Doxing, or the practice of posting someone's identifying personal details on the internet, is becoming a popular form of online retribution. In the past year or two, there have been several examples of social media users doxing everyone from white supremacist to...
What is online sexual harassment?
While the recent debate about sexual harassment has focused mostly on workplace incidents, harassment can also take place online in the form of emails, texts and social media messages. Even though it does not occur in person, online sexual harassment can be just as...
College: Consequences of DUIs aren’t minor for college students
You were with your friends and decided to drink despite being the designated driver. You only had a few beers, but as someone who is new to drinking, they hit you harder than expected. Not wanting to disappoint anyone, you got behind the wheel of your vehicle and...
Young adults at higher risk for prescription drug abuse
Many states in the country have been ravaged by the opioid abuse epidemic. Indiana is no exception. The abuse of prescription opioiods is the most prominent example of a little-discussed issue: The misuse of prescription medication. The abuse of prescription drugs is...
New bill would investigate funding for rape kit backlog
As we discussed in a past blog post, Indiana has approximately 5,000 untested rape kits in its backlog. This staggering figure makes the state’s backlog the 10th largest in the nation. This may change, however, if a newly-authored piece of legislation makes it through...
Can you be arrested for indecent exposure for public urination?
If you are a college student, you’ve probably been there: You’re outside with your friends, hanging out after having a few drinks. Eventually, nature calls—and there’s no bathroom in sight. Do you risk it and pee outside? Public urination is illegal in every state of...
