sexual assault

Students gathered at the bottom of the Old Main steps toward the end of the rally to provide a makeshift candlelight vigil to those who didn't survive their sexual assault cases. Two students read poems about their experience during the ceremony.

Penn State students 'Take Back the Night' for April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Deitric Murphy

Penn State held a rally called "Take Back the Night," as part of sexual assault awareness month. People got to tell their personal stories, march throughout campus and hold a candlelight vigil for those that didn't survive sexual assaults.

A crowd gathered at the Allen Street Gates to protest sexual violence at Penn State on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The event was hosted by Students Against Sexist Violence.

Penn State students hold 'Untimely Warning' protest demanding better support for victims of sexual assault

Becky Marcinko

Medicine and Health

Health Minute: Sexual Assault

Cheraine Stanford

TRANSCRIPT:You’re listening to WPSU’s Health Minute, a collaboration with Penn State’s College of Nursing.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. One in…

Crime and Law Enforcement

Penn State Suspends Fraternity After Report Of Sexual Misconduct

Anne Danahy

Penn State has suspended a fraternity after a report of sexual assault that allegedly occurred there on Jan. 15. The university said in a statement…

Crime and Law Enforcement

Penn State Investigating New Report Of Sexual Assault By Sandusky

Anne Danahy

Penn State is investigating a new allegation of sexual abuse by Jerry Sandusky.The alleged sexual assault took place in the Lasch Football Building on the…

Two college students deciding what to drink at a party

Education

Penn State Updates Course on Drinking And Sexual Violence, Aiming To Keep Students 'Safe & Aware'

Anne Danahy

The scene is familiar to many college students — a party with music, alcohol and drinking games. Before long, one female student seems like she's had too…

Adison Godfrey reviews "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman.

Arts and Entertainment

BookMark: "Beartown" By Fredrik Backman

Adison Godfrey

I read “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman for the first time in the summer of 2017, and I re-read the book this past summer because the sequel was released in…

Gregg Connolly of Lemont held a sign that read, "If Your Reflex Is to Doubt the Woman First, Then You Have a Moral Failing You Need to Address."

Politics and Government

State College Community Rallies In Support of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Adison Godfrey

Monday about 30 men and women gathered outside Penn State’s Allen Street Gates in State College to show solidarity with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Rally…

As Penn State rolled out a series of measures last year to monitor and discipline Greek organizations, student leaders of the Greek community said they want to lead in reforms, but struggle with adjusting to new rules.

Interfraternity Council Vows To Lead Greek Life Culture Changes Despite Challenges

Min Xian

As Penn State rolled out a series of measures last year to monitor and discipline Greek organizations, student leaders of the Greek community said they…

Reporting Sexual Assault: Penn State's New Reporting Requirements And What They Mean For Victims

Emily Reddy

This week in a three-part series, WPSU is looking at reporting sexual assault in Centre County. Colleges across the country have built up a variety of…