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On Sunday, an estimated 300 students demonstrated at the UMass Amherst Theta Chi house in response to allegations that an assault had taken place there during a party Saturday night.

Now, student leaders are calling for change. bos.gl/sbm1coZ

“It is the responsibility and the moral obligation of the administration and staff of this university to provide us with an environment in which we can safely live and learn,” said a statement from the student government association. (📷 via @MDCollegian) bos.gl/sbm1coZ

The SGA urged the administration to implement a Survivor’s Bill of Rights, which would suspend involved chapters, open criminal investigations, expel those found guilty of sexual misconduct, and establish a task force to address campus sexual violence. bos.gl/sbm1coZ

Sunday’s demonstrations — organized via Reddit — became “destructive,” according to the UMass police, who called the Hadley police and State Police for backup.

Students tore flags, threw objects, and attempted to enter the house, police said. (📷 via @MDCollegian)

Mark Doherty, a student protestor, said two members of the fraternity came out of the house to raise an American flag.

He alleged that the members mocked the protesters and that a protestor threw a water bottle, striking one of the fraternity members. bos.gl/sbm1coZ

Ed Blaguszewski, a UMass spokesman, said Sunday that “UMass is committed to responding promptly and effectively to all allegations of sexual assault and misconduct."

He also listed confidential reporting options and encouraged students to reach out. bos.gl/sbm1coZ