Zachary Ballard and Joesph Daluphin Interviews

Interviews, Pictures, Quotes 

October 30th 2018 

Sam Pillion
Male
20 years old
Criminal Justice Major 

"Doing something sexual to someone, without at person's consent."

"I have not experienced or witnessed sexual assault." 

"I can personally do my best to make sure the people I know are informed about the risk and severity that comes with sexual assault."

"Well I am uniformed of anything that Texas State dose for sexual assault or its victims. Maybe Texas State can open a hotline for sexual assault, something like the bobcat bobbies where someone who has been sexually assaulted can call in and inform the Texas State police of the details of what happened. Also, maybe forming a sexual harassment group, where people who have been sexually assaulted can come and tell their story. This could help the police in a further investigation, and could be beneficial for people who haven’t yet come forward about their sexual assault experience."




Madison Caloss
Female
20 years old
Exercise Sport Science Major


"Sexual assault to me is any unwanted sexual contact."


"I have not personally been involved in sexual assault, my cousin however has been sexually assaulted and I was able to see the dramatic effect it can have on someone’s life."

"I would say that personally, I can make a strong effort to watch over my friends or anyone who needs help from sexual assault." 

"Texas State could make a conscious effort to make sure their students are informed about the risk of sexual assault and the effect it could have on the victim." 


Sarah Kelarek
Female
19 years old
Accounting Major

“It scares me, just knowing that people out there don't take no for an answer and take advantage of people. It really is sickening.”

“I have luckily never experienced any kind of sexual assault.”

“I have never heard of an incident but precautions should always be taken. Texas State could maybe do a better job of spreading awareness.”

“I don’t know anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault but I am always open to talk about it with anyone if they need to, because I know how traumatizing it can be.”

Eric White
Male
Owner of Green Parrot and Vodka St.

“It pisses me off, anyone that thinks it’s not a bid deal or is a joke is just ignorant.”

“Owning a bar, I have witnessed sexual assault on numerous occasions. I don't tolerate it or take it very lightly. I feel for people who have been victims of sexual assault because I know how hard it can be to be open talk about it.”

“As many years as I have been in San Marcos I have heard on of many incidients. I do think Texas State should make people more aware of what sexual assault is and how to prevent it. And of course let people know what they can do if they think they have ever been a victim of sexual assault.”








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