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Sexual harassment has been historically known to mainly happen in the work place, but it goes far beyond sitting behind a desk. If you search for sexual harassment, nearly all the results will come up with work related sexual harassment information. This needs to be changed sooner rather tha… Read moreSexual harassment doesn't only happen in the work place

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Women’s reproductive rights. They have been ripped from our hands, taking the right to choose what happens to our own bodies away from us. I’ve lost a lot of respect for our government — the system designed to give us freedom. Read moreWomen's reproductive rights should not be in the hands of the government

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Each week, The Missourian is sent a crime log from Maryville Public Safety and University Police Department, and you will see reports of people driving while intoxicated. Though we see it often, there seems to be an uptick during the winter months as students may have decided to take a chanc… Read moreCold weather conditions is not an excuse for drunken driving

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It’s been nearly three years since police brutality was mentioned in every story in the news, and you couldn’t escape social media without seeing a debate about if Black lives mattered or not. I thought the world would’ve grown or changed a little since then, but I guess not. Read moreLaw enforcement should abstain from resorting to excessive force

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The whole point of going to a doctor is to find out what is wrong and to either fix the issue, or find out what the next steps are. Doctors are supposed to be a resource for people to utilize, but it is just as easy to give up on a doctor when you don’t feel that they are doing the job you w… Read morePut an end to generalizing mental illnesses

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As a 22-year-old college student, I know that drinking, parties and bars are just a piece of the college experience. There is nothing wrong with enjoying your twenties, but what is wrong is using it as an excuse after sexually assaulting another person.  Read moreStanding With Survivors: Alcohol is no excuse for sexual violence

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Date rape or acquaintance rape is not just as it sounds, in fact, you could take away the first word in both of them, and it would still have the same meaning. Giving rape a name in front of it is just another attempt to soften the blow of what actually happened — it’s rape, no exception. Read moreStanding With Survivors: Stop giving rape a subsidiary name

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I am studying abroad in Italy this coming spring, so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the things I’ve learned while preparing with other students in case they’re thinking about doing it. Here are five tips for getting ready to study abroad.  Read moreOpinion | Five things you need to know about preparing for studying abroad

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As the leaves continue to change colors and the temperature continues to drop, it’s common to see people fall into a seasonal depression. This isn’t only impacting students, but people living and working in rural communities who have less access to mental health resources.  Read moreBetter mental health services need to be offered in rural communities

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There are days that I fear my future employers aren’t going to be my future employers because of a few of the tattoos residing in my skin. Specifically the one tattoo in particular that I fear will harm future employment is the one that matters the most.  Read moreStanding With Survivors: Consent isn’t coercion, it’s a one word answer

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People constantly say that you need to pick your battles, that you need to make sure that you are willing to die on the hill of the argument that you are about to make. For me, I’ve been standing on this hill, and I don’t plan to get down anytime soon. Read moreStanding With Survivors: Stop protecting assailants, victims come first

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There are a ton of unrealistic body expectations and beauty standards in our society. Women are expected to have big butts and boobs but be rail thin everywhere else. Men are expected to be at least 6 feet tall and ripped — and those are just the tip of the iceberg.  Read moreOpinion | Don't spend your holidays worried about beauty standards

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It was a cold, windy afternoon, as one should expect this time of year approaching the end of October, but who really knows anymore? It was 40 degrees one week, 80 degrees the next, 40 degrees again after that and now expected to get back up to 80 again. Read moreOpinion | It continues to be a great semester for Northwest athletics

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At least once or twice a week, I receive a breaking news notification about mass or school shootings. I know I am not the only one that drops their head when they read it but also has to continue throughout their day waiting for the next notification.  Read moreOpinion | Mass shootings are still happening, more attention needs to be brought to them

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Northwest Missourian wanted to shed light on the importance that this month brings. The “Letters From” Project was reopened to the public, allowing victims and survivors to share their experience.  Read moreGiving a voice to the voiceless: Domestic violence "Letters From" Project

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We live our lives referencing and quoting research, and we link statistics to articles or websites where we found the information. This is just common practice as we go throughout our lives in education, but there is something teachers and professors don’t tell you — the statistics are inaccurate.  Read moreStanding With Survivors: We are being misled by sexual violence statistics

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The Nodaway County Historical Society recently had a guest speaker detailing the history of Black community in Nodaway County and even setting up a special month-long exhibit from the Missouri State Museum on the rise and fall of the state’s Black businesses. It’s a great thing considering t… Read moreTeaching Black history in Nodaway County is imperative

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Having anxiety is something that, for the most part, isn’t taken seriously. Being officially diagnosed with it and medicated for it is a whole other wave of judgment most of the time. You’re often told to suck it up, deal with it and do it alone. This has gotten better with time, but there a… Read moreOpinion | Needing anxiety medication isn't a bad thing

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It was a hot afternoon, as is most afternoons this time of year. I just got to my apartment, I unlocked the door and as I walked in, my lanyard caught on the doorknob. As anyone else would in that situation, I immediately start searching through my life memories to find just where everything… Read moreOpinion | This is a special year for fall sports at Northwest

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Each week, The Missourian is sent a crime log from Maryville Public Safety and University Police Department, and you will see reports of people driving while intoxicated. Though we see it often, there seems to be an uptick during the winter months as students may have decided to take a chanc…

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It’s been nearly three years since police brutality was mentioned in every story in the news, and you couldn’t escape social media without seeing a debate about if Black lives mattered or not. I thought the world would’ve grown or changed a little since then, but I guess not.

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During your last semester in college, there is only one thing that you are probably thinking about — getting a job. The tedious and long process may become tiresome, but in the end, it’s worth it.

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Women are ridiculed for what they wear beginning in elementary school. Young girls are taught that their bodies need to be hidden as if their bodies are the actual problem. They are told too much of their own skin showing is inappropriate and a distraction. The message that is given to those…