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A third of college men are OK with rape

Steph Gartner, Staff Writer January 22, 2015

Across cultures, rape is often still largely ignored, as people attempt to sweep issues of rape and assault under the rug or make excuses to attempt to maintain some sort of safety in their world. When...

Campuses mishandle assaults

Campuses mishandle assaults

Steph Gartner, Staff Writer November 8, 2014

Demonstrators protest sexual assault on college campuses at the #YesAllWomen rally. Photo via Time.com. We are taught at a young age the concept of crime and punishment — you do something wrong, you...

Struggles of misogyny

Steph Gartner, Staff writer October 22, 2014

Growing up, I might have been considered fairly tomboy-ish with my preference for boys clothes, catching bugs (I was dead set on being an entomologist) and strong defiance to wearing any sort of frilly,...

Student safety sometimes neglected

Student safety sometimes neglected

Steph Gartner, Staff Writer October 14, 2014

A University Police Department patrol vehicle. File Photo. Campus security is a huge factor when it comes to touring and inquiring about campuses. It is not uncommon for tour guides to point out...

Barking up the wrong tree

Barking up the wrong tree

Steph Gartner, Staff Writer October 11, 2014

Stewie and Midge contemplate the meaning of life, love, and the origin of all happiness. Photo submitted. Black labs, German Shepherds, Shih Tzus, Beagles, mutts, mixes and purebreds — dogs come in...

Dress code discrimination

Dress code discrimination

Steph Gartner, Staff writer October 7, 2014

Illustration by William Rerick/The Dakota Student. There is a place for dress codes in any environment — work, religious gatherings, concerts, schools, etc. Having such codes established provides...

Preventing violence against women

Preventing violence against women

Steph Gartner, Staff Writer October 4, 2014

The Clothesline Project last year in the Memorial Union. File photo. October brings falling leaves, pumpkin spiced everything, scarves and sweaters and spooky decorations. The horror movies begin to...

Columbus Day needs to end

Columbus Day needs to end

Steph Gartner, Staff writer September 26, 2014

Illustration by William Rerick/The Dakota Student. “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue” is a cute little rhyme many are taught in their youth when learning about Christopher Columbus’ “discovery”...

Body modification preparation

Body modification preparation

Steph Gartner, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

Illustration by William Rerick/The Dakota Student. Many young people look toward the age of 18 as a milestone of freedom — voting, going into Romantix, buying tobacco products, gambling and getting...

Cultural stigmas pose threat to all animals

Cultural stigmas pose threat to all animals

Steph Gartner, Staff writer September 12, 2014

To the left, Lawrence snuffles. To his right, Arnold wuffles. Photo by Steph Gartner/The Dakota Student. Many critters carry an archetype or a reputation that has been placed on them over time in society....

Measure 1 threatens human rights in ND

Steph Gartner, Staff writer September 12, 2014

There’s going to be a measure on the ballot for North Dakota voters this year called the Personhood Act (Measure 1). It is supposed to protect one’s life until they die. With this vague description,...

Michael Brown shooting remains unheard

Steph Gartner, Staff Writer September 7, 2014

As this mild weathered school year begins, students swarm stores purchasing school supplies, clothes and the classic ramen noodle packets. Years and years of preparing for all of the “just wait until...

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