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Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e Si n c e 1922 Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 Vo l u m e 88 Iss u e 1 Nursing students charged $1,200 for clinicals By Beth Maclin but students were not informed of St a f f Wr i t e r it until they received their bills at the end of July, according to Beal. Nursing students learned by e-mail “When I saw the increase on on Monday that they would re- my tuition bill I did a double-take. ceive a one-time $400 credit to the I was shocked and angry,” said ju- bookstore in a further attempt by nior Hannah Desrochers. “Many the Nursing program and Financial nursing students are self-sufficient Aid to lessen the blow of a $1,200 and pay for education while taking fee each student will pay for her classes. I know I don’t have an ex- clinical classes. tra $1,200 floating around. $1,200 The letter from Gerry Kooch- is rent for two months, food for six er, the dean of the School of Health months.” Studies (SHS), and Judy Beal, the Yvonne Chan, a second de- associate dean of SHS and the gree Dix Scholar, also thinks stu- chair of the Nursing program, said dents should have been given more that the credit was added because time to plan for the fee. it made more sense “to get $400 “I think the Administration Ca t a l i n a Ro j o directly into the pocket of every should have given students at least From a Back Bay Manor balcony, students can see part of the Boston skyline. student rather than work one at a six months notice prior to imple- time.” menting this fee. Many students “Combined with the $135 budget and manage their finances Simmons finds new housing at elimination of the software fee and strategically. Giving students ear- the grants to students through the lier notice would help them better Back Bay Manor modification to their financial aid prepare for such a financial bur- package, our intention is to buffer den,” she said. By Traci Farrell said is “not substantially different compromise to be independent the effect of these fees for this aca- Diane Hallisey, director of St a f f Wr i t e r than walking to Wentworth.” An about their food options because demic year.” Student Financial Services, said employee in the Office of Public Wentworth had kitchens. She The decision to charge nurs- Safety confirmed that there is a said that “nine times out of ten” a Simmons has housed residence ing students the fee was determined walking escort service between student’s choice to move to hous- Nursing see page 2 students in off-site locations like by the Board of Trustees in March, Beacon Street and Wentworth In- the two locations, just as there is ing off of the residence campus is stitute of Technology for several between the academic campus and about preparing her own food. years, but this year Simmons made the residence campus. Back Bay Manor “emerged a changeover from Wentworth to The search for new housing quickly,” according to Murphy, Back Bay Manor at Longwood. arrangements began immediately who took part in evaluating the Simmons has a lease agree- after learning Wentworth was un- property while the Office of Busi- ment with Back Bay Manor for available. The offices of Business ness Affairs handled furniture the duration of the school year, Affairs, Student Life, and Finan- rentals. Murphy described Back for which there is no discount; the cial Affairs brainstormed options, Bay Manor as “among the best school is paying the same price as and came up with several plausible rental properties around,” calling other tenants. At Wentworth, Sim- leads “while simultaneously gener- it “an exceedingly well-run opera- mons paid an annual fee depending ating any option that might be out tion.” on the number of rooms its students there,” according to Murphy. Simmons has housed stu- used. Some of the options included dents at Back Bay Manor before. In early July, Wentworth renting a wing at the Howard John- Vietnamese exchange students notified Simmons that they were son Inn near Fenway Park, which studying in a program through the expecting a larger first-year class Emmanuel College has done, and Graduate School of Library and than usual and would not have any the YMCA on Huntington Avenue, Information Science were housed surplus housing available. Sheila where Northeastern University at Back Bay Manor by semester, an Murphy, Dean for Student Life, used to house some of their stu- arrangement that lasted for three said she “knows of almost no col- dents. Murphy said they were on years. lege around the country that doesn’t the phone and visiting places non- Murphy said it was “too soon have more first-year students” this stop for two weeks. to predict” if Simmons would con- year. She said there has been a Murphy said there was never tinue housing students at Back pattern in the last few years of stu- a point where she thought Simmons Bay Manor in the coming years, dents applying to several colleges, would not find alternative housing, but said that “housing Simmons and then waiting until the last min- although there was an initial shock residence students in property not ute to decide where to go. of “we have forty people to house owned by Simmons will be with Murphy said Simmons no- . . . we have to call and tell them us for a while.” She said Simmons tified students of the residence to commute.” Murphy, believing will always have too many stu- change in the second or third week that all problems have a solution, dents, which means having to alle- of July. She called the change said it was a matter of finding the viate overcrowding. It was a “stra- a “monumental upgrade” from right option of “quality standard” tegic priority” to solve the housing Wentworth, and that students re- for Simmons. problem this year, but Simmons Be t h Ma c l i n sponded with e-mails saying they Back Bay Manor was the is in a “constant state of shopping Gerry Koocher, dean of the School of Health Studies (SHS), and Judy Beal, felt like they won the lottery. most appealing option because of around.” associate dean of SHS, have come under fire for not informing students Back Bay Manor is a 10 to 12 the kitchens. Murphy said that about a $1,200 fee for clinicals. Housing see page 2 minute walk from the main aca- while the space at Wentworth was demic campus; a walk that Murphy not great, people were willing to

Inside This Week Problems moving in Reporting from France Simmons’ lack of spirit Out-of-state students are faced with unexpected chal- Shannon Brown, abroad in Aix-en-Provence, shares her ad- Nikki Chenard wonders if students will become more sup- lenges when moving back onto campus. ventures with us. portive of the sports teams at Simmons.

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The Simmons Voice Si m m o n s i n Br i e f Coalition works against violence SGA proposes changes to the Senate Editor-in-Chief The launching of the Multicultural Immigrant Coalition Against Violence The first Student Government Association (SGA) meeting was held on Beth Maclin took place at Simmons on Sept. 11, 2007. The coalition emerged from Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. The meeting covered introductions of the ex- [email protected] two regional forums, one of which Simmons hosted in 2006, and is a ecutive board (E-board), upcoming elections, budget training, and chang- state-wide initiative against immigrant domestic violence and sexual as- es for the year. Focusing on the importance of building unity within the Managing Editor sault. The coalition conducted a needs assessment on cultural competen- community, this year’s SGA will have a Superhero theme. A Superhero Renee Frojo cy, immigrant rights, domestic rights, and assault prevention. According senator will be chosen each week by the E-board, and she will receive a [email protected] to Diane Hammer of the Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change, cape that will be hers for the week. Senators will also work to follow the which hosted the event, the response was “disgust.” She continued to say eight keys of excellence that were defined at the meeting: commitment, that over 90 people from all over Massachusetts came, representing both integrity, “this is it,” failure leads to success, speak with good purpose, News Editor individuals and agencies. Mary Gilfus, professor in the School of Social ownership, flexibility, and balance. Traci Farrell [email protected] Work, gave the welcome speech. Hammer called it a “very successful event.”

Assistant News Editor Students network with community organi- Lucia Cordon zations [email protected] The Community Service/Service Learning Fair was held on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Over 35 community partners attended the fair, and students were Opinions Editor encouraged to speak with representatives from organizations, schools, Nora Levy and nonprofit groups. The fair, organized by the Scott/Ross Center for [email protected] Community Service, allowed Simmons students to network with promi- nent community partners like Jumpstart, Roxbury Youth Programs, Spe- cial Olympics, and Women’s Lunch Place. The fair was intended to help Features Editor Kristin Pitts students find placement for service learning classes and to get involved with the community outside of Simmons. [email protected] Di a n e Ha mm e r Participants at the launch of the Multicultural Immigrant Coalition Against Violence joined together against domestic violence. A&E Editor Catalina Rojo [email protected] Nursing the SHS and Nursing department, “The meeting [with Scrim- The extra costs come from continued from page 1 it had 161 signatures. shaw] was similar to the meeting the need for additional faculty. The petition said that the stu- held by Dean Koocher and Dean Nursing 226 has two faculty her department worked to Sports Editor dents felt the fee was “arbitrary Beal,” Chan said. “The adminis- members for classroom work, 11 increase aid for the students who Nikki Chenard and excessive” compared to other tration apologizes for their lack of clinical faculty, each of whom would be charged the fee. nicole.chenard@simmons. schools, especially since Simmons communication. They explained spend one eight-hour shift at the edu “For the undergraduate stu- has not charged a fee before. that the fee is necessary in order hospital with the students, and two dents who applied for financial aid, “Northeastern University to maintain Simmons Nursing pro- clinical coordinators, who track the level of aid was reviewed and School of Nursing does not charge gram’s reputation and the quality student placement sites, medical Health&Sciences Editor additional grant funds were award- Kimberly Tran a clinical fee. Boston College of its education. clearance, and criminal records, ed to students whose review dem- [email protected] charges $205-$210 per clinical and “No real solution was given according to Koocher. onstrated increased need after the UMass Boston charges $55.00 per to the students at the meeting. The He explained that each clini- clinical fee was added into their fi- clinical. Based on this research we issue is not resolved,” she said. cal coordinator costs the school nancial aid budget,” said Hallisey. Diversions Editor find the additional $1200.00 clini- According to Beal, nursing over $8,000 each, “so if six stu- Meredith Blake Beal said the reason students cal fee unjustifiable and extreme,” classes cost about ten times more dents each pay $1,200, we still do meredith.blake@simmons. were not alerted earlier about the it said. than a liberal arts course, partly be- not break even on the cost.” edu fee was because all departments For next year, in an attempt cause students are sent in groups of Beal said that she thinks stu- involved assumed someone else to get rid of the fee, the nursing six or fewer to clinical rotations. dents understand the need for the would do it. Photo Editor program is looking to implement In the past, Simmons was fee, but the lack of communication An e-mail was sent to all Hannah Morrow a differential tuition for nursing able to absorb the extra costs of the is the source of tension. hannah.morrow@simmons. nursing students by Beal on July 25 students, according to Beal. Stu- program, but now that it is the larg- Chan agreed with Beal. “Stu- edu apologizing for the lack of commu- dents will pay a higher tuition est undergraduate program, “the dents understand that the fee is nication about the fee and assuring their sophomore, junior, and senior Trustees decided that this was no necessary in order to keep access students that they would receive years, which allows students to pay longer fiscally responsible or fea- to the best education. The problem Business Manager more information in the coming Christina Lenis the fee spread out over the course sible for the school to continue to here is the way