Five Story Ideas
August 29, 2018
I recently noticed this article in The New York Times about new sexual misconduct rules on campuses that would give more rights to the victims.
Here are some stories that I think could branch off of that one:
1. Stories of students at Morningside who have been sexually assaulted and how they feel about these laws. (Potentially difficult)
2. How professors feel about their ability to keep students safe.
3. How can colleges address the fact that most students don’t want to formally complain about their attacker?
4. Are schools fully equipped to deal with a serious criminal matter like sexual harassment?
5. Chronology of sexual assault and college campus issues from the past 50? years. Are new rules a beneficial byproduct of the #MeToo movement or continued issue for the foreseeable future?
September 3rd, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Sexual assault stories are always difficult, Lindsey. A question like #4 is going to be easier because it’s about policy. My guess, though, is that if you found someone who was deeply involved with raising awareness of sexual assaults they would tell you few businesses, including Morningside, are prepared.
(I’m not even sure how “prepared,” “equipped” would be defined. Is this a health story?)