Tara Reade’s testimony: The media’s silence is saying something
Ebony Purks, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
About a month ago, sexual assault allegations came out against projected Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, and there has been practically no news coverage on the matter. A woman named Tara Reade came forward with sexual assault allegations against the former vice president, alleging he sexually...
Letter to Survivors
Lindsey Mione, Special Events Coordinator
April 8, 2020
Pretending to be okay and acting like nothing happened is what survivors are told to do. One incident is not worse than the other. Rape is rape and should be treated as such. You are told “it’s not your fault,” but what society fails to teach you is how to accept this fact yourself. Most people...
The Tracy Rule: a great first step with an Achilles’ heel
October 2, 2019
Effective this fall, the Tracy Rule holds all UTSA student athletes accountable for their actions. The Tracy Rule form consists of seven yes or no questions regarding the athlete’s criminal history and convictions of Serious Misconduct (any act of rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, dating violence,...
For Antonio Brown, the ruling is under review; now it’s the NFL’s call
September 24, 2019
Just when we thought the situation was settled after he signed with the New England Patriots, we were hit with the news of a lawsuit filed against NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown on Sept. 10. The lawsuit filed by former collegiate gymnast Britney Taylor, who had acted as Brown’s trainer shortly...
A picture’s worth a thousand words: Remove President Romo’s photos
Editorial Board and Rudy Sanchez
April 23, 2019
UTSA has made ample efforts to promote a safe and comfortable campus environment for all students and faculty. In response to recent events, President Eighmy and his administration have created resources for supporting victims of sexual misconduct and discrimination. These efforts are in the form of...
Big Sis Advice Episode 3: #ChangeRapeCulture
Kimiya Factory and Garry Leday
March 27, 2019
Host: Kimiya Factory Editor: Garry LeDay
March kicks off Women’s History Month
Cate Niegos
March 6, 2019
San Antonio’s 29th Annual International Women’s Day March was held on March 2 at Milam Park. The event named, “La Lucha Sigue! Nevertheless We Persist!” brought out local members of the community. Organizations such as Planned Parenthood, MOVE San Antonio and The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center...
Organization hosts “A Mile in Her Shoes”
Mark Joseph Leon
March 6, 2019
The Alpha Delta Lambda chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity hosted “A Mile in Her Shoes,” a sexual assault forum on Feb. 27. The forum was an open discussion focused on raising awareness and ending the stigmas surrounding sexual assault. The forum began with a two-question ice breaker. The...
#ChangeRapeCulture protest at Sombrilla
Alfonzo Mendoza
February 20, 2019
UTSA students filled the Sombrilla in protest, calling for a far-reaching and immediate change in sexual assault proceedings and rape culture on campus on Feb. 12. The protest occurred the day after the announcement of the President Eighmy’s Initiative on Preventing Sexual Assault and Misconduct. The...
New initiative strives for zero-tolerance environment
Alejandro Lopez
February 20, 2019
President Taylor Eighmy announced the President’s Initiative on Preventing Sexual Assault and Misconduct on Feb. 11. The goal of this initiative is to create a zero tolerance environment for sexual assault and misconduct at UTSA. “Our students deserve to live, work and study in an environment with z...
Students Protest Sexual Assault at UTSA Event
January 24, 2019
UTSA students protested at the Light the Paseo event on Nov. 29. Videographers- Jada Teague, Kayla Burford Video editor- Kat Joseph Multimedia Editor- Kat Joseph Assistant Multimedia Editor- Maha Qadri...
Students make claims on sexual assault
Alejandro Lopez
November 28, 2018
The flyers posted on campus last week regarding sexual assault have a poignant message: “We, the women of UTSA, are choosing to take a stand against the rampant sexual assault and abuse on campus and in the world.” “To see the flyer hung up on campus was revolutionary. As someone who has personally e...
