PHOTO: Take Back the Night inspires the campus to "RISE UP!" • The Louisville Cardinal

Even before the event had started, a crowd began to form. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Many groups from around Louisville reserved and set up tables with resources for guests. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

The PEACC Center strives for “Prevention, Education and Advocacy on campus and in the community.” Photo by Rachel Knue.

The PEACC team had shirts available to support the event.Photo by Rachel Knue.

Many stations had interactive activities. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Many stations had interactive activities. Photo by Rachel Knue.

A circle of musical instruments was one of the highlights of the day. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Teamwork exercises with a group of instruments entertained the students. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

Take Back the Night drew a very full crowd. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

Sandwiches, chips and refreshments were provided for all the students who attended evening’s events. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

The Red Barn has been the host of many wonderful events in its years. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Sally Evans from the PEACC Center introduced the events that would follow. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Sally Evans and the student members of the PEACC committee. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Kelsey Starks led the night. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Dr. Mordean Taylor-Archer, the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs addresses the crowd. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Elsa Kennedy performed her song “Shrine” at the function. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Elsa Kennedy requested audience participation for a section of her performance. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Pictured is legislator Gretchen Hunt speaking to the audience. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Michelle Kuiper speaks of her relation to the topic and the group. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Elijah Jones, from the Singing Cardsmen, performed “Till It Happens To You.” Photo by Rachel Knue.

Elijah Jones. Photo by Rachel Knue.

The president of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ryan Long, speaks on the importance of the issue. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Students from Assumption High School give a prevention report about abuse within their school community. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Will Baumgardner presents the Peacckeeper Award to David Payne, a student at the University and a member of the PEACC organization. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Leah Nelson, a 2016 BCUP winner, performed the song “Rise Up,” written by Andra Day. Photo by Rachel Knue.

A candlelight vigil was held at the end of the night.Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

The participants who stayed until the end joined the leaders in a march around campus. Photo by Rachel Knue.

The march around campus was lead by students chanting inspiring phrases that supported the message from the speakings. Photo by Rachel Knue.

Photo by Rachel Knue.

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