and the timing in days. [email protected] of six semesters. absorb these costs,” said Beal. which the administration instituted Chan wasted little time re- Students met with Beal and An average clinical course, the fee,” she said. sponding and worked to rally a Koocher during the summer and for example, Nursing 226, costs Beal said that she will con- response from her peers. She sent Copy Editor beginning of the semester, and about $124,000, or $111,000 more tinue to meet with students on a Jessica Rudis a letter the next day with an elec- with President Susan Scrimshaw, than a comparable liberal arts monthly basis “should they choose [email protected] tronic petition for all nursing stu- per request of the students, on course, for example, Nutrition 237, to continue to discuss this over the dents to sign. Monday last week. according to Koocher. next year.” When the petition was sent to Staff Writers Shannon Brown, Erika Fields, Christina Pascucci Housing Adviser continued from page 1 Dan Connell [email protected] Plans to expand the residence campus however are, according to The Simmons Voice is the Murphy, “not off the table.” Reno- only student-run weekly vations for the residence campus publication and student are in the extremely early stages. body public forum of Sim- Ideas for changes include the ex- mons College. The paper is pansion of Simmons Hall, fusing published each Thursday Morse and Mesick Halls into one and distributed free to the Simmons community. unit with a connector, and building Alumnae Hall and Bartol Hall into one project with a residence hall on Advertising top. For advertising rates, con- Murphy said there are a tact the office by email at [email protected]. “whole bunch of approaches to the issue” of renovating the resi- dence campus. The construction ideas will be discussed before any preliminary plans are made, and Murphy believes Simmons will not start thinking about renovations until 2010 or 2011, taking another two years after that to execute the plans. Ca t a l i n a Ro j o The living room of a Back Bay Manor apartment features furniture newly bought by Simmons College. Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 Ne w s Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e 3 Students welcome new This article was written for a Communications class during the spring 2007 semester. radio course Mice are new Simmons residents By Whitney Gaglio of the horrible conditions they are as food-based baits containing By Meredith Blake Contributing Wr i t e r having their students live in.” seeds or grain as an attractant. Contributing Wr i t e r Chair] is 100 percent behind this station.” Most rodenticides sold over the Mice are nocturnal creatures rarely In the meantime Mailloux is counter are anticoagulants con- Simmons began a Radio Opera- seen by homeowners, but Simmons concentrating on the task of educat- taining brodifacoum, chloropha- tions and Performance class this residence students frequently see ing his students with advice such cinone, diphacinone, or warfarin semester at Simmons, which is be- them in the dormitories. as, “liquid and electricity fight,” as active ingredients. They kill by ing taught in conjunction with the The most obvious indicator and “If you smile when you’re on interfering with normal clotting of launch of a radio station on cam- of a mouse’s presence is droppings. “We have repeat- air your energy level increases,” the rodents’ blood, causing the ani- pus. The studio-based class, taught Droppings range from one-eighth which elicited small chuckles from edly been faced mal to die from internal bleeding, by Len Mailloux, will let students to one-half inch long, and are dark his students. “I love it, I’m learning said Frank. produce and perform on-air. The and pointed at both ends. a lot,” one senior said, “it’s all very with finding ro- Since mice forage only short course also serves as an introduc- Not only have students seen new and exciting for me.” Mail- distances from their nests, opti- tion to digital audio editing and mice and their droppings, but they dents, specifi- loux also teaches studio etiquette, mum results are achieved with preparing for a live show. also hear them running, gnawing cautioning his students to “zero out cally mice, running multiple bait placements as close Early in the semester, Mail- or squeaking. or neutralize” the mixing board be- to the mouse harborage as possible. loux, who also teaches at the New Mice eat a variety of foods fore they leave and to never blow around in our Extreme caution must be taken to England Institute of Art, instruct- but prefer seeds and cereal grains. on microphones when performing position baits in areas inaccessible ed his students that they should They are attracted to foods high in rooms. We chose a sound check because “rushing air to children or pets, said Frank. never be too hot or too muddy. fat and protein such as nuts, bacon, can… break the mic.” to live in Mesick Traps are generally preferred He explained that being “too hot” butter, and sweets. Mice can visit As a recent graduate of Cam- over rodenticides when only a few means that the levgel or volume is 20 to 30 different food sites each bridge College, Mailloux said he because it is a mice are present. Traps are less too high, and when it is “muddy,” night, according to the Bureau of is excited about having received hazardous to use around children too low. “I’ll work with all of you Community Environmental Health great community, his master’s degree in education. and pets. Conventional snap-type on your voice,” he encouraged and Food Protection Web site. traps are easy to use and available The best way to control mice ~ Ke l l y McDo n a l d , at most supermarkets and hard- is to prevent their entry. Mice are Cl a ss o f 2009 ware stores. Effective trapping can able to squeeze through openings be achieved by tying small pieces narrower than the diameter of a of bacon, gum drops, peanut but- dime. Cracks in the foundation 1/4 ter, or raisins to the trigger with inch and larger should be sealed, thread. as should gaps and opening under Research has shown that snap doors and where utility pipes enter Benedicktus’ role as man- traps with an expanded trigger the structure, said Frank, a member ager of Residence Campus opera- catch significantly more mice than of Simmons’s maintenance team. tions is to log in and report all work conventional designs, said Frank. The mice issue on campus– orders that are made by Simmons Regardless of which design specifically Simmons Hall, Morse community members. She has is used, traps should be placed up Hall, and Mesick Hall–is the worst been overloaded with work orders against walls, behind objects, and it has been, according to Sophia regarding issues with mice, said in secluded areas where mouse Benedicktus, manager of Simmons Benedicktus. droppings, gnawing, and damage Residence Campus Operations. “I have called the call center are evident, said Frank. Good sanitation and food dozens and dozens of times and Glue boards are also very storage practices are helpful in re- when maintenance responds, if effective in catching mice. Mice ducing problems with house mice, they even do at all, it can be hours become entangled in the glue when said Benedicktus. later. Overall, I’m disappointed they run over the boards and soon Mice are a seasonal issue, with the way things have been han- die of suffocation, Frank said. said Benedicktus. During the fall dled,” said McDonald. Traps and glue boards should and spring there are usually is- Benedicktus said he best way be checked daily and dead mice sues with spiders and silverfish. to stop and prevent the mice issue should be disposed of in plastic But in the winter, students usually is to educate the Simmons commu- bags. Gloves must be worn when see mice. The mice go where it is nity. In Mesick Hall, poster boards handling mouse carcasses to pre- warm and where there is food. Un- have been set up on the first and vent any chance of disease, accord- fortunately, that is the dorms, said second floors to inform the resi- ing to the Bureau of Community Benedicktus. dents on how to prevent the spread Environmental Health and Food Simmons students take the of the mice. Protection Web site. mice issue seriously. Sophomore “The best way to keep the “I have done everything Kelly McDonald, Mesick Hall mice out is to keep all areas clean I’m supposed to, and things are vice-president, wrote a letter to the and to place traps where mice have only getting worse. Waking up to Dean of Student Life, Sheila Mur- been seen,” said Benedicktus. mousetraps snapping is very dis- phy, discussing the rodent issue. Re n e e Fr o j o Simmons College has pest turbing. This is supposed to be my The sound board in the radio studio will let students test their on-air skills. “As residents of Mesick Hall, control working on the issue, said home, so I never expected to feel so we feel compelled to bring a rather Frank. neglected during this order,” said troubling situation to your atten- Because mice are able to oc- McDonald. tion. We have repeatedly been “I loved going back to school,” he cupy small nesting areas and sur- McDonald and her resident his small class of eleven students. faced with finding rodents, specifi- said. “It’s made me a better teach- vive on minute amounts of food, advisor, Grace, had a meeting “Your voice is a muscle and the cally mice, running around in our er.” His class is 50 percent hands- sanitation alone will not normally scheduled with Murphy last spring more you work it, the better it’s go- rooms. We chose to live in Mesick on activity, and by the end of the regarding the unsanitary mice con- ing to get.” because it is a great community, semester each of his students will dition in the residence. The students will have an op- but this problem has, in part, led have recorded a 60-second com- In response to McDonald’s portunity to flex their voice muscles to 42 of our residents choosing mercial, which may help them pur- meeting with Murphy, “Dean Mur- soon. The Communications depart- off-campus housing for the net sue a career in radio broadcasting. phy has really given me some hope ment at Simmons College is buzz- academic year, compromising the While funding continues to in this stressful situation. I feel so ing with rumors that the college’s great reputation we have worked be a concern, some hope that the much more confident in how Sim- first radio station is in the works. hard to accomplish,” said McDon- advent of a Simmons radio station mons would react to future prob- Mailloux is using his 30 years of ald in her letter to Murphy. will encourage students to take a lems now I’ve met with her. A experience in media production to McDonald was able to col- more active interest in news, poli- letter is going out to everyone that help get the project on track. Many lect 51 signatures from Mesick tics, the arts, and anything else the signed the petition detailing what students are enthusiastic about the Hall residents for her protest letter. student staff wishes to cover. “Ra- steps are being taken, and Mesick idea, as they think a radio station “This started as a nuisance, be- dio, for me, would be a way of in- is going through a complete clean- is the perfect opportunity for them cause a controllable problem, then Be t h Ma c l i n forming people about things,” Da- ing and everything is getting fixed to express themselves on a broad a serious issue, and now it is an all- Rat traps that look like large rocks up this summer,” McDonald said. vis said, voicing the hope of many have been placed around the per- level. “I like the idea of ranting to out crisis,” said McDonald. “It felt like nobody really students that the new station will mimeters of buildings to address to a bigger audience,” sophomore Ka- If students made more of understood the severity of the situ- not only be well received, but that growing rodent problem.. tie Davis said. a push in getting their problems others will eagerly tune in. ation, and now I feel totally reas- But the question of funding is answered by the community, sured that there are people who where the problems begin. While then they would see change, said eliminate an existing infestation. listen and truly care. I wanted my Simmons students may provide Benedicktus. Other than calling a pest con- letter to make an impact, and I feel an eager staff, the studio is going McDonald is doing just that. trol or the Simmons call center, like I got more than I hoped for.” to need money for sound proofing “I feel frustrated, helpless, and residents have three control options and equipment. “That’s completely very angry that I have not seen any available for ridding their dorms of out of my hands,” Mailloux said, results,” said McDonald. “This is mice: toxic baits, known as roden- “but I know they’re working on it.” why I have decided to use