Rape victim IDs Biela as her attacker
Two sexual assault victims and girl who was with Brianna Denison the night of her disappearance testified in Reno Justice Court as part of the preliminary hearing of James Michael Biela. Biela is...
View ArticleBiela’s case moves to full trial
James Michael Biela will go to trial for five charges: three charges of sexual assault, one count of kidnapping and one count of murder for the death of former Reno resident Brianna Denison.
View ArticleIntense sexual aggression toward women breeds a rape culture in society
Rape culture exists where sexual aggression and violence toward women are encouraged. A rape culture assumes that sex and violence unavoidably go together and that it’s just a fact of life.
View ArticleGreek houses responsible for their own public images
Why would people pledge a lifelong oath to something they wouldn’t follow?
View ArticleTake defense courses when offered
When the instructor arrived at Sierra Hall on Saturday for the Rape Aggression Defense class, she found the room empty. Nobody else showed up. A class meant to teach students how to protect themselves...
View ArticleEncourage dialogue about rape, sexuality
By Anneliese Hucal When we’re children, we believe we can be anything we want to be, even princesses and dinosaurs. We believe our parents when they tell us there are no monsters. We sleep in peace at...
View ArticleAnti-rape underwear may stop rape, but not rapists
by Stephanie Self A small clothing company called AR Wear started an IndieGoGo campaign recently in order to fund their new product, which they say is “confidence and protection that can be worn.”...
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