Women's Issues column weak once again
Writing about the issue of sexual assault can be a positive step forward in addressing stigmas and myths that still surround the issue, but it is important to describe campus resources and events accurately. Unfortunately Ms. Lincoln's lack of research again weakens her well-intentioned column. Every April, Women's Initiative and other organizations around the world plan events to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month of awareness included far more than the posters Ms. Lincoln described. Take Back The Night, the annual march around campus followed by survivor testimonials; discussions on how sexual violence affects the GLBT community, and friends and family of survivors; the White Ribbon campaign, where men pledged not to commit acts of violence; and Denim Day, where everyone wore jeans to remember an unjust Italian court ruling, were just a few of the events Women's Initiative sponsored about sexual assault during April alone.