April 10, 2003 Online Since 1996 Vol 77 No. 45
Our Perspective... Recognize valid attempts for change
      A study conducted by the Committee for Integrity at Appalachian (CIA) last spring found that one in every 18 women at Appalachian has been raped while attending school here. One in every seven women has faced sexual assault at Appalachian, according to the survey.
    These figures are at the national average, meaning that in the area of rape and sexual assault, Appalachian is no safer from sexual assault than many other schools.
    The study was modeled after a survey funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, and Dr. Bobby H. Sharp, director of Institutional Research and Planning, confirmed its credibility. This would seem to indicate that the survey is an accurate assessment of a serious problem.
Student opinions should be taken seriously

COMMENTARY

Andy Ferguson
Copy Editor

   Pay careful attention to the word written in large, bold letters at the top of this page. Opinion.
   Opinion should be an important concept to Americans. It should be a treasure because Americans are guaranteed the right under the First Amendment to form and express opinions.
   But can the right to express one’s opinion be abused? Yes, I believe it can.
Sexual assault: Women aren’t the only victims

COMMENTARY

Jessica Hines
Copy Editor
    You drink too much one night and pass out. As you’re trying to piece together the events of that night, you faintly remember hooking up.
   It’s the butt of many jokes in your circle of friends the next day.
   It’s your latest conquest, even if she wasn’t attractive. It’s all in the name of fun, right?

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