Bullying is defined as unwanted, repeatedly aggressive behavior that usually involves one or more perpetrators. This behavior can include physical violence, threats, online harassment, exclusion, or spreading rumors. Bullying is prevalent at all ages and creates…
Every day, there seems to be a new, heartbreaking story of someone who has lost their battle with drug addiction. Among these fatal addictions, the high prevalence of opioid overdoses are hard to ignore. Opioids are…
There is a common misconception that Title IX strictly applies to an individual’s sex. In reality, Title IX is also applicable to those with disabilities. In fact, many intelligent people argue Title IX affects those with…
Just about everyone who lived through the 1990s remembers Aunt Becky from popular sitcom Full House. Lori Loughlin, the actress who played Aunt Becky, is likely to be remembered as a criminal rather than her lovable…
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…
The conversation between sexual assault and alcohol is a very toxic one. The relationship that alcohol has with sexual assault is often seen as an excuse, or even an explanation, when truly, it is neither of…
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….
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…
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…
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