I understand. Next time he tries to talk to you just in a very firm voice and unfriendly voice answer his question without inviting more conversation. Or just leave...tell him you don't have time.
If he's really harrassing you warn him you want nothing with him and report him if necessary.
This GUY might be a little fresh, but that's it. To call one simple touch 'assault is just preposterous. If you are old enough to know how to deal with your own issues, dear, maybe college isn't for you yet.
Start by saying NO next time he approaches you.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.