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Maine Alumnus, Volume 56, Number 1, Fall 1974, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

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Dr. Louise Bates Ames --- Homecoming Weekend 1974

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

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.

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."

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.

Risd Press March 15, 1974, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. The March 15, 1974 issue had an article about sports at RISD, a letter to the RISD building committee from RISD architecture students, and an article about a quilt lecture with Jonathan Holstein. There also was an article about the Women in Wintersession class in New York City. Poems, comics, ads, classifieds, and events for RISD students were also included.

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

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

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.