my voice ticides; traps; and glue boards. He elaborated that “Jim Corcoran and let the administration know Rodenticides are formulated [the Communications Department 4 Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e Be y o n d Bo s t o n Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 news Analysis No t e w o r t h y Guatemala will have runoff election By Lucia Cordon Ne w s s t a f f w r i t e r Rallies for Darfur held worldwide Guatemala took a political step for- Rallies in more than 30 countries were held to demonstrated people’s ward on Sept. 9, when presidential, concern for the growing crisis in Sudan’s Darfur region. Key meetings legislative, and municipal elections of world leaders, which are due next week at the United Nations, are were held. Guatemalans have not anticipated by major cities such as London, Paris, San Francisco, and voted for an incumbent party to New York. And all cities are holding events before the meeting. carry on since 1986, until now. On the Global Day for Darfur, British Prime Minister Gordon Guatemala is recognized as Brown called the conflict “one of the great tragedies of our time.” Ap- a United States trade ally under proximately 200,000 people have been killed and 2 million displaced the Central American Free Trade in Darfur since 2003. The government in Khartoum has consistently Agreement (CAFTA). After 36 denied charges of genocide, despite confirmed massacres of Darfur’s years of armed conflict and civil black African populations. war, the country signed a peace accord in 1996. Election-related More U.S. troops to come home violence is monitored by various United States Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggested more U.S. entities, including the European w w w .u n c .e d u soldiers would be pulled out of Iraq than previously suggested. Children at a school that was used as a voting center at the Guatemalan elec- President George W. Bush announced on Thursday that 30,000 Union (EU) and the Organization tions earlier this month. of American States (OAE). troops would be back in the U.S. by next summer. However, Gates Guatemalan newspaper Si- related crime. He also proposed targeted throughout the electoral hinted that more than 100,000 out of 160,000 current troops might gloXXI reported the results for the an increase in the military budget, process, according to a BBC special return. election, which were announced according to The Washington Post. election report. The White House report, which presents the Bush administra- the following day by the Supreme The budget was cut in half during Main issues in political de- tion’s assessment of the situation, declares that Iraq has achieved nine Electoral Tribunal (TSE-Tribunal the Berger administration, as a re- bates and campaigns include the out of eighteen congressionally mandated benchmarks. Supremo Electoral). It confirmed sult of the military being declared rapid growth of murder rates and This accounts for more than one more benchmark in July. Fail- the election would go to a run-off one of the most corrupt institutions the growing influence of organized ures include military control and failure to enact laws on sharing oil since neither candidate received in the country. crime in government institutions resources. Gates suggested that the Iraqi government has made little more than 50 percent of the votes. Alejandro Giammattei, 50, through corruption. progress to achieve these political benchmarks. A second election round is sched- the candidate for the incumbent Reformation of police and uled for Nov. 4. GANA, earned 17.51 percent of the justice systems is among the most Succession bill proposed by Mugabe Current president, Oscar vote, according to SigloXXI. The commonly brought up proposals. Robert Mugabe’s government presented Parliament with a bill that Berger, from the center-right Grand candidate was the former director This issue shows a direct connec- would give the president the power to appoint a successor in case he National Alliance (GANA), will of the country’s prison system. tion to the growing support for were to retire. hand over his post on Jan. 14, 2008, He gained support after lead- rightist candidates with military Mugabe will serve a six-year term, but the bill would extend his when the new president will be ing the successful intervention backgrounds. rule to run parallel to Parliament for five years. Justice Minister Patrick sworn in for a four-year term. of Pavón, a key prison which fell Violence and corruption have Chinamasa said debate on the constitutional amendment bill would From the early hours of vote- under the control of an organized been constant characteristics of start on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The amendment requires two-thirds major- counting, with only 76.28 percent crime group. He ran for Guatemala election days in Guatemala. Sept. ity, a majority Mugabe’s ruling Zanu-PF approves of. of the votes recorded, the outcome City mayor in the past election with 9, although less critical than ex- The bill states that if it is passed, Parliament would have the was obvious, according to Prensa no success. pected, was no exception. power to elect a new president if the one appointed by Mugabe fails to Libre, the major Guatemalan news SigloXXI reported candidates A major Guatemalan publica- serve a full term. publication. They reported that in fourth and fifth place, President tion, elPeriodico, reported: “Rep- South Africa has been appointed as a mediator for talks about the presidential candidate, “Alvaro of Galileo Technical University, resentatives from the Electoral constitution and polls due to take course next year. Zimbabwe is bat- Colom from the center-left Na- Eduardo Suger for the Center of Observatory, which oversees the tling economic crisis marked by the world’s highest inflation rate and tion Unity for Hope (UNE) came Social Action (CASA) with 8.11 electoral, were satisfied with the growing unemployment. first with 28.04 percent, winning percent, and Luis Rabbé, for the customary course of the general majorities in 16 of Guatemala’s 22 right-wing Guatemalan Republican elections.” states.” Front (FRG) party led by former The Electoral Observatory Nicaragua in need of hurricane aid dictator General Efraín Rios Montt, recognized effective monitoring The United Nations has pleaded for nations to help Nicaragua after with seven percent. by the National Civil Police forces hurricane Felix hit its northern coast. The UN has aimed to create a Rios Montt, an 81-year-old in election centers and prevented $40 million fund to aid the recovering nation. former general, is running for highly predicted violence. The Category 5 hurricane killed more than 100 people, most of Violence has Congress and heads the list of can- After 14 hours of inspection, them indigenous fishermen. After two weeks, 160,000 people remain characterized the didates for the party, one of the only 142 accusations of irregulari- homeless and in bad conditions. Entire villages remain cut off by largest in the country. A lawsuit is ties in the voting centers were pre- mudslides. election period in currently being brought against him sented to the 8,000 volunteers help- The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, has requested help by human rights activists, charging ing during the electoral process, from the international community. Although the losses are great, there Guatemala for past him with genocide during the armed according to elPeriodico. These is still no estimate regarding agricultural losses for the country. decades. conflict period. If he wins the elec- included anomalies in the ballots tion, he will receive immunity for and in voter records since many Border weapon training revived in India his four-year term in Congress, ac- were unable to vote due to their A weapons training program for youths has been revived by India’s Special Services Bureau (SSB). ~Th e Wa s h i n g t o n Po s t cording to The Washington Post. names already appearing as previ- Rigoberta Menchú, for the ously used in the ballots. The SSB, a para-military agency, was created in 1963 after Encuentro por Guatemala (EG), Among the complaints were India’s defeat in the 1962 border war with China. It is now respon- came in sixth place with three 27 attempts to buy votes and 28 at- sible for guarding the country’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan. In percent of the votes. Menchú, age tempts of active proselytizing on 2001, the SSB was placed under the Home Ministry and was forced to 48.,is a Mayan indigenous rights the day of the elections. The lack discontinue its border population weapons training. Seven years later, The Washington Post recently activist who won the Nobel Peace of action toward these accusations the program has been renewed and is training youths with how to use profiled Colom. At 56 years old, the Prize in 1992. remains unclear since there is still weapons and basic combat skills. businessman is pressing for restora- Voter turnout was signifi- debate regarding the institution that Although the SSB says weapons will not be provided for border tion of the justice system and more cantly higher than in the last elec- should deal with the allegations. populations during peacetime, their purpose is to create a trained group social spending to battle poverty. tions. More than half the country’s Threats and intimidators, ver- of people who will be motivated to cooperate and fight along with If Colom were to win the second population cast ballots on Sunday, bal and physical aggressors, threats security forces if necessary. round, as with the current president according to Prensa Libre. of lynches, blockades in main Berger, he is unlikely to lead a ma- Violence has characterized roads, and violent acts caused 89 Indigenous rights outlined by UN jority in Congress. This is his third the election period in Guatemala complaints. After 22 years of debate, the United Nations General Assembly ad- bid for the presidency. Colom was for past decades, according to The Runoff candidates Colom and opted a non-binding declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. recently accused by several media Washington Post. It has become a Pérez have begun setting up meet- Countries such as New Zealand, the United States, Australia, and of receiving funds linked to drug dominating issue to the extent that ings with other party leaders in Canada opposed the measure, saying the document was incompatible trafficking for his 2003 campaign. political campaigns are centered on hopes of setting up alliances for the with their own laws. Following Colom was Otto addressing corruption and crime. November elections. Although both The estimates reach 370 million indigenous people in the world. Pérez Molina for the rightist Pa- The 2007 elections set the re- deny making compromises regard- These include Australia’s Aborigines, the Bushmen of Botswana, and triot Party (PP), who took 24.59 cord for the most violent electoral ing the allocation of governmental the Innu tribe in Canada.The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous percent. race since the end of the civil war positions to other parties, talk of Peoples demands that countries give back control of land and resourc- Molina, 56, is a retired gen- in 1996. In the past year, more than coalitions have begun, according to es the indigenous populations once possessed, either legally or by paid eral whose slogan has been “mano 50 party workers, political activists, SigloXXI. compensation. dura,” or “firm hand.” He pro- and candidates have been killed. Although the General Assembly passed it, 11 countries out of poses to concentrate on bringing Presidential and municipal candi- 154 members abstained. law and order by fighting drug- dates, as well as their families, are Information from www.bbc.co.uk and compiled by Lucia Cordon Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 Ed i t o r i a l Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e 5

Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e

Ed i t o r i a l Bo a r d Editor-in-Chief Beth Maclin Managing Editor Renee Frojo Opinion Editor Nora Levy

Editorial The Simmons Voice applauds the College’s new vocabulary

