On Oct. 2, Raisman, a six-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time gymnastics team captain, took the stage at Scripps Presents to share lessons from her athletic journey and trauma healing process. Raisman came forward as a survivor of sexual abuse in 2017 and is now an avid advocate for sexual assault survivors. In telling her story, Raisman noted how devastatingly common abuse is, and emphasized that speaking out can be extremely terrifying.
Tag: Advocacy
OPINION: Don’t sacrifice our community for the sake of campus advocacy
Izzy Sabatino PO ’26 wants students to understand their roles during times of tension and prioritize empathy over advocacy.
OPINION: Save lives by keeping AB 988 alive
Assembly Bill 988 will save lives by providing funding for California’s mental health crisis response system, but we need to advocate for it now so it will pass, argues Porter Reyes PO ’25.


