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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Sophomore Nick Roberts, chairman of the It’s On Us task force, and freshman Kelly Meloy, co-chairwoman, pose for a photo on April 14, 2015 in the Student Center. The two are members of Undergraduate Student Government and are coordinating the It’s On Us event. “This cause means a lot to me because I have worked with victims of sexual assault so I know secondhand how victims are dealing with it,” Meloy said. “For SIU to make it a better community for the victims would be very life changing for them. Roberts, who is the USG treasurer, said it is important for strong male leaders to be activists in this issue. “It’s on us to stop sexual violence,” Meloy added. The event will be held on April 20 at 6 in the Morris Library Guyon Auditorium.