After each year, or month, or even day at Simmons, it seems the term “diversity” has a more negative connotation. It is not surprising to hear students complaining about having to learn about diversity or asking the question: “Didn’t we already do this in MCC?” It seems that Sim- mons, in spite of its initiatives and programs, has made diversity a bad word. One problem is that Simmons is advertised as a diverse school, yet many feel that the reality of Simmons does not match the projected, marketed image of Simmons. Some feel as if they were lied to when they get to campus because they expect one thing, and find that it is something completely different. Others feel that Simmons is reaching An n a Dipietro to become the utopia of diversity, but celebrating a bit early. Hopefully, Simmons’ introduction of a new lingo will change ev- eryone’s opinion and tone when discussing this issue. Opinion Lisa Smith-McQueenie, the assistant dean for Student Life and director of Multicultural Affairs, told resident advisers (RAs) at the end of August during RA training that Simmons would be introducing The demise of culture the word “inclusive” into their discussion on issues relating to multi- By Kate Clavet culturalism and getting rid of the word “diversity.” At the other end of the spec- sex, and swear words. Contributing Wr i t e r The Simmons Voice thinks that this is a step in the right direction trum, television, movies, and even What is so alluring about a because “inclusive” is an active word-something that every member of cartoons are riddled with violence; movie filled with blood, or people These days, some people who dress the community can do. It is more difficult for everyone to be diverse. and it is not violence George Lu- cursing and blowing each other suggestively and dance provoca- This also will work to change the perception of Simmons. While cas-style. It is outright blood, gore, to bits? Why is it so wonderful to tively are considered artists. Many the College is working to become a more diverse institution, it is an hatred, and bondage. Curse words see a rail-thin movie star shake her of these “artists” cannot actually inclusive one that welcomes people from all walks of life. are used as sentence filler. If you “bon bon” (which she no longer has sing; their lovely voices are fabri- Also, by using the word inclusive, Simmons is setting more real- watched an edited version of the because she has not eaten in three cated through the use of technolo- istic standards for itself in what it can actually deliver. Sopranos it may go like this: “Hi years)? Why is it enjoyable to hear gy. Other cultures are horrified-and In order to be a diverse community, we have to wait for other ----- Fernando you ------what the a nasal, manufactured voice “sing- rightly so-by the way Americans people make us that. It is much easier to be an inclusive community ----- are you ------doing, you -----, ing” about her sexuality? seem to carry on about their daily because it is something that we are empowered to do. nice to see you again you ------.” In the past, the biggest draw live considering nothing sacred. How articulate. of sexuality has been the idea that Americans have always pushed the it was to be kept private, behind A new year, a new Voice envelope, but in this day and age, closed doors, and locked away un- maybe we are pushing it too far. til marriage. The Simmons Voice is working toward a more inclusive community I walk through the school Instead of being I do not want to turn on the this year by making broader coverage of the College a priority. hallways and hear girls happily defined by depth, television to see sick-looking mod- We acknowledge that in the past the paper had heavy coverage of greet each other with degrading els prance about in outfits that do the Communications department because most members of the news- words that I would rather not in- beauty, and origi- not cover their unmentionables. I paper are Communications majors. We acknowledge that some student sert in this sentence. Others will do not want to hear another song organizations were covered more heavily because of links between greet each other with a kind smack nality, quality now about Justin Timberlake “Bring- staff members and those organizations. on the posterior. In the supermar- means blood, gore, ing Sexy Back,” nor do I want to This year, our goal is to cover every single department, organiza- ket, I witness seven-year-old girls encounter another seven-year-old tion, and office in the College by the last issue on May 1. We are defin- dressed like street walkers, who sex, and swear wearing a skirt so short that it ex- ing coverage broadly-ranging from writing feature stories, to including claim to be “bringing sexy back.” poses her Disney underwear, leav- pictures, to 100-word blurbs-because we also acknowledge our limita- Children should not be bringing words. ing her baby-fat belly hanging out. tions in terms of staff, availability, and knowledge. sexy back. As consumers, we should We see our goal as one that benefits both the publication-because In fact, I am not sure if any- stop supporting these “artists” it will have better coverage and content-and the community, because it one, at any age, should be. Low- who send degrading and violent will be more informative and a better representation of Simmons. cut shirts are lower than ever, and Why is no one questioning messages. We need to stop buying This is a goal that we cannot achieve alone. We are asking for the shorts are higher cut to match. this? I talk to my school friends movies that breed hate. Keep your help of the entire community to make this the best representation and Sexuality bombards television ads and they look at me as if I am cra- seven-year-olds in front of Bar- most comprehensive newspaper the campus has seen in years. and retail stores, and the sad part zy when I confess I do not enjoy ney, Wishbone, and Arthur. Bring Email [email protected] if your organization is hosting a per- is that they are targeting girls as watching MTV because it objecti- back the quality and depth of our formance, your department is having a lecture, your office has a new young as seven. If you look around fies women and makes men look culture: let us make it rich again. director, or if any other events are taking place that should be covered at the concert of a “talented artist” like morons. Women are not ob- Listen to some classical music or by the newspaper. who sings songs, including “I’m a jects. Men are not morons. There jazz instead of Eminem. Watch It’s If you do not tell us, there is no way for us to cover it. Slave for You,” most of the people is nothing of quality anymore, or a Wonderful Life, or buy a news- We hope that every organization will participate in helping us attending are impressionable girls, maybe the definition of quality has paper and burn your copies of Cos- achieve this goal. many younger than thirteen years changed. Instead of being defined mopolitan. Your ears, heart, and old. What message are we commu- by depth, beauty, and originality, mind will be glad that you did. nicating to them? quality now means blood, gore,

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Letters to the Editor Policy Letters should be 300 words or fewer and may be edited for grammar and/or space. Letters may be emailed to [email protected], and must be signed. 6 Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e Op i n i o n Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 Pope Benedict denounces abortion Personal freedoms under attack from all quarters By Nora Levy turned, it is possible that abortion cades, has this not been the attitude to higher standards than ordinary would be highly alienating to the St a f f Wr i t e r could become illegal in all cases, of every generation? When social citizens. Behavior that would be American people. It could create a including those involving health conflicts arise, the issues rise to the inappropriate but not illegal for divide between American Catho- In several recent speeches, Pope risks and other factors. That this is top and often seem overwhelming. the everyday person can become lics and the Catholics of the rest of Benedict of the Catholic Church now a possibility indicates a seri- If reactions to current issues were the reason for social ostracism and the world. This mass excommuni- has condemned abortion and those ous change in the U.S. political tempered by the knowledge that even impeachment for a public cation could not possibly happen. who support it. This condemna- climate. “this, too, shall pass,” perhaps the official. Likewise, the Pope does But what happened with Hen- tion has reinforced his earlier public would be less alarmist and not specifically condemn pro-life ry VIII? He was excommunicated, statements that Catholic dioceses more logical. American citizens for their views; as were his subjects, leading to his should deny Communion to sup- A speech by the Pope de- instead, the targets of his policy are founding the Anglican Church. porters of abortion. claring that abortion is a “crime the world’s public officials. True, Are we on the brink of just such a This specific religious and against humanity,” is hardly new. these politicians are highly visible, religious split? political stance has increased con- Attitudes towards fetuses-or un- and can often create change more Of course, these are very dif- flict over the abortion issue. This born children-- have long been at quickly than an ordinary citizen. ferent times. Divorce is relatively has been a major issue particularly odds. One cannot expect an entire However, according to the Consti- frequent, and hardly a cause for ex- for Roman Catholic politicians in religious sect to change its opin- tution of the United States, the U.S. communication. Dare I imply that Mexico City, whose local bishops ions in a matter of years, or even is ruled “by the people.” abortion is a similarly unimportant chose to excommunicate those decades. Grassroots political move- issue? lawmakers who voted to legalize w w w .g e t t y i m a g e s .c o m Religion-despite the “separa- ments can be more effective than Personal freedoms are be- abortion, according to FOX News. While politicians and citi- tion of Church and State”-lies at statements by famous figures. ing attacked more frequently, as Reproductive rights have zens clamor both for and against the forefront of many social and American citizens vote, lobby, and fears of terrorism expand. The US become an increasingly visible is- changes in the definition of mar- political issues. Religious values, petition to create political and so- is tackling guns in Iraq and butter sue in recent years, as some politi- riage, the idea of human rights is as the basis for moral values, de- cial change. I say, if Roman Catho- at home, and the resulting mess is cians and American citizens seek being evaluated. Minimum wage fine the standards to which public lic public officials are excommu- spreading fat over an increasingly to overturn Roe v. Wade. Many is rising, along with the cost of liv- officials are held. Would Bill Clin- nicated for being pro-choice, then overweight nation. Let us use this Western countries have legalized ing. It seems as though all possible ton’s extramarital affairs have been every pro-choice Roman Catholic wisely, and grease the wheels of abortion, as the United States did elements have aligned against the cause for impeachment had the is- American citizen should be ex- progress to let us slowly turn this in 1973 with the decision in Roe U.S. at one critical moment. sue of adultery not been addressed communicated for having the same into a new millennium without ex- v. Wade. If the verdict in this fa- But, thinking back to the in most mainstream religions? views. cessive strife. mous court case were to be over- political situations of the past de- Public officials are often held Of course, such an event Solo residents have trouble moving in investigate rumors. create controversy. By Jessica Rudis to help carry their TVs and mini- flies to Boston by herself and relies see both sides. see shows for free. review St a f f Wr i t e r fridges, but they do need greater on the storage company to bring access to moving carts. This is her heavy boxes up to her room. movies. music. theater. books. capture College move-in day is a stress- true for all students, but especially “Moving onto campus is dif- ful and frustrating time for every those from out-of-state who are ficult and requires a lot of plan- kodak moments. enjoy late-night mo- student. For students moving from less likely to have their parents ac- ning,” she said. “You have to co- ments. explore the night life. evaluate locations beyond the Northeast, company them when they return ordinate your flight with your stuff however, it is an even bigger pain to school. Carts would help expe- arriving [from storage], and you’re student life. meet amazing students. in the neck-and back. dite the move-in process as well as stuck with whatever is in your suit- While most local students are prevent injuries that students may case until your stuff comes.” impress professors. impress your mom. lucky enough to have the use of a incur by lifting heavy belongings Although there is currently a see your name in print. express yourself. car and the help of their families alone. lack of space on the residence cam- to assist with the moving process, Brodie said that this was the pus, it would be helpful if