Tiffany Reese

Marissa, a student at Utah Valley University, experienced a devastating assault by an acquaintance, who at the time was a well-known football player at the University of Utah.

And although her rape was devastating, the institutional betrayal Marissa describes while seeking support from both universities was equally as detrimental.

Still, Marissa persevered, seeking accountability through every route possible, engaging the criminal courts, the civil courts, Title IX, and even the media.

As a result, she would learn all too well that when an athlete is accused of rape, public reaction can become quickly polarized.

Many people cast doubt on the accuser and defend the alleged perpetrator due to fame, perceived status, or a parasocial loyalty.

When institutions protect their image, who protects the student?

And if Title IX promises equity, why does justice feel so uneven?

I'm Tiffany Reese, and this is Something Was Wrong.

You ended up ultimately attending Utah Valley University, which is in Orem, Utah.

What made you choose that school specifically?

What would you say the college campus culture is like in general?

Was the LDS population at the school pretty high?

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