As they wrapped themselves together in caution tape, the women shouted statistics, including, "4,000 women are killed by batterers every year" and "Rape is the most underreported crime in the United States."

Their professor, Stephanie Springgay, said the inspirational work of Suzanne Lacy and the Guerilla Girls, the Palmer Museum of Art, class discussions and class readings influenced the group's final project.

"I think women's studies classes just generally are really skilled at helping students bring issues to life," Peggy Lorah, director of the Center for Women Students, said. "This is a real example of that."

About 40 curious onlookers gathered to watch the show.

"It was amazing, informative and artistic," Addie Dunn (senior-women's studies) said. "This draws attention to the atrocities against women."

Phil Leuenberger (senior-economics) said that while the event was eye-catching, students' opinions on women's issues would not be affected.

"People already have their own opinions that are hard to sway," he said.

The performance ended to scattered applause.

"[Yesterday] morning we had a lot of negative reactions, but any reaction raises conscientiousness," Springgay said. "Our message may not filter through until later, but we are reaching a lot of people."

Participant Kate Komo (freshman-public relations) said although the performance took many days of work, it was worth the time and sacrifice.

"A lot of people were interested," she said. "I feel empowered."