Penn State news by
Penn State's student blog

Topics

More

Penn Staters Encouraged To Participate In April 27 Denim Day

Every April, Penn State hosts a slate of events to highlight education and awareness against sexual assault throughout Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Last, but certainly not least, is Denim Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 27.

Penn State’s Gender Equity Center is encouraging the community to wear denim on Wednesday in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. The annual initiative serves as an attempt to break down stigmas associated with victim-blaming and the clothing choices of victims.

Denim Day is an international campaign that began in 1999 in response to the 1992 rape of an 18-year-old Italian student. The Italian Supreme Court ruled that because she was wearing tight jeans, the woman must have given consent. Female Italian lawmakers began wearing jeans to the workplace to protest the ruling, which was ultimately overturned. From there, Denim Day took off as a demonstration across the globe.

Those who participate are welcome to share photos using the hashtag #DenimDay2022 while tagging UPUA and the Gender Equity Center.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

Keeley Lamm

Keeley is a sophomore journalism major from Richmond, Virginia, and is one of Onward State's associate editors. She also talks about random, fun stuff on our podcast, Podward State. Keeley is a lover of grilled cheese, naps, and Kevin Jonas. If you would like to share your thoughts on the superior Jonas Brother, feel free to contact her on Twitter @lammkeeley or send your best Spotify playlist to her email [email protected]

Follow on Another Platform
113kFollowers
157kFollowers
57.7kFollowers
4,570Subscribers

Onward Debates: Will Micah Shrewsberry Remain At Penn State?

With rumors circulating about the second-year head coach’s future, two of our staffers debated if he will leave Penn State.

Onward Debates: Will Micah Shrewsberry Remain At Penn State?

With rumors circulating about the second-year head coach’s future, two of our staffers debated if he will leave Penn State.

[Photo Story] Penn State Hoops’ Emotional NCAA Tournament Run

We were on the court to capture the Nittany Lions’ emotional NCAA Tournament run.

Micah Shrewsberry, Penn State Hoops’ Seniors Set Framework For Program’s Future Despite NCAA Tournament Second-Round Loss

“Penn State is going to be back to the tournament.”