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Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Saint Mary’s hired Liz Coulston as the College’s new Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) coordinator, as announced in a press release Tuesday. Coulston will officially begin her position June 3. She previously held positions at the YWCA of West Central Michigan and the University of Texas School of Public Health. Interim President Nancy Nekvasil said in the release
Letter to the Editor | Friday, April 12, 2019
I want to begin by thanking you for your continued passion to address sexual assault. I deeply believe that our collective voices create change. I respect the movement to call on us as a college to do better for our students. Please know that I hear your concerns about filling the position for director of
Observer Editorial Board | Friday, April 5, 2019
This week marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month — a time to recognize those affected by sexual assault and actively work toward preventing it. On April 25, the tri-campus community will come together in support of this mission for “Take Back The Night,” an annual event meant to increase awareness and support for survivors of
Jordan Cockrum | Friday, October 5, 2018
Vice president of student affairs Karen Johnson began her work at Saint Mary’s in 2006, after spending 20 years as the dean of students at a Catholic university in Texas. Although she was initially hesitant to apply, Johnson said her interview made the decision to work at Saint Mary’s clear. “When I came for the
Colleen Zewe | Tuesday, January 30, 2018
After eight years directing the Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO), aiming to raise awareness about and prevent acts of violence and sexual assault, Connie Adams is leaving Saint Mary’s. Adams accepted a position with Green Dot, a bystander intervention training program BAVO itself implements, according to an email vice president for student affairs Karen Johnson
Julianna McKenna and Rebecca Corn | Wednesday, January 24, 2018
The month of January is recognized as National Stalking Awareness Month — raising awareness of an issue that can be especially relevant on college campuses. Connie Adams, director of Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO), explained that stalking is a widespread problem “Nationally, one in six women and one in 19 men experience stalking in their
Martha Reilly | Thursday, December 7, 2017
When seniors Bailey Oppman and Lydia Lorenc officially took the wheel in their roles as president and vice president of Saint Mary’s Student Government Association (SGA) in August, they refused to let any roadblocks make them stop short of pursuing their goals. “It was a bit of an adjustment at first because we unknowingly found
Julianna McKenna and Maria Leontaras | Friday, September 8, 2017
One in four female college students experience sexual assault on a college campus. This statistic is what has inspired some members of the Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) to take action against sexual assault, dating abuse and stalking. The group strives to create a culture of acceptance by showing the impact an active bystander can
Maria Leontaras and Julianna McKenna | Thursday, August 31, 2017
Saint Mary’s Social Work Club may include students from the College, but the group’s mission involves stepping away from campus. Club president and senior Marilla Opra said the club will provide members with the opportunity to become immersed in the South Bend community. “Our goal is to promote social work values in the service opportunities
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, April 20, 2017
The St. Joseph County Police Department notified Saint Mary’s of a sexual assault reported to have occurred in a residence hall late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, according to an email sent by head of security Dave Gariepy to the College community Thursday afternoon. The alleged assault is under investigation by the Special Victims