future argue your point. go behind the scenes. students from other areas are most- first year that her office made the renovation plans would include ly left to their own devices to get carts available to students. She some storage areas for students. know before your neighbors. get the in- themselves settled into the dorms. said there were also orange mov- Other schools, such as Hampshire side scoop. poke fun at pop culture. meet Unless they use paid help, out-of- ing bins for students to use, and College and Smith College, pro- state students must drag heavy that the ORL hopes “to expand the vide free student storage areas on musicians. actors. politicians. experts. boxes and belongings up to their number of available moving bins campus, and perhaps Simmons rooms all alone. The process is next year.” Renting these supplies could start a similar program for make a difference. fight for your rights. time-consuming, physically chal- for a few days at the beginning of out-of-state residents. make people think. make people laugh. lenging, and can be particularly the year is a step in the right direc- Some may argue that stu- costly. tion, but it is simply not enough. dents are old enough to handle the tell a story in pictures. create an image First-year students are ex- Instead of renting carts and move without assistance from the empt from such difficulties; they moving bins, the ORL should pur- school. Even though students are in words. question the status quo. keep have their own move-in day with chase a few of them for year-round responsible adults, many of them people on their toes. win awards. give out orientation leaders and other stu- student use. Even though these choose to live on the residence dent volunteers available to help items would be mostly utilized campus because it provides a sys- awards. be part of something larger than them. This year, the Office of during move-in and move-out, tem of support that they would not Residence Life (ORL) even rented they would also be used to help find in other living situations. yourself. make new friends. learn new hand truck carts to assist students students ship and receive heavy It does not make sense for the moving heavy items. boxes throughout the year. That ORL to make moving carts avail- skills. share your skills with others. un- The carts were brought to would be particularly useful to out- able for such a limited amount of derstand other perspectives. discover the campus for first-year move-in day of-state students who ship their be- time. The office should consider on Sunday, September 2 and made longings and may not receive them purchasing the carts as opposed to power of your own voice. get a reaction. available to students who moved in until after the designated move-in just renting them, and preferably the following day. That was “when days have passed. in time for the end of the current write. draw. photograph. opine. design. the greatest number of students Students can avoid the hassles school year. After all, the only edit. lay out. get involved. move[d] in,” according to Jeanais of shipping by placing their items thing worse than moving onto cam- Brodie, director of the ORL. in storage, but it is a costly alterna- pus is trying to pack up and move Even though returning stu- tive. While local students can eas- out while studying for finals. join the simmons voice. dents could use the carts for a day, ily pack their belongings into a car The ORL is going through the carts were not available on and store their things at home at many changes and the directors Tuesday, September 4, which is, the end of the year, students from have been busy lately, but there is according to the calendar on the further away may pay hundreds of no reason why they could not have Simmons College dollars for summer storage. at least kept the carts around for at the possibilities are endless. Web site, the day that “resi- “Storage usually costs me least a few more days at the start dence halls open for returning around 400 dollars,” said Katherine of the year. If Simmons wants to students.” Since many out-of- Swanson, a junior from Illinois. “I attract and retain more students state students rely on the official store everything, including my TV from other parts of the country, the 8 p.m. Sundays. academic calendar to arrange early and all of my winter clothing, and I school must help make moving in travel plans, it is unfortunate that have to insure everything.” and out of the dorms as painless as arnold hall basement. the returning students who moved Swanson’s parents drove her possible. in on their designated day were de- to school to help her move when nied access to moving carts. she was a first-year, but she said Older students don’t need it is too difficult to make the drive bring your friends. a team of enthusiastic volunteers every year. Instead, she said she Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 So u t h Af r i c a Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e 7 South Africans push government on AIDS The Treatment Action Campaign continues to fight for increased information and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients By Beth Maclin of Pretoria’s Centre for the Study licity was kicked up because the St a f f Wr i t e r of AIDS (CSA). With a population discrepancy between the pricing of 48 million, South Africa has one of this generic medication, and the CAPE TOWN – Sitting at the end of the highest HIV infection rates in price of what it cost to buy it from, of the coffee shop counter, a cell the world. I think it was Merck, a drug com- phone glued to his ear, 23-year- Yet the post-apartheid gov- pany, in South Africa was huge,” old Julian Simcock gives an arriv- ernment of President Thabo Mbeki says Simcock. ing stranger an inquisitive glance. has been slow to respond to this “The numbers are easy to After realizing this is the person problem, and independent organi- calculate–how many more people he is waiting for, he says goodbye zations have had to fill the gap. could be treated? And that was a and puts away his phone. He folds TAC is one of these organiza- powerful thing. It openly defied a up his newspaper and pushes his tions. law, and Zackie was never trying to empty coffee cup and saucer to the With its more than 60 em- hide that. But for the purpose of the side, clearing space on the wooden ployees and some 16,000 volun- public, to one, to challenge whether counter. teers, however, TAC still only has the law is just, and two, to bring Simcock speaks with a slight one worker for every 330 South Af- people’s attention to the very real accent, indicative of his youth ricans with HIV that needs help. discrepancies that exist,” he says. in New Zealand and most likely “I wouldn’t want this to end Another TAC action that got brought back from spending the up in a South African newspaper, a lot of media attention came in last year and a half in another for- but the people of the Treatment March 2003 when the organization mer British colony as a Fulbright Action Campaign are tired,” says charged the Health Minister and her scholar. But with his fading tan, Simcock. “It’s like fighting a long Trade and Industry colleague with Da n Co n n e l l /Th e Im a g e Wo r k s Simmons students interviewed workers at a rape crisis center in Khayelit- precisely-styled “casual” hair, and war.” culpable homicide. sha, the largest township outside of Cape Town. button-down blue cotton shirt, he During a speech soon after looks like a typical American grad- TAC fills a gap charges were pressed, a TAC repre- this can be seen in the clinic set up “Amongst the scientific com- uate student–which he is. TAC was started in 1998 out of a sentative told Health Minister Man- in Site B of Khayelitsha, the larg- munity there is little doubt about On first appearances alone, need for nevirapine, a drug that pre- tombazana Edmie Tshabalala-Msi- est township outside of Cape Town. the benefits of ARVs; a recent study Simcock seems an unlikely co- vents mother-to-child transmission mang: “We are angry. According The clinic was opened in 2001 and in South Africa reported that 93% worker and confidante of someone of HIV and one the government to government’s sources over 600 is a partnership between the West- [sic] of HIV positive people sur- The New Yorker once called the was not supplying, according to people will die of AIDS every day ern Cape Health Department and veyed were alive after one year of “AIDS Rebel,” Zackie Achmat, Simcock. on average this year. We stand here MSF. treatment,” according to the Inte- co-founder and chairperson of “Many health care profes- today to say to you that you have “The idea isn’t to one day grated Regional Information Net- the Treatment Action Campaign sionals had become frustrated by willfully and negligently failed to assume the HIV/AIDS service de- work (IRIN), the UN’s humanitar- (TAC). But as he tells his story, it the government’s lack of progress implement the necessary interven- livery responsibility for South Af- ian news and analysis service in rapidly becomes obvious that he is in supplying the drug, which, the tions, including antiretroviral treat- rica,” says Simcock. “It’s to sort of Africa. that and much more. government argued, was due to ment, that would prevent many of push the government where they In South Africa, because the Simcock says he did not questions about its toxicity. Doctors these deaths.” need pushing to provide more com- dispersal of ARVs is limited, Piot come to South Africa with the in- had started applying to non-gov- TAC has used the courts in prehensive coverage. says three people become infected tent to learn about HIV/AIDS, and ernmental organizations for grants South Africa both to ally with the “And the way to do that, in with HIV for every one person who definitely did not think he would to pay for nevirapine, and in some government against pharmaceuti- some instances, is to prove to the starts ARV therapy. “If we don’t re- end up working closely with Ach- cases used their own money to buy cal companies and to challenge the government and to the world that duce infection levels today, tomor- mat on a range of projects relating the drug,” according to the British government over its own practices. you can be in a place where there’s row’s treatment bills will be exor- to the high costs of the epidemic on charity AVERT. Doctors who pro- “They didn’t perceive at the outset very limited resources, where bitant. And millions more will die,” society. But, he adds, the time he vided the drug risked termination that it was going to be this long a there’s often very little education he says. spent as a researcher for TAC was because doing so was forbidden. fight with the government,” says and low rates of literacy and those The CSA report projects that “hugely informative.” “[TAC] was intended, to be- Simcock. sorts of things, you can change introducing a comprehensive ARV “I came holding some of the gin with, to challenge pharmaceuti- TAC also focuses on educa- HIV/AIDS. You can change the program now, delayed as it is, same reticence about HIV/AIDS cal companies at a time when phar- tion, particularly breaking down epidemic.” would have a dramatic impact on that most people have, and meeting maceutical companies were able the stereotype of HIV/AIDS. the number of AIDS deaths a year. Zackie and working so closely with to charge huge rates. I think for a A large problem with the fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa Without ARVs, it is expected somebody everyday who has HIV while in the states it cost $10,000 against HIV/AIDS is making people Between 1993 and 2000, South Af- that South Africa will experience is a very sort of personal and real a year to treat someone with anti- aware of “the scientific and medical rica experienced a huge increase in 505,000 deaths a year by 2010. way of countering those stigmati- retroviral medication. But obvi- reality of HIV/AIDS, which has be- the instances of HIV/AIDS when However, with ARVs, the projected zations,” says Simcock. ously prices have come down since come a hugely important task since the country was focused on the tran- number of deaths drops by more “You meet somebody and then, but it’s been an ongoing battle the government, as you must know, sition between the apartheid regime than 100,000 to 388,000 a year. spend time with somebody who for generic medication,” says Sim- champion a different set of policies and the newly-elected democratic Furthermore, the CSA report sug- works around the clock like Zackie cock. sometimes,” says Simcock. government. The economic em- gests that if 90 percent of people does, and is on top of it, and as He speaks highly of Achmat Because of widespread public phasis on mining, which required with HIV were to receive treat- charismatic as Zackie is, it reduces and sits up a little straighter