A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and a Prayer/5K Teal Ribbon Run

Phew...what a busy few weeks it's been! With our Sex Trafficking event over and the Clothesline coming down at the end of the week, it's time to turn our attention to other upcoming events. First and foremost will be A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer this weekend, Friday and Saturday at 7:00PM in the Living Room of the Sharwan Smith Center. These stories and monologues were originally compiled by Eve Ensler, of The Vagina Monologues fame, who has called violence against women "...an issue that lives smack in the middle of the world and is still not spoken, not seen, not given weight or significance." The event is the result of a beautiful partnership with the Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center. Each reading will focus on sexual violence and its effects on men and women alike. This collection is valuable both in its inclusion of both sexes and in its ability to jump-start a dialogue about a topic that is all too often swept under the rug.

In other news, this Saturday is the 5K Teal Ribbon Run! There is a small fee to sign up ($15 for students, $20 for the public, and $25 a week before; same day registration is fine). This run is in solidarity with Rape and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and all proceeds will benefit the Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center. Check out the flier below for more details, we hope to see you there!