The march begins as the supporters file out of the EMU. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Former Oregon interim president Scott Coltrane and wife Wendy Wheeler-Coltrane listen to speakers during the event. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
A sign made by one of the marchers is waved above the crowd during the march. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Take Back the Night committee planning member Calynne Torres takes photos of the event with her phone while working the popcorn stand. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Zach Lusby speaks out during the rally. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Oregon students and Eugene community members listen to speakers prior to the march. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Spoken word poets steal the crowd’s heart with their touching performances. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Numerous signs and chants were observed as the march continued through campus. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Speaker Ariel gives a powerful speech about reforming the institutional treatment of trans Americans. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Oregon’s sexual wellness advocacy team preforms in the fish bowl. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
One supporter watches intently as members line up for the march. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
SWAT members showcase a moving performance for Oregon students and Eugene community members. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Vivian Kim observes the rally. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Janice Gonzalez-Valera supporting the rally Thursday evening. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Students, locals, and school administrators chant and march up University Street. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
Students join in the face painting and sign making as they prepare for the march. The ASUO Women’s Center and Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County present Take Back the Night in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)
