Everything about you shone and I wanted it all. I wanted the blood and liquid ambition that pumps through your veins, I wanted the love …
The Truth about PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with the aftermath that soldiers may experience after returning home from war. While this is entirely true, soldiers …
The Critical Spotlight of Sexual Assault Pt. 2
Hello, Germs, and welcome back! The other day we talked about a pretty heavy topic: sexual assault. To recap, part one focused on how the only …
The Critical Spotlight of Sexual Assault Pt. 1
Dear Germ Readers, hello and welcome back to our corner of the world known as the Internet! Strap on in and join me on this …
It’s Denim Day! Wear Denim Today to Protest Sexual Assault
Today is Denim Day! Wear jeans today to show your support for those who have been sexually assaulted. For more information, head to denimdayinfo.org. As …
What Is Sexual Assault?
We’ve all heard of rape, but what exactly defines sexual assault? Sexual assault is any involuntary sexual act in which a person is coerced or …
New PSA Video Encourages People to Step Up and Stop Sexual Harassment and Assault When They See It
Whether you’re in the workplace, at a bar, at school, or at a party, if you see someone being sexually harassed or violated and don’t …
Watch This Guy Thoroughly Break Down Rape Culture and Explain How to Do Your Part to End It
This incredibly powerful call to action by Chaz Smith for OneStudentOrg powerfully addresses rape and sexual assault and lays down some serious truth. In it, Smith directly …
First-Ever Super Bowl Ad to Address Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
One of the things I like most about this ad is the minimalism. We never see the woman’s face. We never see her abuser. We …