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October 3 - 16, 2012 Lecture
Student run since 1911 Crader Lecture features Dr.
Daniel Dreisbach
Sorority helps fight domestic violence A crowd of more than 500 people attended the Rhodes
Scholar lecture “Thomas Jefferson and the Wall of Separa-
tion,” Tuesday at Rose Theater.
BRITTANY TEDDER Women. emotionally dependent on another Dr. Daniel Dreisbach, professor at American University
ARROW STAFF WRITER “We will probably do that again this person is considered abuse,” Riddle in Washington, D.C., and author of “The Bible’s Influence
year because it was such a good said. Upon the Founding Fathers,” discussed what Thomas
One in four women will experience turnout,” Henschel said. Riddle said domestic violence is a Jefferson meant about keeping church and state separate.
domestic violence in her lifetime, Henschel said she interned at the societal issue and that communities Read the full story at southeastArrow.com.
according to the Centers for Disease Safe House for Women last spring. She need to get together to stop the abuse
Control and Prevention. wanted to take the internship because and reinforce ideas from a young age Election
October is Domestic Violence of Alpha Chi’s connection with the that abusive behavior is not tolerated
Awareness Month, and Alpha Chi shelter, but she never imagined what and is not normal. Voter registration deadline for
Omega, a sorority at Southeast the women at the shelter had gone “We’re here for help as far as November election coming up
Missouri State University, will organize through. prevention,” Riddle said. “The behavior
events and raise funds to combat “It just opened my eyes up to what begins early as sixth grade, so my job is Southeast Missouri State University students still have
domestic violence. some people had to witness in their to go to the high schools and junior options if they are interested in voting in the November
Southeast senior Abby Henschel, a lives,” Henschel said. “I realized how highs around here and talk to students 2012 election. The deadline for registering to vote is 5 p.m.
member of Alpha Chi Omega, said strong these women are, and when about healthy relationships.” on Oct. 10.
stopping domestic violence is the they come to the shelter they literally Riddle said gender stereotypes play Olivia Plumlee, event coordinator for Southeast’s College
sorority’s philanthropy, and it holds an have nothing. They just grow within a role in domestic violence. Men are Republicans, said students can register at the public library
event in the spring. that house each day.” supposed to be masculine, and women on Clark Street or any federal building in Cape Girardeau. If
“All the fraternities participate in The Safe House for Women was are supposed to be submissive and a student is not a Cape Girardeau resident, they need to
our Frisbee sling, which is like ultimate founded in 1991 and is a not-for-profit quiet. register in their hometowns and apply for an absentee
Frisbee where they compete with each domestic violence shelter. Kyle Riddle, “One in nine men experience ballot. All of this can be done through the mail.
other,” Henschel said. “We have T-shirts an educator at the Safe House, said it domestic violence, and people don’t Read the full story at southeastArrow.com.
made, and it’s a way for the community began as a domestic violence shelter often think of men as victims,” Riddle
to come and participate as well.” for women and their children to give said. “Men don’t like to report that Accident
Henschel said members of Alpha them a safe place to stay. The Safe they’re being abused because they
Chi have an item drive at least two House expanded to include its think they’re supposed to be macho or No serious injuries in scooter
times a semester to support the Safe outreach office and counseling they’re afraid people will think they’re accident near campus
House for Women. The Safe House for services. weak.”
Women’s office is located at N. Spring “We provide court advocacies [for] The Safe House holds some events A scooter collided with a vehicle at the intersection of
Street in Cape Girardeau. people who need legal help, education at the shelter. One event is a balloon Bellevue Street and Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau at
“We bring at least two to three items and counseling,” Riddle said. “We also release where the staff and clients approximately 3 p.m. Sept. 25.
to our chapter,” Henschel said. “All the have our thrift store, which consists of gather around the shelter and release A Honda Pilot was eastbound on Bellevue Street.
donations are usually hygiene clothing donations and some applian- purple balloons. The scooter was northbound on Sprigg Street. The driver of
products, paper products and laundry ces, where the women at the Safe “We also have a big banquet at the the scooter did not suffer any life-threatening injuries and
detergent.” House can shop at their convenience.” shelter where all of our clients, staff and was transported by private vehicle to St. Francis Hospital,
For Domestic Violence Awareness According to Riddle, domestic volunteers cook something and bring according to traffic officer David Valentine of the Cape
Month, Alpha Chi organizes an event violence begins at a young age. Abusers it,” Riddle said. Girardeau Police Department.
called “Brewing Awareness,” where it can become emotionally or verbally According to Henschel, domestic Read the full story at southeastArrow.com.
runs a coffee house, and a couple of abusive as early as fifth and sixth grade. violence is more common than
bands play throughout the night. Physical abuse is the most obvious anybody could imagine, and it is a topic PRSSA
“It’s like a relaxing night for the form of domestic violence, Riddle said. that nobody wants to talk about.
outside community to help give However, emotional abuse is also a “I think Alpha Chi does a good job PRSSA students will attend
money,” Henschel said. “This year, it form of domestic violence that people with bringing awareness on the subject conference in San Francisco
will probably be at Cup ‘N’ Cork.” may not be aware of. instead of just hiding it underneath the
Last year Alpha Chi sold wristbands “Any kind of pattern of behavior mat,” Henschel said. “Even girls I would Southeast Missouri State University’s chapter of the Public
that read, “Don’t Touch This.” The that’s designed to break down never imagine were telling their stories. Relations Student Society of America will send 17 members
wristbands were $1 each, and all the someone’s self-esteem to try and keep I think it’s important to start becoming to the PRSSA National Conference 2012. The conference
proceeds went to the Safe House for someone trapped in a relationship or more aware of it.” will be from Oct. 11-16 in San Francisco.
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