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1. Men Define Rape: A History Background: The main idea of this article is to illustrate a timeline of men defining rape, beginning in 1780 B.C. to present day. It transitions from the earliest definitions of rape, where rape was considered property … Continue reading →

Worth the Wait M.A.R.S., Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault, is a group of young men at the University of Hartford, who claim to care about making a difference in the lives of students on campus. Their mission is to educate … Continue reading →

Started From the Bottom, Now I’m Here Professor Hodges has provided a course that has greatly increased the effectiveness of my writing. Through lessons such as, “Say Something In Your Proposal,” “Eliminating If/Then,” and “Punch That Title,” I was able … Continue reading →

Shaping the Minds of Women from Head to Toe Discount retailer, Target, has recently found itself in whirlwind of controversy after publishing a botched bathing suit advertisement, pictured above on the left, in Target catalogues and on the company’s website. While this ridiculous ad can be regarded as comical, … Continue reading →

Calling the Shots Since 1772 B.C Since Hammurabi’s Code, written in 1772 B.C., men have defined rape for their own benefit in order to alleviate any consequences resulting from what women consider rape. Now, men are becoming more empowered and are realizing the vital role they play in preventing … Continue reading →

Earth to All Men Out There Every 2 minutes in the United States, a sexual assault occurs, resulting in a staggering 237,868 sexual assault victims per year. Of those two hundred thousand rape cases, only about 60% of rapes are reported, with … Continue reading →

There is a widespread of controversy revolving around what it is to give consent in a sexual act. However, there are three simple questions that are able to discern whether or not a sexual act is consensual. Are the participants … Continue reading →

Drone Strikes Under Scrutiny “Officials say they only target belligerents covered by the 2001 legislation, but the public has no way of knowing under what criteria these targets are chosen.” What classifies belligerent? People under the influence of alcohol are … Continue reading →

  Organ Donor Controversy 0:15-0:20 “22 News reporter, Julie McDonald, spoke with people in Western Massachusetts about the controversy leading up to that surgery.” The “controversy” leading up to this lung transplant surgery could not have been as controversial as … Continue reading →