By MALEAH GRIFFIN
Tiger Media Network
April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Awareness was spread in FHSU’s Quad on April 16 with Walk a Mile In Her Shoes hosted by FHSU’s Interfraternity Council, Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and Fort Hays University Police booth.
Hot dogs and burgers were served, and Beats headphones and a Galaxy Tablet were awarded to the individuals with the fastest lap and the most laps completed in heels.
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes works to end men’s sexualized violence and give them an opportunity to put themselves in a woman’s shoes, literally and metaphorically, gaining education on sexual violence and a direction to put an end to it.
Two students walk together, trying to achieve as many laps as they can. 
Cole, Thomas, and Corbin grill hot dogs and hamburgers provided at the event. 
Men participate in Walk A Mile In Her Shoes. 
Marking a student’s 13th lap. 
Students complete one lap of many. 
Kylon Jurgens and Hunter Taphorn keep scores and time participants to keep track of the prize winners. 
Heels of all shapes and sizes were provided for the event. 
A student runs a lap around the designated path. 
Searching for a pair of heels to walk in. 
“We must bring this taboo subject out into the open and talk about it.” 
Options also put on a Red Flag Garden in raising awareness at FHSU. 
The event was educational and positive. 
Four students walk together in platforms and boots. 
Options also put up a Clothesline Project; shirts written with true stories from individuals who have experienced DV or SA. 
Students were able to write relationship “red flags” on real flags and place them in the ground. 
Options provides information on domestic violence and sexual assault.