Here at DC Student Defense, a problem we regularly encounter is with self-plagiarism. If you are a student, you may be very familiar, or at least somewhat familiar, with what plagiarism is. Plagiarism is taught to…
Although teenage cigarette smoking ad campaigns like those made by Truth.com seem to have diminished the habit among teenagers, a new smoking trend seems to have emerged in the past few years. You may have encountered…
Sexual assault on college campus is rampant to the point where one in five women will be sexually assaulted in their college careers (Valenti). Unfortunately, this statistic only goes up when it comes to Greek life…
It has been almost five years since Jameis Winston led the Florida State Seminoles to victory over the Auburn Tigers in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game and almost six years since he was the recipient…
For many international students entering universities, campus life starts with socializing and blending into the new environment. At parties and all kinds of social events, drinking alcohol is sometimes inevitable. So how is drinking culture in…
Allegations of sexual assault and discrimination at colleges and universities and their subsequent mishandling of said allegations have become a large part of the nationwide #MeToo discussion. At the center of the conversations are the regulations…
College football season is just around the corner. It’s almost the time of year where fans across the country block off every Saturday until the new year to cheer on their favorite teams. Each team has…
There is nothing more disappointing than being admitted to your top choice of university only to find that you cannot afford tuition. It is no secret that the cost of tuition in the United States has…
If the alleged sexual assault occurred on a college campus, you will likely be facing disciplinary proceedings on the university level. These are separate from any criminal charges you might be facing from local law enforcement….
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in society. You take your phone with you everywhere you go. Between texting and Google Maps, you could not make plans with friends, and you would certainly get lost driving. With a…
If you follow the news you have probably seen headlines involving the term “synthetic marijuana”, most recently seen in the events that took place in New Haven, Connecticut. Synthetic Marijuana resulted in over 70 known overdoses…
The topic of plagiarism has increased over the decades. As the access to information has exponentially grown, so has the number of college plagiarism cases. In a 2010 Texas Tech study, 68% of participants said that…
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s decision to tell her story of sexual assault survival to the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 27, 2018 has sparked many survivors to come forward with their stories as well as come…
Dear College Freshman, Welcome to college! College is an amazing place to grow and experience new things. Here are some tips to keep in mind in order to have a fun and safe first month of…
Privacy and confidentiality are essential parts of a university’s Title IX process. If victim-survivors are not assured that their privacy will be respected, they are much less likely to disclose or report sexual violence on campus….
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