Students are campaigning for the Scripps College administration to provide and fund broader access to free menstrual products in bathrooms across campus.
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Scripps Advocates, first-years speak out about ‘needlessly traumatizing’ orientation content
Several Scripps College students walked out of an Aug. 22 orientation session held for first year students, citing graphic stories during a presentation that covered sexual assault and consent.
Revelations of harassment and assault at Pitzer bring outpouring of calls for accountability
Following multiple allegations of abusive behavior against a Pitzer College student, 5C student groups came together in support of survivors and demanded more effective action from administration regarding cases of sexual assault and harassment.
The Claremont Colleges announce revised, interim 6C Title IX policy
The Claremont Colleges’ new interim Title IX policy simplifies cross-campus cases, but some students, including Advocates, questioned the way in which the policy was drafted.
ASCMC votes to guarantee annual funding for CMC Advocates training
ASCMC agreed Sunday to guarantee annual funding for CMC Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence’s professional training at the start of each academic year.
Title IX coordinator says student complaints, not lack of training, was primary reason for Pomona Advocates’ suspension
Pomona Title IX coordinator Sue McCarthy told TSL that the suspension of the program was primarily related to students’ reports of issues with the program, not a lack of confidentiality training.
Despite funding issues, second annual CMC Sex Week highlights diversity, support
The Claremont McKenna College Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Violence hosted its second annual Sex Week from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. This year’s event was marked with a speaker series, discussions, workshops, and a carnival. According to Advocates president and Sex Week founder Grace “Zippy” Wilson CM