The Bell Ringer

Issue date: 4/28/09 Section: Arts & Life

"No means no" was one of the more common messages on the T-shirts, but there were dozens of other stories hanging from clotheslines on the History Walk for "Take Back the Night."

Some were informative, and others were more passionate, but all were compelling.

One shirt had a list of things that can help prevent sexual violence, while another merely said "25-year-old Rape Survivor."

Further down the line was a shirt with a picture of four women and a reminder for Planned Parenthood.

It also showed statistics that one in every four girls and one in every six boys will be sexually assaulted by age 18.

There were shirts with glitter paint, handprints, drawings, photographs and many different messages.

There were even a few pairs of jeans hanging toward the back in the shade.

Messages such as "No means no, jeans or not" covered Liz Claiborne and Levi's pants from top to bottom.

"Take Back the Night" is an annual event to help raise awareness and put out a message in a way that few people can ignore.

Each shirt was designed by student volunteers and by the rape victims themselves, according to Tunisia Williams, assistant director of public relations.

The event, organized by the Counseling Center, took place the week of April 20.

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