DeKALB — NIU saw an increase in reported Violence Against Women Act crimes in this year’s Clery Report, but officials say this could indicate an increasing willingness to report, not an increase in the total amount of crimes.Megan Sippel, director...

Every 92 seconds, a person experiences sexual assault, according to according to Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network statistics.Sexual assault is more common than people realize, and it is even more prevalent on college campuses. Compared to 18 percent...

In honor of Sexual Assault Prevention Month: Let’s talk about sex, baby. According to oneinfourusa.org, one in four college women will be, or have been, victims of sexual violence. In my experience, rape and/or sexual assault has been the leading commonality...