CORAZA_Diverse

College Students Break Their Silence On Sexual Assault

By Maria Coraza

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Student reporters conduct informal surveys regarding the topic of sexual assault with Texas State students on campus while gathering suggestions for future prevention on Monday, April 1

Sexual assault is any unwanted or forced sexual advancement towards an individual. It includes but is not limited to rape, attempted rape, unwanted contact, and threats. In attempts to raise awareness on sexual assault and prevention, Texas State students start the conversation on what their university should do to help resolve the subject matter.

Communication studies major Emily Bogue shares constructive criticism on the university’s role in awareness.

“I think Texas State needs to be louder and provide more resources to the timeline coordinators,” said Bogue. “I think that far too many people on this campus don’t know who the timeline coordinators are or what they do.”

Pre-nursing major, Travis Davis, offers a campus suggestion for victims.

“[Texas State] can have support groups or private meetings for people that have been sexually assaulted that want to talk it out,” said Davis. “It might encourage people to come forward.”

Biology major, Kayla Brown, states a similar opinion about victims who hesitate or are afraid to report crimes.

“Encourage them to come forward, hold private meetings if they want to talk to someone,” said Brown. “It all starts with people reaching out, you can’t help someone unless they say something.”

Digital Media Innovation major, Xavier Tristan, states an opinion regarding sexual offenders on campus.

"If you [sexually assault] people, you should be expelled," said Tristan. "Texas State should also have programs for sexual assault victims."


To report experienced or witnessed sexual assault crimes, call the University Police at (512)-245-2805. Free individual and group counseling is also offered on the fifth floor at the LBJ Student Center. To schedule an appointment, call (512)-245-4357.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Michelle Frazee

Image
23 January, 2019 Michelle Frazee was born and raised in California before she made the move to San Marcos, Texas to attend Texas State University fall of 2016. Frazee’s original plan was to attend the University of Texas in Austin, Texas but states that fate brought her to Texas State University. Frazee’s dream job is to work with a musical artist or a job that allows her to travel. Frazee does not have any professional experience related to Public Relations but is eager to apply her knowledge to the real world.   Her interests involve working out, attending music festivals with her friends and traveling. A fun fact about her is that she has a black belt in martial arts. On a Sunday evening, you can find her at the gym, Alkek, doing housekeeping duties or organizing her planner for the week ahead. Frazee’s top three priorities are self-care, her relationship with God and her family and friends.  
Read more

Reece_Diverse Sources

Local residents call for more on campus resources for assault survivors  By Shira Reece SAN MARCOS, Texas – Local residents call for Texas State University to provide more on campus resources for student survivors of sexual assault during interviews conducted on Tuesday, April 2. On the official school website, Texas State University offers sexual assault resources including counseling and information for how to file a report. Emily Bogue, a senior at Texas State, said that despite wanting the public to believe they are, the university is not doing a good job on educating students about sexual assault. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, almost 70% of sexual assault victims don’t tell the police and only 25% of reported assaults result in an arrest. “He took her upstairs at the house party we were at and took advantage of her. She took legal action with Texas State and I had to testify as a witness,” said Zoe Zalenski, a junior at Texas State, ...
Read more

WILLIAMS_Diverse

Texas State students demand diversity in Title IX training By Tyra Williams SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Texas State Students provide feedback on the lack of Title IX training for the LGBTQ community. “There is definitely an undercurrent of sexual assault that occurs in the (LGBTQ) community that needs to be better addressed,” said Rachel Mardell who is a lecturer in the English Department. According to the “Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network,” 21% of transgender or nonconforming college students have been sexually assaulted, compared to 18% of non-transgender females and 4% of non-transgender males. “Transgender women are more likely than even their gender counterparts to be the victims of abuse and sexual violence,” said transgender student Emily Bogue. In a climate survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct, the most common reason for not reporting incidents of sexual assault was that it was not considered serious enough. According to the Association of American U...
Read more