At the very least, pursuing a UJC trial will help keep the issue alive in the minds of University students. While browsing the web, I came across the Sexual Assault Education Office home page. As a member of many e-mail collectives, I often receive random messages containing useless information that does not at all pertain to my life. This weekend, however, I received an announcement that SAFE would be sponsoring a vigil on the Lawn and subsequent panel discussion to address concerns about sexual violence in the University community. While this is a good way to keep the issue of sexual violence in the forefront of students' minds, the success of such an event really does rest with the students in the University community.
Ignorance still prevails among many men and women.
After last night's vigil, some of the ignorance about sexual assault hopefully has been replaced by rational, informed thought. Most likely, however, those in the University community most in need of enlightenment on the subject of sexual violence were not in attendance at the gathering. Ultimately, University students must take the initiative to learn more. Organizations like SAFE and SARA only can sponsor events and act as sources of education and support. If you didn't attend the vigil last night, check out what the Sexual Assault Education Office has to offer on its web page.