and ignorance on the issue, there is also men to live in single-sex housing ment, the number could drop fur- even any lingering thoughts about speaks a bit faster when talking a stigma attached to people with the for extended periods of time, and ther to 291,000. whether HIV is as debilitating as about one of the most highly pub- virus that causes AIDS. One tactic the government’s unwillingness to The possible impact of ARVs people say it is.” licized instances of AIDS activism TAC has used to change this is to address the problem, made South on the number of deaths per year is A report by three leading re- here–when Achmat went to Thai- distribute T-shirts that say “HIV Africa extremely vulnerable. heavily contingent on the service search groups found that between land and attempted to bring back Positive.” The idea came from the “It’s sort of the unfortunate is- delivery by the government, which 4.5 and 5.7 million South Africans econazol, a generic-priced drug, to actions of the Danish king when sue that if the government had been does not have a strong track record. were HIV positive in the middle of South Africa, which is illegal. the Nazis were set to invade, says more cognizant early on, been more However, it has shown progress in 2006, according to the University “But a huge amount of pub- Simcock. honest early on, a huge amount of recent months under different lead- When the Nazis told him to damage could have been prevented ership. have all Jews in Denmark wear a and now it’s grown to the point of The Mbeki government start- yellow star, making it easy for them mammoth proportions,” says Sim- ed supplying the drugs in 2004, but to be found, the king encouraged cock. “Now it’s very difficult to do has been slow to reach all who need all Danes to wear the star and did without a huge investment.” it. “Even since 2004, the distribu- so himself. This helped the Jews The executive director of tion of antiretroviral drugs has been feel accepted in the community UNAIDS, Dr. Peter Piot, said in a relatively slow, with only around and made it difficult for the Nazis presentation earlier this year that 33% [sic] of people in need receiv- to find their targets. Simcock says the prevalence of AIDS in south- ing treatment at the end of 2006,” the TAC T-shirts follow the same ern Africa is because of “decades according to the World Health Or- logic. of colonialism, migration, gender ganization Web site. “The HIV Positive T-shirts inequality and apartheid, combined The CSA report estimates that aren’t limited to people who have with denial and inadequate action in 2006, 225,000 of the 711,000 HIV,” says Simcock. “The idea is on AIDS.” people needing ARVs received actually opposite–that you can’t The accepted medical field them. Because of the rapid increase tell who has HIV just by looking at treatment for HIV is taking antiret- in new cases of HIV, by 2015–even them and that there shouldn’t be a rovirals (ARV), something the gov- if coverage dropped to 20 percent– stigma.” ernment has been slow to provide 500,000 people would be receiving The third part of TAC’s work, and pharmaceutical companies it and if numbers increased to 90 Kr i s t i n Pi t t s after lobbying and education, is have made more difficult by main- The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, South Africa. service delivery. An example of taining high prices. South Africa see page 8 8 Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e So u t h Af r i c a Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007

South Africa dustry. And they need to enlist, in The South African govern- leading candidate to replace Mbeki authority, you’re not going to think continued from page 7 some cases, the private sector. And ment received a letter titled “Ex- in the 2009 presidential elections– very hard about the dangers of HIV they’re dragging their feet because pression of Concern by HIV Sci- also caused controversy over how and AIDS, and where’s the incen- percent, two million people of politics and because of not want- entists” late last year from more to properly treat HIV in 2006 when tive then to use a condom?” would be on it. ing to increase jobs, but there’s no than 80 scientists, including the co- he claimed that taking a shower af- Simcock says that he and One obstacle in the way of time for it as far as people who have discoverer of AIDS, Robert Gallo, ter having sex with a HIV-positive many South Africans are unsure rolling out ARVs is price. “The the disease are concerned.” calling for the immediate removal woman would prevent him from of the reasons behind the govern- government had frequently argued of Dr. Tshabalala-Msimang as Min- contracting it, according to the ment’s response to the epidemic. that an increase in access to antiret- “Denialism” starts at the top ister of Health. BBC. “One, which is not speculated, roviral treatment was not necessar- Some officials in the South African The letter also called for “an it’s true, is that there was an encour- ily the best way to stop the AIDS government, including President end to the disastrous, pseudo-scien- agement for one reason or another epidemic, and that other treatment Thabo Mbeki and Health Minister tific policies that have characterised of this pseudo-science, these deni- options needed to be considered,” Tshabalala-Msimang, are under fire the South African Government’s re- alists and pseudo-scientists were says AVERT in a Web-based cri- for questioning the link between sponse to HIV/AIDS.” “I mean at a very flown in from all over the world to tique. HIV and AIDS, and the best way to Simcock says that the lack of fundamental level, speak with the president and give Those pushing for access to treat HIV. strong leadership is the biggest dis- this appearance of credibility of cheaper prices for the medication “The biggest problem we advantage South Africa has in the those people are criticizing antiretrovirals.” achieved a victory in the court case have in South Africa is that we have fight against HIV/AIDS. He cites “So that’s definitely part of it, when several pharmaceutical com- a president who doesn’t believe that the successes of Brazil and Thai- responsible for that there was some belief, at least panies, including GlaxoSmithKline, HIV causes AIDS,” Achmat told land and acknowledges that they deaths, right? for a little while, condemning anti- agreed to allow low-cost versions the Mail & Guardian, one of South were based on leadership. retrovirals and suggesting in some of their drugs to be made in South Africa’s leading newspapers. “Members of the South Af- Because they’re cases HIV doesn’t cause AIDS or Africa, according to the BBC. Desmond Tutu, winner of the rican government have constantly AIDS doesn’t exist,” says Simcock. Another cost, often not part of Nobel Peace Prize and a former reiterated that ARVs are just one spreading incor- “It’s just malaria that kills people. the debate over providing treatment Anglican archbishop, is also criti- aspect of their treatment approach, rect information It’s just tuberculosis that kills peo- to those living with HIV, is the rip- cal of the current administration, and that there are other measures ple. And all those things are not ple-effect impact on society. especially Tshabalala-Msimang’s that can help to treat HIV. Manto and they know bet- helped by the complexity of AIDS. suggestion that nutrition is as im- Tshabalala-Msimang has ques- “I mean the reason AIDS is portant as ARVs in treating HIV. tioned the effectiveness of ARVs, ter, there’s plenty called AIDS, acquired immunode- “We are playing with the lives and famously urges people to eat of access to the ficiency syndrome, the reason it’s of people, with the lives of moth- lots of beetroot and garlic to fight called syndrome, is because it’s a ers who would not have died if off HIV,” says AVERT. t r uth.” series of symptoms. You don’t have they had had drugs. If people want “At the 2006 International one disease. You have something garlic and potatoes let them have AIDS Conference in Toronto, these that is killing your immune system ~Ju l i a n Si mc o ck them, but let’s not play games. Stop food products were even displayed and exposes it to other diseases all this discussion about garlic,” he prominently on South Africa’s ex- that are eventually what kills you. told IRIN. hibition stand. Allegedly, ARVs So, that lends itself to mischievous “South Africa is the unkind- were only added to the display stuff. est cut of all,” said Stephen Lewis, when reporters started to question Simcock believes that spread- “One of the other reasons is UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS their absence.” ing this information makes them re- the suggestion, I think, that there in Africa, at the 2006 International The health minister has also sponsible for deaths: “That has cost isn’t the money to pay for the Da n Co n n e l l /Th e Im a g e Wo r k s AIDS Conference in Toronto. Lewis supported the Dr. Rath Health lives. I mean at a very fundamental drugs, and that’s accompanied by Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) called it the only country in Africa Foundation, an organization that level, those people are responsible all sorts of things, like if we give members call for action against man “whose government is still obtuse, pushes vitamin supplements instead for deaths, right? Because they’re people antiretrovirals they’ll just accused of rape and murder, but not yet brought to trial two years dilatory and negligent about rolling of ARVs. “The foundation has pre- spreading incorrect information live longer and keep spreading after the incident. out treatment.” viously published adverts in South and they know better, there’s plenty the disease and that will kill more “It is the only country in Afri- Africa claiming that ARVs are tox- of access to the truth. people,” says Simcock. “And one “What I’ve learned since is ca whose government continues to ic and cause AIDS,” says AVERT. “They’re spreading incorrect of the good things about that is that the way that HIV/AIDS is connect- propound theories more worthy of “The TAC has strongly criticised information in that, if you’re a 14 antiretrovirals actually reduce your ed to so many things - social forces, a lunatic fringe than of a concerned the government for failing to con- or 15-year-old teenager in South infectiousness.” political forces, and economics and compassionate state,” he add- demn the organization.” Africa and you listen to what your Simcock acknowledges that forces,” says Simcock. “And so, ed. “I’m of the opinion that they The former South African health minister has to tell you, not all members of the government with the numbers that are this high can never achieve redemption.” deputy president, Jacob Zuma–a which should be a trusted figure of are part of this highly-criticized and people are dying at this rate, group, and that some have been it has profound consequences well very helpful. beyond the health sector or well be- “There’s huge, huge progress yond mortality rates. over the past couple of months and “I mean, you have in some that’s been, for me, wonderful and age groups, one in five teachers af- a historic thing to watch. History in fected with the disease. And you South Africa really does unfold on can’t afford to have one in five a daily basis,” says Simcock. “Here, teachers, and you can’t afford to the Deputy Minister of Health, have your nurses sick because you Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, she’s need the nurses there to treat AIDS- been an incredible leader in the related illnesses and other illnesses. health department. And then you get into the realm of “And the Deputy President, children who have been orphaned as well, has been a leadership fig- by AIDS.” ure. That’s not to say that there Simcock believes that there aren’t still plenty of denialists. is money available for these drugs, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was and it is an issue of the government reinstated as the Health Minister,” prioritizing what it wants to spend he says. it on: “I mean keeping people alive, “People believe government if that isn’t one of your priorities, authorities,” says Simcock. “Those then I struggle to know how pri- government authorities have an ob- oritization is working. But, there is ligation to use truth and it sounds money. There is definitely money. like a trite thing to say, and a sim- The government is running a sur- plistic thing to say, and they do, a plus at the moment. moral and professional obligation.” “There have been a lot of ministries that don’t spend their al- locations. It’s about capacity. They Be t h Ma c l i n need a huge increase in nurses and One of many murals in South Africa dedicated to HIV/AIDS education. This one was in Soweto, the largest professionals in the health care in- township in the country.

