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As critics call for abolishing Greek system, members say fraternities are key to stopping sexual assaults

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As critics call for abolishing Greek system, members say fraternities are key to stopping sexual assaults

• Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
• Sep 5, 2021
• Sep 5, 2021 Updated Feb 22, 2022
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Fraternities and sororities across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including Phi Kappa Psi, sport banners in support of sexual assault survivors following an alleged rape at a Greek house on the first day of classes this fall.

• GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

A "kNOw MORE" banner hangs outside the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house. Members say the Greek system can provide leadership in stopping sexual assaults on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

• GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

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Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star

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Sweeping changes promised by UNL are only a first step to culture change on campus

• Andrew Wegley

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Education

UNL students gather to support sexual assault survivors as additional cases emerge

• Andrew Wegley

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The fledging "kNOw MORE" campaign, an awareness campaign first pitched by sorority member Olivia Minderman, includes banners on Greek houses and shirts sold to raise funds for Voices of Hope.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

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UNL to temporarily close fraternity where protesters gathered Tuesday night

• Andrew Wegley ,  Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star

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UNL chancellor pledges to do more on sexual misconduct training and to support sex assault survivors

• Andrew Wegley

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Photos, videos: Protests at UNL after reported sexual assault at Greek house

UNL protest, 08.26

Protesters hold banners outside the Phi Gamma Delta house on Aug. 26.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Protestors hug on the steps of the Nebraska Union as people filter home after Thursday night's protest.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Protestors raise their middle fingers toward the Phi Gamma Delta house on Thursday.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.27

Protesters on Thursday night left behind sticky notes in support of sexual assault survivors.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Protesters applaud deeply personal stories shared by many sexual assault survivors during a rally outside the Nebraska Union on Aug. 26.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star file photo

UNL protest, 08.26

Protestors listen to speakers on Thursday night across the street from the Fiji house, where an alleged sexual assault prompted a series of demonstrations this week.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Protesters holding signs face the Phi Gamma Delta house on Thursday night.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

At Thursday protest, participants where encouraged to leave sticky notes behind in support of sexual assault survivors.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Protesters listen to speakers talk about their experiences on Thursday outside the Nebraska Union.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

People sit in front of Phi Gamma Delta and listen to speakers talk about the issue of sexual assault on the UNL campus Thursday night.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

A protester faces the Phi Gamma Delta house with a message from the steps of the Nebraska Union.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Sen. Megan Hunt speaks to the crowd gathered for Thursday night's protest outside the Nebraska Union.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Kiara Williams speaks to the crowd gathered outside the Nebraska Union on Thursday.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

UNL protest, 08.26

Protesters listened to messages from sexual assault survivors on Thursday night. Speakers stood on the steps of the Nebraska Union, facing the Fiji house where an alleged sexual assault on Monday prompted demonstrations this week.

EAKIN HOWARD, Journal Star

Watch Now: Drone video shows how huge Wednesday night UNL rally was

Watch now: Protest Wednesday night in downtown Lincoln

Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Temporarily Closed, 8.25

Protesters marched Wednesday night on UNL's downtown campus in response to an alleged sexual assault at the Phi Gamma Delta house. Earlier, campus leaders said they would suspend operations at the fraternity while the investigation continues.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Temporarily Closed, 8.25

The crowd for Wednesday night's protest on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus appeared to double from the previous night. Protesters called for campus leaders to remove the letters from the suspended Phi Gamma Delta house.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Temporarily Closed, 8.25

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln said Wednesday it was closing the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house while an investigation into an alleged sexual assault takes place. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Watch Now: Protest at Fiji house

Protest

Hundreds of protesters are shown outside Tuesday night at the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house, 1425 R St.

ANDREW WEGLEY, Journal Star

Aug. 28 protests

After protesting for much of the evening outside the Fiji house at 1425 R St., where a sexual assault was reported to have occurred Monday night, hundreds spilled into the streets of downtown Lincoln just before midnight.

Becca Holladay, Journal Star

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Fraternities and sororities across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including Phi Kappa Psi, sport banners in support of sexual assault survivors following an alleged rape at a Greek house on the first day of classes this fall.

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The fledging "kNOw MORE" campaign, an awareness campaign first pitched by sorority member Olivia Minderman, includes banners on Greek houses and shirts sold to raise funds for Voices of Hope.

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A "kNOw MORE" banner hangs outside the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house. Members say the Greek system can provide leadership in stopping sexual assaults on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

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