After a recent incident of sexual assault in Leonard Hall, American University students walked out of class on Nov. 10 to protest sexual violence and the administration’s response, according to an Instagram post by the walkout organizers. Students attending the walkout wore red, carried signs and gathered on the quad to show their support.

Event organizers Lillian Frame and Emily Minster addressed attendees and listed their demands. Multiple guest speakers, ranging from current students to alums, spoke about their personal experiences and concerns about sexual violence on campus.

At the end of the rally, the organizers thanked the student body for their support. Many students stayed to participate in chants and connect with other students at the walkout.

This photo essay is from AWOL’s 31st print edition.

Maegan Seaman is a junior studying broadcast journalism with a minor in political science.