Campus advocates on sexual assault issues fear impact of ‘Rolling Stone’ article that boosted their cause

The past two years have brought unprecedented public focus on the issue of sexual assault on campuses. The issue is hardly new, but a combination of factors — more women speaking out about being attacked, media attention, heightened scrutiny from the White House — has changed the discussion. The reaction to “A Rape on Campus,” an article published in Rolling Stone last month, reflected this changed environment.