April is sexual assault awareness month (SAAM) and Colgate University’s sexual violence resource center, Haven, plans to get members of the Colgate community involved through a series of events that aim to spread awareness and share survivors’ stories. According to its website, Haven is an on-campus resource that provides “confidential care, support, advocacy and trauma-informed.
It’s practically a rite of passage for Colgate University students to condition themselves to the rugged terrain that covers the majority of campus. The phrase “rugged terrain” is a euphemism in itself, as a more accurate descriptor would be something like “extremely steep hill.” Part of this collective experience is complaining about the daily walks.