2008 Woodie Awards
EDITORIALS
Issue date: 3/2/06 Section: Opinion/Editorial
The Journal pays tribute to Women's History Month
Times have changed. The whole of a woman's life no longer consists of confining herself within the boundaries of the home, caring for children, keeping the house tidy and having dinner ready for the hungry husband who comes home after a hard day's work. Even then, women knew they were destined for something more than cooking a mean meatloaf or mastering the art of stain removal.
The women's movement broke free from tradition. Through the first wave of feminism, which lasted from the 19th century until the early 20th century, women fought to end slavery. Women were victorious in the first wave and were granted the right to vote with the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. This first group of women paved the way for others to follow.
Another wave of feminism emerged in the 1960s and continued into the 1970s. These women picked up where those in the first wave left off. Women of the second wave met in consciousness-raising groups where they shared their struggles with others.
Some argue the dates are blurred concerning the end of the second wave and the beginning of the third. The third wave began sometime in the 1990s and still exists. Today, the women's movement works for acceptance and understanding when dealing with gender and sexuality. Women have not stopped fighting for their rights.
To honor women and their historical achievements, March was named Women's History Month. The Journal would like to take this time to highlight some firsts made by American women.
• In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell earned an M.D. from the Medical Institution of Geneva in New York. She became the first woman in the United States to have a medical degree.
• In 1872, Victoria Claflin Woodhull became the first female U.S. presidential candidate. She was nominated by the National Radical Reformers.
• In 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
• In 1982, Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to venture into space.
• In 1997, Madeleine Albright was named the first female U.S. secretary of state.
The Journal salutes these women and the many others who continue to stand up for their right to be seen as equal. Thanks to them, women have been put on a level playing field with men and equal opportunity has become standard. We'd just like to say: Girls rock! And don't forget to celebrate International Women's Day March 8.
Sources: http://www.infoplease.com, http://en.wikipedia.org
Campus turns into one big ashtray as students litter grounds in smelly butts
The appearance of the campus has improved over the years. Potted plants on the street corners and bright flowers in the mulch beds liven up the grounds, even as students tromp down grasses to create their own paths to class. But students could do more to ensure the campus is cleaner, if not spotless. Careless littering, especially cigarette butts, leaves the campus looking more like a back alley and less like a proper university.
Students have been proactive in cleaning the campus and making it easier to dispose of waste. The Student Government Association's recycling committee is hard at work to add and expand recycling options on campus, and the issue of campus beautification comes up every year at the Delegate's Agenda. Many students care because they have a stake in the quality of life on campus. But take a look sometime at the loading dock between the Sverdrup Building and the Visual Arts Studio - it's a sea of cigs, left behind by art students, photographers and audio production majors, to name a few culprits.
Not that the law is something students necessarily fear, but littering is a Class A misdemeanor in Missouri that could lead to one year in prison or a $1,000 fine, should a police officer be anal-retentive enough to care about a student flicking a butt in his or her presence. While students probably don't have to worry about being hauled off to the hoosegow for crushing their butts underfoot, perhaps the university could review its own policies and look at ways to encourage students to use the many ashtrays recently installed near the entrances of buildings. Maybe a fine for littering the grounds is in order. We might be able to solve the university's budget problems and beautify the campus in one fell swoop.
Times have changed. The whole of a woman's life no longer consists of confining herself within the boundaries of the home, caring for children, keeping the house tidy and having dinner ready for the hungry husband who comes home after a hard day's work. Even then, women knew they were destined for something more than cooking a mean meatloaf or mastering the art of stain removal.
The women's movement broke free from tradition. Through the first wave of feminism, which lasted from the 19th century until the early 20th century, women fought to end slavery. Women were victorious in the first wave and were granted the right to vote with the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. This first group of women paved the way for others to follow.
Another wave of feminism emerged in the 1960s and continued into the 1970s. These women picked up where those in the first wave left off. Women of the second wave met in consciousness-raising groups where they shared their struggles with others.
Some argue the dates are blurred concerning the end of the second wave and the beginning of the third. The third wave began sometime in the 1990s and still exists. Today, the women's movement works for acceptance and understanding when dealing with gender and sexuality. Women have not stopped fighting for their rights.
To honor women and their historical achievements, March was named Women's History Month. The Journal would like to take this time to highlight some firsts made by American women.
• In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell earned an M.D. from the Medical Institution of Geneva in New York. She became the first woman in the United States to have a medical degree.
• In 1872, Victoria Claflin Woodhull became the first female U.S. presidential candidate. She was nominated by the National Radical Reformers.
• In 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
• In 1982, Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to venture into space.
• In 1997, Madeleine Albright was named the first female U.S. secretary of state.
The Journal salutes these women and the many others who continue to stand up for their right to be seen as equal. Thanks to them, women have been put on a level playing field with men and equal opportunity has become standard. We'd just like to say: Girls rock! And don't forget to celebrate International Women's Day March 8.
Sources: http://www.infoplease.com, http://en.wikipedia.org
Campus turns into one big ashtray as students litter grounds in smelly butts
The appearance of the campus has improved over the years. Potted plants on the street corners and bright flowers in the mulch beds liven up the grounds, even as students tromp down grasses to create their own paths to class. But students could do more to ensure the campus is cleaner, if not spotless. Careless littering, especially cigarette butts, leaves the campus looking more like a back alley and less like a proper university.
Students have been proactive in cleaning the campus and making it easier to dispose of waste. The Student Government Association's recycling committee is hard at work to add and expand recycling options on campus, and the issue of campus beautification comes up every year at the Delegate's Agenda. Many students care because they have a stake in the quality of life on campus. But take a look sometime at the loading dock between the Sverdrup Building and the Visual Arts Studio - it's a sea of cigs, left behind by art students, photographers and audio production majors, to name a few culprits.
Not that the law is something students necessarily fear, but littering is a Class A misdemeanor in Missouri that could lead to one year in prison or a $1,000 fine, should a police officer be anal-retentive enough to care about a student flicking a butt in his or her presence. While students probably don't have to worry about being hauled off to the hoosegow for crushing their butts underfoot, perhaps the university could review its own policies and look at ways to encourage students to use the many ashtrays recently installed near the entrances of buildings. Maybe a fine for littering the grounds is in order. We might be able to solve the university's budget problems and beautify the campus in one fell swoop.