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The Clothesline Project

Newly virtual Clothesline Project returns to BU for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sujena Soumyanath April 13, 2023
The Clothesline Project celebrated its 10th anniversary at BU this Monday with an all-new fully virtual format.
Chloe Patel and Analise Bruno | Graphic Artists

OP-ED: BU needs to do more about its sexual assault problem

Guest Writer April 9, 2023
It’s time to call on the BU administration to adopt the The Survivors' Bill of Rights and remind BU that they have a responsibility to ensure the safety of its students.
boston university it's on us stand with us fundraiser graphic

It’s On Us partners with Greek Life, Student Government to fundraise for sexual assault survivors

Vanessa Bartlett April 6, 2021
The fundraiser is seeking donations for RAINN during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Student Government meets on Monday evening. The meeting covered a range of topics including putting on a "Denim Day," which is a sexual assault awareness campaign. PHOTO BY SHAUN ROBINSON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government passes amendment to check Cabinet spending

Lillian Ilsley-Greene April 23, 2018
Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to hear updates from the 16,000 Strong Committee and vote on an amendment to next year’s constitution.
Bernadine Desanges speaks at the “100 Women Project: Survivors in Solidarity” on Sunday morning. The event aimed to bring survivors of sexual assault and their allies together for a photo shoot. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sexual assault survivors share their truths at photoshoot

Hannah Edelman March 27, 2018

Bernadine Desanges has built her brand on the idea of living and speaking unapologetically. Also known as Bernadine Truth, the Boston native launched her blog and website, bernadinetruth.com, last...

HAGERTY: Get a VP that can do both

HAGERTY: Get a VP that can do both

Grace Hagerty April 6, 2017

Call me crazy, but I think it’s possible for men to both respect their wives while also maintaining productive working relationships with women. Vice president Mike Pence, however, might disagree. Recently,...

A community of sexual assault survivors share their stories through poetry, music, prose and photography Sunday night in Cambridge. PHOTO COURTESY STORMY SAINT-VAL

More Than This fosters open discussion on sexual assault through arts

Sophie Will April 4, 2017

Sexual assault survivors gathered for a night of community and healing at More Than This, a discussion during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to encourage conversation through music, photography, poetry...

Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Monday that the Massachusetts State Police and Department of Children and Families will employ stricter policies regarding human trafficking in honor of April's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announces policies targeting human trafficking

Alyssa Meyers April 7, 2016

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced new policies Tuesday to reduce human trafficking in the commonwealth, according to a Tuesday press release. "Our...

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