Archive for the ‘Activism and Awareness’ Category

March 9, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

Women’s Day: Don’t Let it Be a “Do-Nothing” Day

I need another “Day” like I need another hole in the head, or another “Awareness Month” for that matter. Monday, March 8th, was the 100th anniversary of “Women’s Day,” which made me wonder what is going on with all of these Days? Is there a “Men’s Day,” or is that just called the Super Bowl? So, I set out to find the origin of Women’s Day, and to find the answer to the question: Do we really need one?

March 5, 2010 | Natalie

Many Hands, Many Voices, One World: Celebrating Language

I knew it would be a good week when our German teacher began talking about making T-shirts in class. “Last year they did a banner,” she said with a smile.   To be clear, Frau ( a well loved nickname) isn’t the type of teacher to hand out free days or organize craft learning activities.  The [...]

March 4, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

Construction of a Protest – Why UC Students are Striking Today

You may have heard a few brief reasons why the universities have raised tuition and are planning another 34% increase this fall. But if you’re like me, the whole business of budget cuts and tuition increases is confusing. And the reasons behind the student protests happening today at UC campuses are even more confusing – because it isn’t just that students are angry at having to pay more money. There is a lot more to it than that. Let me break it down for you as it was broken down for me.

March 3, 2010 | VReitano

Free Tilly: Should Wild Animals Be Kept in Captivity?

Tilikum, the whale that recently drowned his trainer, has been in captivity for 30 years. He is the oldest and biggest bull orca in captivity and now many groups are trying to free him because they believe his murderous actions to be a cry for help. What do you think?

February 26, 2010 | Megan

Staying Home for Spring Break? Use Your Time to Make an Impact!

You don’t have to travel far to make a difference this spring break.

February 18, 2010 | ama83

Finding that Fairy Tale Ending through Online Dating

People can lie just as easily to your face as they can over the internet. So, why is that there are usually so many negative reactions when you tell people that you met your partner online?

February 11, 2010 | Susannah Sizemore

On March 1, Indie Game Musicians Fight Cancer, Again!

Josh Whelchel, who did music for Bonesaw and Spirit Engine 2, has been collaborating with other indie game musicians to raise money for cancer for a while now. For the past few years, he’s been putting together a CD to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Indie Music Cancer Drive has raised more than $6,000 [...]

February 2, 2010 | Megan

Be Good to Yourself, While Being Good to Others

Now you can give up that gym membership you paid for over the break, and do good for your body by running a marathon to help a community in need.

February 2, 2010 | Jen Smith

Why Women Should Demand An Equal Wage and How To Do It

Forty-seven years after the Equal Pay Act was signed, women are still being paid less than men. Currently, an average woman makes 78 cents for every dollar a man makes over a year, according to a report by Jessica Arons called The Career Wage Gap.

January 24, 2010 | Jen Smith

Music Festivals That Suit Your Budget and Support a Cause

A festival close to you can bring in your favorite acts for less money than a national festival, not to mention you can support a good cause.

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