Sunday, December 22, 2024

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

Elizabeth Piet

Recent Articles

NEWS

Rape victim speaks to high school students

Two years ago when she woke up in her dorm room with the horrible realization she had been raped the previous night, the MSU junior said it was almost impossible to confide in her suitemate, and eventually the police. But on Wednesday, the student stood in front of more than 100 Haslett High School freshmen and sophomores to tell her story — in hopes her words could prevent others from being assaulted or help them find the strength to report the crime. The student, who asked that her name not be used for privacy, had gone out with friends in April 2004, had several drinks and returned to Case Hall where she fell asleep alone with the door closed, but unlocked.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: MSU student speaks to high schoolers about her rape

Two years ago when she woke up in her dorm room with the horrible realization she had been raped the previous night, the MSU junior said it was almost impossible to confide in her suitemate, and eventually the police. But on Wednesday, the student stood in front of more than 100 Haslett High School freshmen and sophomores to tell her story — in hopes her words could prevent others from being assaulted or help them find the strength to report the crime. The student, who asked that her name not be used for privacy, had gone out with friends in April 2004, had several drinks and returned to Case Hall where she fell asleep alone with the door closed, but unlocked.