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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Exploiting Trauma in Film and Media

Exploiting Trauma in Film and Media

Kaela Babasin, News Editor December 12, 2024

The notorious book-to-film adaptation of “It Ends With Us,” written by Colleen Hoover and directed by Justin Baldoni, began the current must-needed discussion on the morality of sexual violence...

Illustration by Julie Peterson

How to Make a Rapist

Spencer Wharton April 4, 2013
In the wake of court decisions in the Steubenville rape trial, we must consider the ways the socialization of young boys perpetuates rape culture.
Credit: Schuh

“Consent Is Sexy” Mantra Well-Meaning But Misguided

Spencer Wharton January 31, 2013
“Consent is sexy.” It was one of the many taglines branded across the “Pink Loves Consent” site, a webpage that appeared to be promoting a new line of Victoria's Secret underwear. A hoax by Baltimore feminist group Force, it went viral in early December of last year.
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