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Equity office sees uptick in reports Sexual misconduct reports up postFord testimony
By CAMERON COOK
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More than 20 million people watched Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, after Ford accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school. For many people watching the hearings, Ford’s testimony brought up difficult memories. Some were even moved to report past experiences of sexual violence. Sarah Wake, a University associate general counsel, said since the hearings there has been a notable increase in
Northwestern students coming forward and reporting past sexual misconduct incidents to the Office of Equity. “My general impression is that people are coming forward to the Office of Equity and other campus partners to discuss incidents that happened in their past because the testimony inspired them (or) evoked difficult memories,” Wake said, declining to provide specifics. The day Ford’s testimony captured national attention, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network also reported an increase in calls — a 201 percent increase. Local hotlines reported similar upticks in engagement. Despite the increase in reporting, Wake noted that Ford’s actions are a reminder of how hard it can be to report sexual assault or misconduct. “I am here today not because I want to be. I am terrified. I am » See FORD, page 6
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Anthony Lewellen’s finished mural on Church Street and Maple Street. The public work was completed in late September.
Sheil grapples with national scandal Council to consider Students work to address reports of sex abuse in the Catholic Church By SNEHA DEY
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In August, Monica Juarez received an email from the leader of the Catholic Student Association, what usually would’ve been an outline of the group’s plans for the upcoming year. Instead, the email addressed reports of sex abuse scandals in the Catholic Church. “As the leaders of the Catholic community on campus, we may (read: will) be the recipients of anger, disdain, and vitriol from those who lump us in with the news reports of scandal within the Church,” Medill junior Christian Surtz wrote to the board. “We represent the Church to many, in ways both fair and unfair. But, that said, this situation provides a tremendous opportunity - and a tremendous responsibility.” In late July, former Washington, D.C. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick resigned after being accused of sexually
new business fee Proposal would up number of businesses required to pay fee By KRISTINA KARISH
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Sheil Catholic Center, 2110 Sheridan Rd. Leaders of the center have discussed the news of sex abuse scandals in the Catholic Church with the congregation.
abusing seminarians. Soon after McCarrick’s resignation, the attorney general of Pennsylvania released a massive grand jury report about sexual abuse in the Catholic
Church from six dioceses in the state. The grand jury found over 1,000 children were victims of abuse at the hands of priests over a seven decade period.
The revelations of abuse by priests of the Church and allegations that bishops and other high-ranking church officials » See SHEIL, page 6
"I think I'm already registered. I think?"
A proposed business registration fee will be brought before City Council next week, prompting concern from business owners. E v a n s t on’s E c on om i c Development Committee recommended approval of a plan at their Sept. 26 meeting that would expand the scope of businesses required to pay a registration fee. Paul Zalmezak, Evanston’s economic development manager, said at the meeting that Evanston is not capturing all of the businesses in the city due to its licensing regulations. Current city code exempts businesses that require state licenses, as well as those that are home-based from the
existing licensing program. Because of this, only about 500 storefront businesses and 400 food-service businesses fall under the city’s licensing program. Current licensing fees range from $40 to $250 per year, depending on the type of establishment. Because of the new licensing regulations, Zalmezak said, Evanston would be able to communicate with and be informed about many more businesses in the city. This is also intended to make it easier for city staff to let their owners know about regulations and connect them with resources. During the meeting, commission member and architect Mary Beth Berns said the city is essentially asking business owners to “pay for the right to be in your database.” “I don’t understand why I should have to pay to give (Evanston) the right to email me,” she said. » See TAX, page 6
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