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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Stop being quiet about the sexual assault of men

Stop being quiet about the sexual assault of men

Scott Kent, Opinion Columnist November 13, 2023

Male sexual trauma is not discussed enough by society, and that needs to change.  At least one in six boys report being sexually assaulted before they turn 18, according to an April 8, 2020 Psychiatric...

Keith Smith, adviser for One in Four and the Men’s Outreach Coordinator at UVM Counseling and Psychiatry Services, sits in his office, Dec. 5. The men’s group has experienced membership decline this semester.

Sexual assault awareness group seeks new members

Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter December 17, 2019

A group of men dedicated to raising awareness around sexual assault was de-recognized by SGA and struggles to fill its ranks on campus. One in Four is a men’s group that supports sexual assault awareness...

A #meToo sign outside Living Well that allowed students to sign about their own #meToo stories.

New sexual misconduct rules leak

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2018

9/12/18 3:18 P.M. This story was updated to clarify a reference to the Explain the Asterisk petition. On Wednesday, Aug. 29 the New York Times released a leaked, preliminary version of new sexual...

Students organize in Slut Walk

Students organize in Slut Walk

Lauren Schnepf, Assistant News Editor October 27, 2017

Students carrying signs congregated around the Waterman green for the Womyn of Color Coalition “Slut Walk” Oct 22. The students walked from the Waterman building to Harris Millis while yelling chants...

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