Trigger Warning: The following article contains mention of a report of sexual misconduct.

On Friday, Jan. 29, the UNI student body received an email regarding a rape reported to UNI police by a student.

The email stated that the assault was committed by an acquaintance in a residence hall between 6 p.m. and midnight on Thursday, Jan. 28. 

The only person responsible for sexual assault is the perpetrator.

According to the email, “the most common type of sexual assault is not committed by a stranger but by someone known to the victim, typically a date or other acquaintance.” 

Survivors of sexual assault or misconduct can contact UNI police at (319)-273-2712 and can also seek support by contacting the Riverview Center’s 24-hour sexual assault crisis line at 888-557-0310.