This article is the first in a series of articles about human rights in South Africa. The series is the outcome of COMM-328 Human Rights in South Africa, which Professor Dan Connell led for the second time last Spring. For more articles on South Africa, look for weekly installments in The Simmons Voice. Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 Fe a t u r e s Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e 9 Surviving Simmons: the first year By Kristin Pitts Though Bartol’s array of lines visible. She keeps a planner, clubs and organizations advertise or would contact them via e-mail St a f f Wr i t e r cookies and french fries can make calendar, and to-do list constantly their meeting times and locations. to let them know what I was up to it difficult, Peters recommends re- updated so that nothing gets lost in If that is not enough, go to http:// and ask them how things were at As a new student of Simmons, the membering what you ate at home the mix. my.simmons.edu/life/studentac- home,” says Peters. first thing she wanted was out. and trying to emulate that. She says Peters recommends fighting tivities/groups for a list of the clubs “You should keep yourself But she was not alone. Like that, despite her love/hate relation- procrastination by having set rules and activities on campus. If all else busy so that you don’t have to fo- many first-year students, Kath- ship with Bartol, creating rules for for each assignment. fails, almost every day groups set cus all your attention on homesick- leen Peters, now a senior, initially herself helped to improve her eat- “Start things as early as pos- up tables in the lower fens and front ness. Make lots of friends so that regretted her decision to come to ing habits. sible, usually with a week rule. I try lobby of the Main College Building you have a life at school, too, in- Simmons. “I stopped getting my meals to have a draft of my papers done (MCB). If the group that is tabling stead of just focusing on friends at “I remember that first week- in parts by starting out with a little about a week in advance so I have seems interesting, sign up to be on home. Learn to let go of home and end just getting a horrible pit in my and then constantly going back enough time to edit it. I study for the e-mail list. enjoy what you have in Boston,” stomach that I’d made the wrong for more. I just took everything I tests a little bit each day starting a Wong says. choice, that Simmons wasn’t for wanted to eat for that meal and then week in advance. Homesickness–fighting the blues: One of the best ways to fight me, and that I was insane for choos- that was all I took,” says Peters. “It “Planning on starting things For many first-years, the cell phone homesickness, Peters says, is to ing a school with all women,” Pe- made it easier to keep track of ex- early always gives you a time cush- bill will skyrocket while adjusting know that it is natural. ters says. actly how much I was eating.” ion, and it helps you keep track of to school, and from reporting every “It’s really weird leaving the Wei Wong, also a senior, iden- all the things you have going on the detail back to friends and family. home you’ve always known to tifies with Peters’ initial unease. Making the grade: Simmons is week before so nothing sneaks up While it is important to keep in con- come to a brand-new place where “When I was a first year, I felt tough, but its resources are many. on you,” she says. tact with people back home, do not you don’t know anyone. But miss- very new and very inexperienced . If classes are overwhelming, do not While maintaining a healthy let technology (AIM, cell phones, ing home doesn’t mean you’re fail- . . I didn’t feel really connected to shy away from a little extra help. social life is important, Wong says e-mail) get in the way of reaching ing at college in some way or that the community until I took it upon The Center for Academic that balancing your social life with out to new people nearby. the college you’ve chosen isn’t the myself to actually integrate my- Achievement (CAA) offers study your academic life is key. “I dealt with homesickness place for you,” Peters says. “It just self,” Wong says. groups for most majors. According “The first secret I have is by keeping myself busy so I didn’t takes some time to make college Despite the setbacks, Pe- to their Web site, study groups meet to balance the schedule between have time to dwell on it. I also your new home.” ters and Wong say they eventually twice a week to do an in-depth re- work, homework and social life. called my family once in a while came to love Simmons. But making view of what the class has covered. Sometimes you have to accept that that transition from being ready to In addition, students can sign up you aren’t going to have a weekend transfer to ready to commit can be for individual tutors. Do it quick- with friends, but with your group tough. Here are some tips for mak- ly, though. Not only do tutors get members instead,” Wong says. ing this year a great one. nabbed up early in the semester, but Know someone special? it is best to start tutoring when you Fitting in, joining up: So the ac- Eating well–Bartol style: Love it are comfortable, rather than when tivities fair passed–no biggie. But or hate it, you still have to eat there. the work has taken over. getting involved is one of the best The Simmons Voice Seniors say that relying on portion The Writing Center is another ways to get comfortable at Sim- is looking for se- control, consistency, and a little resource for students who have diffi- mons, Hitchcock says. niors for our She is Simmons profile will-power makes for a healthy culty with–or just want to improve– “I started to feel ‘at home’ at diet–and keeps the “freshman 15” their writing. Writing assistants edit Simmons when I got involved and series. at bay. students’ papers, offering feedback met lots of people. I made friends “My tip to first-years is don’t before the professor stamps his or with some sophomores in my hall To nominate your favorite, deserving make your dessert bigger than her final grade on a paper. and on my floor too. That helped your main meal,” says senior Aleta But beyond what the college me to feel like I had someone to senior, e-mail [email protected]. Hitchcock. “I also advise to still offers are the simple things that look up to for guidance once in a watch what you eat and don’t get can be done individually to ensure while,” Hitchcock says. in the habit of eating fried foods for success. Hitchcock recommends If that does not work, look dinner every night. Bartol offers a making all assignments and dead- for flyers around campus. Most lot of healthier options.”

