Spring Break
No more talking about taking back the night
Men, women join forces to march across campus in protest of sexual violence taking place on college campuses
Kate Welter
Issue date: 4/16/09 Section: News
Additionally, Robinson wanted to stress how rape does not solely affect women. Men need to join in and pro-actively be part of the solution.
"Men can be raped, too. They have relationships with women; they have mothers, daughters and sisters. This is not just a woman's problem. All of us need to step up if we want to see a change."
Following the speech, posters and lit candles were passed out to all members of the crowd that had gathered in front of the MU steps. With a megaphone in hand, Alisha DeVogele led the group in chants as they marched through the streets of Corvallis. The route included Greek Row and Monroe Street, where many poked their heads out to watch and support those already walking.
Last night's event was organized by Katie Stebbins, the director of health and wellness at OSU, as well as ASOSU's women's director of affairs, the Women's Center and EVERY1.
"I was looking forward to getting involved and wanted to support the movement," said Mike Turner, a junior in political science at OSU. "It was awesome to see the support by those we passed by on the street."
While the event may have seemed like one that was catered toward women, men also made an impact on the size of the crowd.
Men and women flocked from businesses and cultural centers to join the march down Monroe Street as sororities and fraternities showed their support by watching and cheering on the effort to take back the night.
Kate Welter, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
"Men can be raped, too. They have relationships with women; they have mothers, daughters and sisters. This is not just a woman's problem. All of us need to step up if we want to see a change."
Following the speech, posters and lit candles were passed out to all members of the crowd that had gathered in front of the MU steps. With a megaphone in hand, Alisha DeVogele led the group in chants as they marched through the streets of Corvallis. The route included Greek Row and Monroe Street, where many poked their heads out to watch and support those already walking.
Last night's event was organized by Katie Stebbins, the director of health and wellness at OSU, as well as ASOSU's women's director of affairs, the Women's Center and EVERY1.
"I was looking forward to getting involved and wanted to support the movement," said Mike Turner, a junior in political science at OSU. "It was awesome to see the support by those we passed by on the street."
While the event may have seemed like one that was catered toward women, men also made an impact on the size of the crowd.
Men and women flocked from businesses and cultural centers to join the march down Monroe Street as sororities and fraternities showed their support by watching and cheering on the effort to take back the night.
Kate Welter, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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