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Women's Center Work-Study Cut, Josephine Swan
Women's Center Work-Study Cut, Josephine Swan
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Student Senate cut the Women's Center $200 of work-study funds in the Tuesday night's senate meeting.
Women's Center Work-Study Cut, Josephine Swan
Women's Center Work-Study Cut, Josephine Swan
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Student Senate cut the Women's Center $200 of work-study funds in Tuesday night's Senate meeting. Donnie Oakes, vice-president of the student government said, "There is some movement suggesting that no clubs receive work-study funding. The argument is that is not a practice to get into. The people against it feel that if a club has voluntary membership, they should do the duties and not a work-study student."
Nude Exhibit Beautiful, Sensitive, Elizabeth Cherneski Howard
Nude Exhibit Beautiful, Sensitive, Elizabeth Cherneski Howard
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
After reading the Campus for four years, something has finally irked me enough to make a response. For a supposedly intellectual community such as our student body, the amount of close-minded, un-liberal opinions that keep surfacing is appalling.
Where Are The Male Nudes, Annie Hayes
Where Are The Male Nudes, Annie Hayes
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
There's nothing obscene about naked human beings, but the comment I have regarding Church's photographer exhibit is that is stereotypically … of the naked female body.
The Illusion Of Equality, Marshall Dury
The Illusion Of Equality, Marshall Dury
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Gender equality does not exist and it may never exist. To get a few things straight before the "Letters To the Editor" start pouring in, I am not sexist and I do not look down upon women or, for that matter, men. As I see it, we are equal. Despite some minor physical technicalities, men and women are essentially the same.
Wic Honors Diverse Groups Of Women, Kristin Saunders
Wic Honors Diverse Groups Of Women, Kristin Saunders
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The 2002-03 Maryann Hartman Awards were given to four outstanding women of distinction Thursday. In their 17th year, the Maryann Hartman Awards are sponsored by Women in the Curriculum [WIC] and women's studies at the University of Maine.
Swa Rocks For Women's Rights, Tony Reaves
Swa Rocks For Women's Rights, Tony Reaves
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
When it comes to rocking out for a good cause, the University of Maine Student Women's Association knows where it's at.
Nude Art Photographs Displayed In Union, Tim Rice
Nude Art Photographs Displayed In Union, Tim Rice
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Nudity in art is not uncommon, but this month's exhibit in the Memorial Union of the work of Maine Photographer C. C. Church has raised some questions, and a few eyebrows.
Feminist Analyzes Women Poets, Richard Mulhern
Feminist Analyzes Women Poets, Richard Mulhern
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The study of the works of 18th century women poets can help lead to an understanding of the type of lives they led, feminist author Germaine Greer told 250 persons in 101 English/Math Friday night.
Rape: The Myths And The Realities, Jeff Harper
Rape: The Myths And The Realities, Jeff Harper
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The first months at UMO had gone well for Mary, a freshman. She met Robert one night while drinking at a fraternity party. They talked for a few hours and Robert asked her if she wanted a pizza. He was an attractive, pleasant upperclassman and Mary was flattered. They went for pizza and Mary enjoyed herself. On the the way back to the dormitories, Robert drove to a secluded spot off the road. He kissed Mary, which was about as far as she wanted to go. He had no intentions of stopping there. After just a kiss he proceeded to …
Health Center Warns Again Birth Control Ad, Stacy Viles
Health Center Warns Again Birth Control Ad, Stacy Viles
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The director of the Cutler Health Center said Tuesday that an advertisement for a new contraceptive is misleading. Dr. Robert Graves said the ads for Encare Oval, a vaginal suppository, were not accurate. Graves said the contraceptive was no more effective than any other suppositories on the market.
Librarian Focus Of Show On Aging, John Donnelly
Librarian Focus Of Show On Aging, John Donnelly
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A UMO librarian was in the spotlight of a television camera Monday. Jeanette Edinger, a circulation department desk attendant, was the focus of Hugh Down's show, "Over Easy," a nationally released public broadcasting program, which deals with the problems of the aging.
