UW students demand campus address concerns about sexual violence

Amid a surge of sexual assault allegations, confessions and discussions across the nation, many at the University of Wyoming are examining — and questioning — the way UW handles sexual assault.

Several UW students walked out of class Monday and gathered on Simpson Plaza to show support for victims of sexual assault. The students marched across campus — holding signs decorated with slogans and statistics — to deliver a signed petition to Old Main, the location of UW President Laurie Nichols’ office.

“We can’t wait — it’s happening now,” said Alexandra Eisele, who helped to organize the walk-out. “We wanted to do something that is a little more noticeable than a petition going around, because it needs to be said and needs to be heard.”

The issue of sexual assault took a center spotlight earlier this month when the UW Police Department reported an assault occurred on campus.

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