those in need

By Kyra Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 25, 2018
Protesters against sexual and violent crimes march down 1st St. in DeKalb Friday evening for the Take Back The Night March and Speak Out, hosted by Safe Passage. Signs read messages such as Consent Is Sexy and Stop The Violence.

Students, residents march against domestic abuse

By Alan Kozeluh | April 21, 2013

Marchers, with wind and snow in their faces and signs in their hands, walked to raise awareness of domestic violence on Friday. Safe Passage held its annual Take Back the Night march, and marchers chanted slogans like “No means no” and “Stop the...

Joann Franzen candidate for state representative 45th district spoke a powerful message at the Taking Back the Night rally against domestic violence in the MLK Commons. Franzen spoke about being a victim of domestic violence as a teen.

Take Back the Night rally supports domestic violence victims

By Franz Varga | October 2, 2012

“Huskies unite, take back the night!” a crowd shouted Tuesday night as part of a violence awareness march. Victims of domestic and sexual abuse found support with Take Back the Night, a rally sponsored by the Women’s Studies Program and Women’s...

Phones, batteries, accessories collected for Domestic Violence Awareness month

By Northern Star Staff | September 24, 2012

Victim Advocacy Services (VAS) at the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) will team up with the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program for October Domestic Violence Awareness month, according to a WRC press release. The Verizon Wireless HopeLine program uses wireless...

Pause-Off provides resources for students dealing with domestic violence

By Colin Remes | November 1, 2011

One group that you might have seen advertised in chalk on a sidewalk lately is Pause-Off. Pause-Off is a peer educational theater troupe that acts as an educational tool and resource for students who may be dealing with issues of sexual assault and/or...

Women’s Resource Center receives $300K grant

By Rikki Cottrell | October 18, 2010

The Women's Resource Center was awarded a $300,000 grant Monday that will allow it to hire a full-time victim advocacy coordinator. According to a NIU Media Relations press release, the award was announced by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and will be...