Amongst the chaos, there is hope: Stockton’s Clothesline Project is a reminder that no one is alone

By The Argo on October 12, 2026

Written for The Argo by Samantha Flatten.

GALLOWAY, N.J. — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every year during this month, Stockton holds multiple events and tabling sessions to raise public awareness, support survivors, honor victims, and educate the public. The Clothesline project, hosted by the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Center (WGSC), recently occurred on October 6 and 7 in the CC Coffeehouse where a display of colorful shirts hung high with inspiring messages and statics for all that may be struggling.

‘End the silence’ shirt hanging up high with pride. Photo courtesy of Samantha Flatten.

The associate director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Matthew Greer, who set up this event, notes that “We want to make sure survivors feel seen and supported during a time where power has been taken away from an individual and we want them to feel like we can light a fire back in them.”

Messages to inspire hope in those who may be struggling. Photo courtesy of Samantha Flatten.

The WGSC is a vital resource for students on campus since the office is not only a bridge to other services such as counseling and learning access, but also a confidential support for students who may want an outlet to speak to. Greer speaks that “whether that is as someone who wants to support survivors, if you are a survivor, or hold any identity on the LGBTQ spectrum”, the WGSC is always open and active for their students. Teresa Barone is another confidential support contact for all students as well as Joshua Hayes in the Title IX department.

Some of the upcoming events are “Smashing Pumpkins” which honors survivors, “Purple Out Campus” for domestic violence awareness where everyone is encouraged to wear purple to support, and “Red Flag Green Flag” which helps students recognize the ‘red’ and ‘green’ flags in all relationships.

A new initiative that Greer is very excited about bringing to the student body focuses on masculinity as a whole. He states that “Understanding how we can have healthy masculinity and what that looks like as well as understanding men’s mental health is important to all.” All these events and more reinforce that above all, students’ mental, physical, and emotional health is prioritized and supported here at Stockton.