This November, Chi Delta is hosting No Means November, a month dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault and the importance of consent.
As part of this initiative, the 24-hour event Support the Silence was held from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14 at Lakeside. Students and Chi Delta members participated by sitting on the stage at Perry, working or reflecting in silence. The only rule was that participants were not allowed to speak while on stage.
Around the stage, statistics and words of encouragement were displayed for people to read. Students who were not participating were asked not to talk or distract those on stage, out of respect for survivors of sexual assault.
“People are oppressed and aren’t able to speak. It was a movement to show they aren’t alone, and it conveys messages without words while creating a space of reflection and awareness” junior Jordan Bocock a member of Chi Delta said when asked how silence can be powerful.
The sorority also sold “Consent” shirt with proceeds going to the Hope Crisis Center a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and protecting sexual assault survivors and cookies that went to Voice of Hope. This resource also helps protect survivors and raise awareness to prevent future assaults.
Additionally, Chi Delta will host an Open Mic Night on, Nov 20. Differing from Support the Silence, this will be a space to have open conversations, share stories or art. Additionally, students can have Chi Delta members read their story to make it anonymous.
