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Texas Safe University?

By Arian Helm
Aah127@txstate.edu

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University student reporters interviewed students on campus to get their opinions on sexual assault and how to reduce the number of sexual assaults on campus on Tuesday, April 2.

Students were asked to define sexual assault in their own words based off of previous experiences or possibly witnessed.

“I define sexual assault as someone who has hatred that doesn’t care about the feelings of someone else,” said Mary Pavia, a Texas State University staff member.

Students were asked to share their personal experiences with sexual assault to evaluate the familiarity of sexual abuse among students.

Marissa Farnkoff, a female Marketing major, discusses experiencing sexual assault as every other woman she knows has, including being touched inappropriately without consent. She also has witnessed other women being groped and noticing how physically uncomfortable they were.

Texas State offers informational videos to educate students on sexual assault and how to report the act. 

“I think Texas State should make freshman’s do more modules to teach what sexual assault is and how to disclose if it happens to you,” said Margerita Vargas-Gonzales, Texas State freshman.

Students provide suggestions on how to make victims feel safer while on campus.

"[Texas State] can have support groups or private meetings for people that have been sexually assaulted that want to talk it out," said 23-year-old Travis Davis. "It might encourage people to come forward."

Texas State prides itself on keeping our students and staff safe. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted or have any questions, please contact UPD at 512-245-2890. 


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