I attended the Rose Cafe event about sexual violence with Laura Weiss as our guest speaker. Weiss shared examples of how the sexual violence prevention staff at Yale University asked the event organizers about ways to take out the sexual aspects while still maintaining the fun and entertainment. One example that I thought was resolved smoothly was the beach themed party event in which the dress code consisted of bikinis and swimsuits. Prior to the event, Weiss explained that many girls felt insecure about their bodies and went on diets. During the planning phase, the sexual violence prevention staff asked the event organizers about the dress code and how it can be improved. The event organizers wanted people to have fun, so they decided on bikinis and swimsuits without negative intentions. However, they thought about it and ultimately decided on beach costumes such as sharks and beach balls. The beach themed party ended up being a fun event because people felt comfortable in what they were wearing. I am grateful for the sexual violence prevention staff for their input and the event organizers for making the decision to change the dress code. Social events should be exciting and enjoyable, but if something uncomfortable like a revealing dress code is part of the event then people would not have a great time. I think I would dread attending the event and change my mind at the last minute to stay in my dorm if the dress code did not change.