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VOL. 10 ISSUE 2
Surviving sexual assault in the age of pop culture SATVIKA RAMANATHAN AND MAYA FU EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
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One-hundred-and-twenty individuals have now accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual abuse, including allegations of rape, abuse of minors, rape, facilitated sex with controlled substances, and dissemination of video recordings. Combs has also been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Huge amounts of baby oil, which were allegedly laced with
Rohypnol – commonly known as the date rape drug – were also seized from Comb’s Miami home. And although Combs’ case is one that generally people would take seriously, there have been a large number of jokes around the topic, especially from high schoolers. The term sexual assault refers to any sexual behavior or contact that occurs without consent, and is a broad term that can encompass various forms of sexual violence, while rape is a term that refers
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HURON HOSA FACES DRASTIC CHANGES ISHAAN KAMAT WEBSITE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Huron High School’s Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) club is taking on a new structure, splitting into two distinct chapters: one for students in CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs and a new chapter for non-CTE students. This shift comes in response to recent budget cuts in the Ann Arbor Public Schools, which have reshaped how clubs like HOSA are funded and organized. For non-CTE students, form-
ing an independent chapter brings both opportunities and challenges. Finding a teacher or parent willing to serve as an advisor is crucial—without one, as the HOSA board explained in a recent email, “we won’t be able to start this new chapter, meaning [students] will not be able to participate in HOSA.” NonCTE students will also need
Huron’s HOSA is separating into two distinct chapters: one CTE students and one for non-CTE students.
specifically to pentration without consent. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, but only 25 out of every 1,000 perpetrators end up in prison for their crimes. Molly Lipton is an Ann Arbor educator, teaching both PE and health. She is also an NCAA administrator for the district, working with student athletes to help them reach their goals of playing sports in college. In 1995, as a 13-year-old, Lipton was sexually assaulted. She was at a friend’s house having a sleepover when their babysitter took them to her house, where her 32-year-old boyfriend was. “I woke up to him assaulting me in the middle of the night,” Lipton said. “So pretty traumatic. County prosecutor ended up taking my case, and this man ended up pleading d o w n , so he admitted guilt, which w a s a big deal.” Lipton eventually made the decision to use her pain and experience to do good. After going to a trauma based therapist in her early 30s, Lipton began to share her story with others.
“I’m a survivor of sexual assault that happened to me when I was a kid in a very different time,” said Lipton. “So I would say, in the last decade plus is when I started speaking nationwide and sharing my story in different age groups.” Arya Kamat, a junior at the University of Michigan studying public health and creative writing on a pre-med track, has had extensive experience in sexual assault education and reproductive justice work. “The problem is so much larger than us in terms of how everything really begins at a systemic societal level,” said Kamat. Throughout high school, she was involved with Planned Parenthood, where she worked with the youth advocacy team. This opened her eyes to political canvassing, and the significance of sexual education at a high school level. Kamat regularly traveled to other Washtenaw County schools to talk about sexual education, discussing different STI’s, birth control methods, and performing demonstrations. Kamat now works as a survivor support group facilitator, specifically for BIPOC survivors, for The University of Michigan’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC), which helps survivors navigate legal, emotional, and personal challenges by attending to each person’s specific needs and circumstances. SAPAC frequently visits
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Rising AAPS concerns about healthcare to cover their own competition costs, with regional fees around $100 and state competitions potentially reaching $500. Despite these hurdles, HOSA leaders are committed to keeping healthcare mbined meeting on Oct. 22, members from both chapters gathered to discuss the changes, share concerns, and brainstorm solutions. Although financial and organizational challenges lie ahead, HOSA’s mission to prepare students for healthcare careers remains a strong, shared focus as both chapters work to keep the club thriving.
SATVIKA RAMANATHAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The AAPS Board of Education had their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The meeting started with Public Commentary as usual, and the most prominent concern voiced was from the teachers about a recent five percent increase in healthcare costs. Many teachers shared that they already work multiple jobs in addition to their teaching jobs, and they won’t be able to cover these rising costs. “I already have the cheapest ‘I hope I don’t get sick and die’
health plan and don’t go to the doctor because I can’t afford it,” teacher Amber Mahaney said. “I am a single mother who already works two jobs to support my family. With this pay cut, my only option will be to work the 25 hours a week needed at my second job to take their health care and sign the waiver for Ann Arbor’s health care coverage.” Ann Arbor Education Association President Fred Klein spoke during the meeting, as well, saying that no employee group is dealing with these extremely high healthcare prices.
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