![A group of people, appearing mostly female, hold lit candles and walk in a loose line on a brick pathway under columned porches. The photos lighting is dim and indicates twilight.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Krem-SPEAK-900x587.png)
The other side of sexual misconduct programming
Audrey Blumenstock, '22, says being on the SPEAK executive team made her feel "muzzled" by the administration
![SPEAK members read stories submitted by student survivors.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3280.jpg)
SPEAK event provides forum for W&L students to share their stories
Survivors of sexual assault find support at annual event
![Organizer Mansi Tripathi, ’22, gave opening remarks about the prevalence of sexual assault at Washington and Lee in front of a banner signed by students to show support for survivors. Photo by Shauna Muckle, ’24.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-01-at-8.04.59-PM-900x558.png)
SPEAK hosts sexual assault awareness event
Anonymous stories written by survivors described a culture of self-blame, doubt and social stigma surrounding speaking out about sexual violence
![The virtual panel was held by SPEAK on Aug. 25.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Image-900x612.jpeg)
New Title IX policy narrows definition for sexual assualt and misconduct
The university’s interim policy will address misconduct that Title IX will not