NotCho Night raises awareness about sexual assault

NotCho Night in the Hub at 5 p.m., Thursday, was not just any average night to sit around and eat nachos.

This event, put on by Residence Life Association, was targeted at all Chadron State students to bring awareness to sexual assault.

Over 40 students showed up to the event, with over half of the group being female.

NotCho Night’s main event was a Kahoot quiz RLA created.

The quiz was made up of 40 questions that consisted of the importance of awareness, signs to look for in victims and facts about sexual assault.

Kris Boardman, assistant director of Kent Hall, drew his inspiration from today’s issue of sexual assault. He wants young adults to be more aware of sexual assault, and all the facts that go along with it.

“This is a huge topic in 2018. I don’t think it’s fair that people are victims of this and I wish this wasn’t a topic we had to discuss,” Boardman said. “In this day and age, the people that are doing these things are making it look bad for everyone else, and it’s hard to be a male because people may be scared.”

He hopes NotCho night can help students decrease any fear they may have, and help someone who may have been sexually assaulted.

The 40 questions on the Kahoot Quiz came from a few different sources, such as the Title IX staff on campus. Title IX sent in different tips to report sexual assault properly and how to help a victim. The rest of the questions came from online sources.

This event also had two door prizes that students could win: a fluffy blanket and a Bluetooth speaker.