Protest against UCTV Blue Light and Rape Culture at UConn

By Loumarie I Rodriguez

Poster advertising Rally against Evil Blue Light Posters advertising a protest against the UCTV’s video “Evil Blue Light” and rape culture in general. Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

Students holding up signs at the Rally Many students attended the rally and many other people stopped by the event . Students held up signs and had people step up to speak about the changes the wanted. Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

One of the main signs held at the protest Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

State Representative Gregg Haddad (D-Mansfield-Chaplin)State Rep. Gregg Haddad spoke at the rally in order to access the seriousness of sexual violence against women. He also announced that a bill will be considered for universities state wide to improve school policies dealing with sexual violence. The bill will demand universities to report campus data on sexual violence that rakes place on campuses.Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

Left over sign in Women’s Center Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

Women’s Center Leftover Sign Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

Left over Sign Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

“Evil Blue Light” One of UConn’s many emergency light poles. According to RA’s if standing next to emergency pole you should be able to see another blue light at least over 300 feet away. However, a closer at this pole it was in disrepair. Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

Sign in front of Women’s CenterAt the rally there was the idea of making a freshmen requirement of taking a Violence Against Women class. Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez

The UCTV insignia at the studioThe UCTV insignia within the studio anchor deskPhoto by Loumarie I Rodriguez

UCTV News Session The UCTV News cast taking place within the studio. Anchors Monica Mula on left hand side and Hayley Crombleholme on the right. Photo by Loumarie I Rodriguez