Sex Equity Dealt With In Stages, Richard Mulhern
Sex Equity Dealt With In Stages, Richard Mulhern
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Most institutions in this country are addressing sex equity problems resulting from the way in which men and women have been socialized, said JoAnn Fritsche, UMO's director of equal employment opportunity.
Coordinator Enthusiastic About Job: Women's Services Aid Both Men And Women, Nancy Mccallum
Coordinator Enthusiastic About Job: Women's Services Aid Both Men And Women, Nancy Mccallum
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The sign, printed on a small sheet of paper, says "Feminism is not a dirty word." It is just one of may posters, flyers and pamphlets about women adorning the walls of Ellen Weissman's office in Fernald Hall. It is the best indication of her philosophy.
Rape Lecturer's Suggestions Could Deter Attack, Barb Manuel
Rape Lecturer's Suggestions Could Deter Attack, Barb Manuel
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"When a woman is hitchhiking, she wants to be raped, right?" asked Frederick Storaska in his lecture about rape Monday night. "Wrong--but this is one of the many myths of our society propagates today. It's myths like these and other silly fears that will kill people."
Coed Seen As Leading Force In Rotc Winning Squad, The Maine Campus
Coed Seen As Leading Force In Rotc Winning Squad, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A sophomore coed was the driving force behind the ROTC cadet squad that placed highest in the recent ROTC drill competition. Suzanne Johnson, a 20-year-old Lincoln native, thinks her squad's victory in the competition may have been part of the "novelty" aura that follows a female cadet leader. "They may have overrated me because of seeing a woman so forceful out on the field--which isn't seen too often," she said.
Explaining The Anti-Pageant Petition, Louise M. Velletri
Explaining The Anti-Pageant Petition, Louise M. Velletri
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I would respectfully like to respond to Ms. Jane K. Bailey and her remarks on the petition being circulated concerning the Miss U.M.O. Pageant.
Ideal Women' Standards Are Arbitrary, Jane K. Bailey
Ideal Women' Standards Are Arbitrary, Jane K. Bailey
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In response to an article published in your newspaper, dated March 8, 1974, concerned with the meeting of the Women in Maine group.
Women Hope For Creation Of Women's Yellow Pages, The Maine Campus
Women Hope For Creation Of Women's Yellow Pages, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
UMO and community women met Wednesday night for the first time in more than a semester to discuss women's concerns ranging from film and art festivals to women's careers.
Women's Arts Festival Scheduled For Saturday, The Maine Campus
Women's Arts Festival Scheduled For Saturday, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Women in the arts will be the theme of a Women's Art Festival in the Memorial Union from noon to midnight Saturday, May 11, including exhibits, workshops, readings, dance and films.
Pregnancy Insurance Clause Approved By Senate, The Maine Campus
Pregnancy Insurance Clause Approved By Senate, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A proposed change which adds student coverage for pregnancy to the present health insurance plan at a cost increase of $4.50 per year, was approved by the Student Senate, Tuesday night. The approval, by 28-2 margin, came after a debate on the validity of increasing insurance costs for both males and females to provide coverage for a problem applying primarily to women.
Women's Symposium Opens With Mild Lecture, The Maine Campus
Women's Symposium Opens With Mild Lecture, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"I don't know where ladies come from; I do know they've been a problem."
Women Of The University Have Student Government, The Maine Campus
Women Of The University Have Student Government, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Student government for the women of the university has been discussed for many years. This year those interested in the plan have been pleased to see it put into practice. Article includes rules and regulations established for female students by the new council.
Women's Rest Room Opened In Fernald, The Maine Campus
Women's Rest Room Opened In Fernald, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Y.W.C.A. Restroom, located on the third floor of Fernald Hall, opened for the first time in December 1920. Fernald Hall, originally called Chemical Hall, was the first academic building constructed at the University of Maine. Opening in 1870, the building housed classrooms and laboratories for chemistry and physics as well as a small library. The building was re-named Fernald Hall in 1896.