Students at University of Florida rallied Monday to raise awareness about the dangers of sexual assaults. But organizers said the rally was planned long before four students were attacked in four attempted rape cases within the first two weeks of the semester.

Police said the suspect in all four cases is the same man.

“It’s kind of scary that we can’t even walk around campus without getting attacked,” said sophomore Christina Finegan.

UF Police joined with Gainesville and other local law enforcement Monday asking for the public’s help to track down a man preying on female students. They said the attacker was wearing UF apparel or colors each time.

"These women are getting grabbed from behind, they are getting thrown down violently, they are being attacked and this guy is running when there’s a struggle,” said UF Police Chief Linda Stump.

The first attack happened during the university’s first rained-out football game.  A woman was punched in the head, then had her underwear ripped off before someone came to her aid.

They’ve continued with very similar attacks over an eight-day period, all in the northern part of the campus near the stadium. Students received emergency text messages after the most recent attacks.

“Last night’s attack happened right over there too and she was walking back from the same place I was walking back from like an hour ago, so it’s scary,” said freshman Cassie Hicks.

"UF provided us with a lot of good defense tactics and I’ve seen a lot more cops out," said junior Andie Anderson. "So I personally have made sure I have somebody with me anytime I go out.”

Police are also urging students to use the University’s escort vans after hours. They also want students to report anything suspicious immediately using the hundreds of emergency phones on campus, saying they realize catching him after the fact is difficult.

“These incidents are happening in a matter of seconds. In a heartbeat he can be gone, he can be blended in as we have tens of thousands of students walking around every night," Stump said.

At the rally one of the biggest messages was to make sure you aren’t wearing headphones or talking on your cell phone. Organizers are also warning students to be aware of their surroundings and stay in pairs.