Urbana University
I always tend to start the program with a story, or sometimes a question about the area I’m in. Urbana was easy, because it is in OH and somewhat close …
Salt Lake City – From KJZZ to SLCC!
I was recently lucky enough to bring Fight Back to Utah and I had an insanely great time, despite my trip starting off with a somewhat awkward encounter at the …
Slippery Rock University and Westminster College
“They” say you can’t go home again…but I guess it’s ok to visit! I was SUPER excited to bring Girls Fight Back to Slippery Rock University and Westminster College because …
15-Year-Old Gang Raped
Heather touched on this subject in her recent post, but I also felt compelled to add something. This week in California, a 15 year old girl was gang-raped outside of …
The Bystander Effect – As many as 20 people witness gang rape & fail to report
A dear friend sent me a link to this very sad story. Basically, a 15 year old girl was gang raped outside a school dance for over two hours while …
What can I do to make a difference? Part 2
It has been a hectic week or so for this member of the Girls Fight Back crew. After planning and holding a public rally here in NC for PAVE’s Rape IS Rape …
North Dakota
I am grateful that Minot State and the University of North Dakota opted to bring Students Fight Back to their schools pre-snow season. Now, to be fair, I only fear …
Domestic Violence a Pre-Existing Condition? Insurance Companies Say Yes, Deny Coverage
The idea of a “pre-existing condition” strikes fear into the hearts of health insurance seekers everywhere. A cancer diagnosis, clinical depression, bum knees – each of these conditions and many …
WASC 2009
There is nothing that gets you going in the morning quite like 1000 high school student leaders chanting their school’s fight song, dressed in school colors, getting pumped for the …
What can I do to make a difference?
It has been almost two weeks since I spoke at the beautiful Baylor University campus for the Alpha Delta Pi’s 4th annual Girls Fight Back. In the two weeks since, …
Old Dominion University
Dear East Coast, Wow! I had forgotten how humid you get over there! That was my first thought when I got off the plane in Norfolk. My next thought was getting …
Hollywood’s Reaction to Polanski’s Apprehension
Hollywood’s Reaction to Polanski’s Apprehension The apprehension of Roman Polanski has created a Hollywood and media frenzy. As I am sure we are all aware, Polanski is the director who, …
October Newsletter
// October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Dear Friends, I’d like you to meet our Marketing Coordinator, Jenn Doe. Her design and marketing work is amazing, but that’s not why …
The Fightin’ Women of Kent State!
First of all, thanks to Heather for posting Kent State’s shoutout to Girls Fight Back – especially love that photo! That said, I wanted to follow up on the “official …
Kent State shows some love to Girls Fight Back!
Just saw this awesome article about our recent Girls Fight Back presentation at Kent State. Way to go Michaela!