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Confronting Sexual Violence: Don't Be a Bystander

As I pushed my way through the crowded dance floor at Levels Nightclub last Sunday night, I was surrounded by flashing lights, powerful bass, and the enthralled voices of festive college students, seeking release from a long week of classes.  Amidst an atmosphere that was seemingly light-hearted, I noticed something malicious.

An obviously intoxicated college-aged female leaned shakily against the back wall.  Her eyelids drooped and her knees bent precariously.   Overcome in drunken fervor, she was defenseless.  Appalled, I watched as a male patron of the club pressed himself against her, attempted to fondle her, and kissed her pervasively.  Even in her incoherence, she attempted to turn her away from her assailant’s intruding lips. Read more »

Colbert Super PAC Comes to Penn State, Brings Students Into Activism

PSU students start a Colbert Super PacStudents at Penn State are attempting to bring political comedian Stephen Colbert to campus. 

Started by freshman Remy Maisel, Penn Staters for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow is a branch of Stephen Colbert’s own fundraising organization, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow. The super PAC plans to not only satirize the current corrupt state of campaign finance, but they might even bring Stephen Colbert himself to campus. Read more »