It seems that almost every day LSU is making national headlines for yet another sexual assault scandal, or blatant failure to protect their students and more specifically — their survivors.
Monday evening, LSU student-athletes gathered outside of the PMAC sporting their teal “We’re Committed” gear in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The teal gear represents joint forces and a united front towards ending sexual and domestic violence on campus.
The event was organized and planned by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and featured a lineup of educational and passionate guest speakers.
The Tigers heard from the STAR Organization, Lighthouse, LSU Student Government and fellow student athletes from both SAAC and the Black Student- Athlete Association (BSAA).
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This rally was not meant to be performative. It was meant to express the student-athletes feelings of disappointment and betrayal towards an administration that is meant to protect them. While also educating students of the resources that are available on campus, and showing their support for survivors.
“We had a great turnout from athletes from a variety of sports at the ‘We’re Committed’ Rally. As athletes, our voices and our platforms are our strongest asset, and last night we utilized them to be agents of change and to help demolish this toxic culture of sexual assault and abuse,” senior swimmer Lexi Daniels expressed.
This event is just a step. LSU has much more work to do in molding their culture into one that students, faculty, and alumni can be proud of. LSU needs to put the safety of their students at the forefront of their university, and not as a footnote.
It’s time to take action.
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