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3 weeks ago | Notes: 2

"In the great room last week, this girl told Big T that “she had been raped by her exam”. Big T became dead silent (which is of course strange for Big T) and just stared at her. Finally her friend called over, “she chose a very poor choice of words.” Big T shouted “THANK YOU!” and told the not to say that again."

- A St. Mary’s Student

Come join us for the 3rd annual Walk a Mile in her Shoes event. This event is an opportunity to bring our community together to talk about gender relations, sexual violence, and what we can do to stop it.

Everyone is welcomed to participate! Sign in starts at 2pm at the ARC track this Sunday!!

It’s free, and shoes and snacks are provided. Come out and show your support!

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1 month ago

"Back in 2011, a childhood friend of mine was murdered by her ex boyfriend. Knowing such relationship violence to be a reality, I talk to my friends about taking precaution with their boyfriends or loved ones and the signs to look for. I encourage friends to let someone know when and where they may be breaking up with someone in case things get out of control, and warn against meeting up with exes in secluded areas when there is a history of jealousy or aggressive behavior (public places are your friend!). I hope to prevent such violence on campus through such education and precautions."

- A St. Mary’s Student

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1 month ago

"The other day, my friend asked permission before giving me a hug and it was pleasantly surprising because it is something that everyone should do but hardly anyone ever does! :)"

- A St. Mary’s Student

Harrassment happens…

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1 month ago

“Just want to point out that its important to stop inappropriate and offensive language as well as behaviors. The other day I was called a pretty offensive word (it starts with a P) by a guy while walking on the path. I didn’t know this guy at all so I was shocked that he would say this to my face and his friend walking next to him said nothing (I could tell he was uncomfortable by his face but he said and did nothing) I can stand up for myself, but it would be nice if everyone would discourage this kind of language when referring to someone else (especially someone you don’t know) I am more than my sex!”

-SMCM student

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1 month ago | Notes: 1

Beyond Consent: Opening Up a Dialogue About the Reality of Women’s Sexual Experiences

TW rape, assault.

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2 months ago | Notes: 391

Roxane Gay is Spelled With One "N": What Empathy Is

TW: Sexual violence, rape, assault

roxanegay:

I was a visiting professor at the University of Alabama last week, teaching a group of students about how to write difference into our fiction. I thought about how we teach many things in the creative writing workshop—how to read and think like a writer, how to bring discipline to the wilder of…

Source: roxanegay

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4 months ago

"These two guys were going to start a fight at the Door, so as their friends pulled them away a few of us flooded in between the two to put distance between them"

- A St. Mary’s Student

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4 months ago

"An incredibly drunk guy walked into our party, staggered around, and then ran out of the suite at full speed. Two friends and I chased him, caught him, and then took him back to his room so he wouldn’t hurt himself."

- A St. Mary’s Student

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5 months ago

"On Thanksgiving Day my Dad and Uncle brought up the Green Dot Program. I explained it to them and how it can be used on our campus and anywhere else in the world!"

- A St. Mary’s Student

What would you do?

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6 months ago

I saw a guy cornering this girl I knew from class, and she kept trying to leave and he wouldn’t let her. When I walked up and got her out of there he insulted me. He makes me really uncomfortable.

Submit what you would have done in a similar situation!

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6 months ago

"I saw a girl I did not know that was too drunk to stand leaning heavily onto a boy I didn’t know. I talked to him, asking her if she was alright, and he said he was a visitor and he needed to find their mutual friend. She told him not to go, but I told her I would take care of her and take her home (it was very difficult to get her to tell me where she lived). Before he left, he kissed her, and I knew I had to take her home myself because she was WAY too drunk to consent to anything physical. As we slowly made our way to her house, I told her that she needed to drink some water and go straight to bed and not to kiss anyone because she was too drunk to consent to anything. Luckily, her friends saw us as we arrived at her house and they took care of her the rest of the night."

- A St. Mary’s Student

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6 months ago

"More than once I have had a complete stranger presumptuously grab my hips from behind during a dance party and start grinding on me without consent. I’m thankful that every single time I have had friends who have intervened when I began showing visible signs of discomfort."

- A St. Mary’s Student

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6 months ago

"My friend and I get nervous walking across campus alone at night, so we call the other on the way home to make sure that she gets home safe."

- A St. Mary’s Student

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6 months ago

"Somebody felt unsafe walking back to their dorm on a Saturday night after a drunk person attempted to follow them home, so when the person called friends, the group of friends came out and walked the person home"

- A St. Mary’s Student