Leeann Tweedan, a radio host, claimed that Al Franken, current Minnesota’s junior Democratic senator, inappropriately groped her years ago and forcibly kissed her during a reversed skit for U.S. troops overseas. Since then, Franken has apologized, writing in a statement “While I don’t remember the rehearsal for the skit as Leeann does, I understand why…
Students Teaching and Empowering Peers (STEP) is a group of Hope College students that wish to educate, empower and encourage members of the campus community. It is the vision of STEP to have a campus free from interpersonal violence, a campus where every member feels safe and respected, where every member is knowledgeable about how…
Dear Campus Community, In light of recent reported sexual assaults on campus, Student Congress would like to make a statement concerning this important topic in our campus community. The recent Clery Act Timely Notices campus has received are understandably unnerving for our community. We are thankful for the confidential resources available to support our student…
The recent reports of sexual assault that have been happening on and near college campus prompt many students’ reactions. When hearing about these attacks, you may find yourself feeling emotions from empathy to sadness to fear to disbelief. How could this happen so close? President Knapp’s response to the sexual violence has said a lot…