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Meet us at the Simmons College Information Table on September 20th. www.mathforamerica.org Main Campus Building, The Fens, 11am to 2pm 10 Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e A&E Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 DARFUR/DARFUR at the ICA By Renee Frojo Ronnen Safdie, Deputy Director of St a f f Wr i t e r Phycisians for Human Rights Susan Sirkin, Pulitzer Prize winning au- Haunting images of makeshift tents thor Samantha Power, and a closing stranded in the sand, motherless performance by cellist Yo-Yo Ma. children, and destroyed camps left Outside, sound for all por- to burn made the reality of Darfur tions of the program was available personal. Only given a few seconds for listeners not able to make it each, the images flashed through inside, and everything was visible the glass walls of the museum as though the museum’s glass walls. symbols of truth and injustice. Power and Sirkin gave a con- In a push for humanitarian cise summary of how national poli- intervention in Darfur, artists, ac- tics are changing and how this is af- tivists, academics, journalists, and fecting the way policy-makers are others joined for a call to action dealing with the crisis in Darfur. at Boston’s Institute for Contem- “The recognition slowly porary Art (ICA) on September brewing, totally evident on col- 7. Not one seat was empty in the lege campuses, is the recognition 325-capacity auditorium, and more that governments don’t deal with than 50 stood listening outside. these things naturally...they have “DARFUR/DARFUR har- to be pressed to deal with these nesses the power of art to expand things,” Power said. “If you are awareness of this humanitarian cri- Re n e e Fr o j o moved by these images tonight, People look at the projected images from Darfur at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA). sis,” said ICA Director Jill Medve- you can do something about it.” dow. “We are honored and thrilled Sirkin specifically spoke erful, and watching them accompa- for the Global Day for Darfur. to host the Boston presentation about the impact that grass- nied to music moves people in ways Throughout this week, major cit- and to play a key role in spread- roots organizations have made that just reading something cannot.” ies such as London, Paris, San ing the project’s urgent message.” on creating global awareness. Do something today: Simmons seniors Jessica Francisco and New York are all She recognized Simmons Garretson and Emily Norton, holding events before key meet- College, along with Harvard If you are interested in be- who have been actively involved ings of world leaders at the United and Boston University, as lo- ing involved with the fight to in projects about Darfur, attended Nations, according to the BBC. cal institutions that have been save Darfuron, email stand@ the event to learn more about how “I think what is go- involved in the movement. simmons.edu or amnesty@ “If you are moved the current situation has evolved. ing on in Darfur is one of the “Knowing about the geno- simmons.edu for on-campus “I think the photo exhibit most important things going cide in Darfur will prompt a re- resources. by these images was excellent,” Norton said. “Ev- on in the world that needs to sponse,” said Sirkin. “This is [an] eryone has a different learning be addressed,” Garretson said. tonight, you can do exhibit that is being presented in You can also go to the follow- style, and so much information “Simmons has had a such a unique way here and all ing Web sites: something about about Darfur is dispersed among lot of opportunities to be in- over the world [and] has shown us www.savedarfur.org different mediums. I think watch- volved, and I just wish more that sustained advocacy to con- it.” ing the photo exhibit and hearing students would get involved.” www.darfurgenocide.org front massive issues effectively re- the music makes people reflect www.darfurisdying.com quires us to see, to learn, to listen, ~Sa m a n t h a Po w e r , on it in a different way instead of www.icg.org and to be moved to our very core.” Pu l i t z e r Pr i z e w i n n e r just scanning an article online.” www.hrw.org Following the panel, the The event came just in time Berklee School of Music choir Voices of Mercy and the projec- tions of the photographs were presented on the waterside pla- The one day, three-part event za overlooking Boston Harbor. was part of an internationally The choir performed a selec- Come visit our new and exciting traveling exhibition, DARFUR/ tion of songs from their 18-track DARFUR. It was organized to album, We Are All Connected–a raise awareness for the ongoing CD created by students and fac- humanitarian crisis in the Dar- ulty that incorporated record- fur region of Sudan. The works ings from women in Darfur into shop of seven photojournalists and one their original compositions. former U.S. Marine made up the “This was created because collection of 170 photographs that we know how the arts definitely looped continuously, accompa- have such a way of moving peo- nied by Sudanese-inspired music. ple to action in different ways,” The all-day exhibit of the said Shannell Browning, a vol- DARFUR/DARFUR projections unteer for the Voices of Mercy. was followed by a sold-out evening “Looking at photographs panel with photographer Michal makes the issue so much more pow-

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Well known in the Boston art St a f f Wr i t e r There were also information community, Candy works in a 2007 lacks color tables to provide maps and directions variety of medium but prefers to By Jessica Hambleton The most notable new de- This past weekend, South End to passers-by. Artists ranged from stick with painting and sketch work. St a f f Wr i t e r signer this year was Nikki Hilton. resident artists opened the doors the novice to the professional, all Candy explained that to work Hilton kept the hemlines short, me- to their studios and galleries to willing to showcase their work and live in the same environment was This past week, Bryant Park in tallic accents flowing, and the bold the Boston community for an all- in hopes of being discovered or much more of a hassle than separate New York City was transformed lines present in her new clothing access, free open studio weekend. simply praised by the visitors. studio space. She explained that at into a sea of white tents. Over 3,500 line Nicholai. Artists working in all forms Laconia Lofts, a live/ the separate studio she could leave individuals representing the global of medium presented their craft to work space for budding her home life behind her, but with fashion and lifestyle media attend- anyone who would walk through artists and the professional the live/work space she said “the ed the largest centrally organized their door and listen to their story. alike, was open to the public. dishes still look [her] in the face.” fashion week venue. It looks like Visitors were able to explore This space, created in the Simmons College professor This fashion show is the larg- studio buildings, live/work lofts, hopes of giving struggling artists a Bob Oppenhiem also has a studio in est and most popular fashion expo- another dull and galleries along the various place to call home, hosts a variety the South End which was open for the sition in America with over sixty streets and alleys of the South End. of many different types of artists. Open Studio Weekend. His pieces spring in the collections featured. Stars such as Visitors to the South End Laconia Lofts Chair Candy reveal many different varieties of Jessica Simpson, Tyra Banks, and color department. Open Studios could choose to Nartonis opened her studio for the his life, including the war in Iraq. Nicole Richie were in the audience walk from building to building weekend and showed us around as well as thousands of other mod- or take the free shuttle bus her live/work environment. els, celebrities, and designers. Some new trends were spotted Another young designer fea- for the spring, and some fall trends tured was Gwen Stefani. Stefani’s CollegeFest steps up its game were repeated. High waist pants, line, L.A.M.B., brought rocker belted dresses, ruffles, leaf-print, chic, black, white, plaid, and eclec- with freebies, performers and shots of fuchsia and green were tic prints back into spring fashion. just some of the trends. On the other end of the spec- By Ashley Morris There is something for Students from any Boston-ar- So what was the hottest color trum, Michael Kors’ runway show Contributing Wr i t e r everyone at CollegeFest, with ea college can come meet other stu- and trend at Fashion Week? Believe was the exact opposite. Preppy sil- chances to win Xbox 360s, Ip- dents from around the area and grab it or not, it was no color at all. houettes for both men and women contained the little color Fashion CollegeFest is the place to be dur- ods and concert tickets, not to as many freebies as they can carry. Gray, nude, and neutral colors Week was otherwise missing. Pastel ing this upcoming weekend. The mention more offerings from CollegeFest 2007 will be host- graced the runways. Aside from the pinks, greens, and purples splashed CollegeFest official website esti- over 90 different companies. ed at the Hynes Convention Center popular color choice, there was an- across Kors’ boxy shirts and clean mates that over 15,000 students Guest appearances will in- on Sept. 22 from noon to 7 p.m. and other influence at Fashion Week. cut bottoms. from campuses all over New Eng- clude members from the Syd- on Sept. 23 from noon to 6 p.m. According to the E! Online It looks like another dull land will attend the annual festi- ney, Austrailia cast of “The Real Admission is $10 and re- Web site, “Mens wear made a spring in the color department, but val, where students can get free World,” and local sports figures. quires a student ID because of definite impact at NYC’S Fashion the feminine lines and clean-cut gifts and watch live entertainment. Hip-hop stars and musicians, Fabo- strict college-student-only rules. Week.” Stars such as Amanda Peet prints will make up for the neutral This year promises many more lous, Shop Boys, and We Are The and Kate Bosworth were wearing pallet. prizes and several new giveaways. Fury, are set to perform on the stage. the new trend. 12 Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e Sp o r t s Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 Sharks tie Opinion Saint Joseph 2-2 By Sean Tainsh Teams deserve school spirit Sp o r t s In f o r m a t i o n Di r e c t o r Simmons first-year Brooke MacK- enzie netted two goals, while first- Winsor field? Junior Allyson Bradley, a for- By Nikki Chenard year Eva Peart scored and added an St a f f Wr i t e r After all, with incredibly tal- mer high school soccer and lacrosse assist for Saint Joseph (Conn.), as ented coaches like our crew team’s player, thinks that our campus’ set- the two teams played to a 2-2 dou- Nik Kurmakov, a former Russian up is part of the problem. “I think As a former high school cheerlead- ble overtime tie in Great Northeast national champion for rowing, how [the lack of spirit] is because we er, I cannot help but notice the lack Athletic Conference women’s soc- is it that more students are not at- don’t really have a campus,” she of school spirit here at Simmons. cer action on Friday, Sept. 14 at the tending events? says, “and because of the fact, so Team unity, pep-rallies, toilet-pa- Winsor School Field. many students live off campus.” pering, and initiations all seem to Simmons (1-4-1, GNAC Senior Heidi Anderson says, have become events of the past. 0-0-1) struck first when MacKenzie “I must admit, since I live in an Do you remember walking These women knocked home a shot from 18 yards apartment, I don’t feel so involved through your high school’s hall- out off a corner kick by senior cap- Ka d y Sh e a in school activities.” Senior Andrea Caldwell, a forward, ways as a student and knowing it are working very tain Christina Aldrich. Not only does living off cam- plays during the soccer game on was game day because the football Saint Joseph (3-0-1, GNAC Sept. 14. hard every day pus make it hard to feel involved, team had on their dazzling jerseys 1-0-1) tied the score just 13 seconds but students just do not seem to or the hockey team was wearing to accomplish later. Peart took a pass from senior The Sharks went ahead 20 have the time to go to games or their CCM helmets and rollerblad- Laura Conover and found the back minutes into the second half when catch up with team scores. “People ing down a ramp into the cafeteria extreme physi- of the net from five yards out. Mackenzie, who has three goals in to get pumped up for their game are so busy with homework and in- her last two games, buried a free that weekend? cal goals while ternships and jobs that school spirit kick from 25 yards out on the left If your school was big on its they excel at their just isn’t a priority here,” says An- side. First-year Paige Braglia, who sports teams, you may have similar derson. has five goals in two conference memories. You may have wanted to studies and social Will students ever get more games, evened the score at two off be one of those athletes just because involved in school sports at Sim- a pass from Peart with just over 20 of the uniforms they wore to school lives as well. mons? Can we manage to find the minutes to go in regulation. on game days or because of the pre- time to show up to a game at least Simmons had the best scoring game barbeques every week at one once in a while? Is there a chance chance of the overtime sessions. of the players’ houses. If not, you Boston is a huge sports city that we might see one of our won- First-year Allie Megna received may have been looking forward to and Simmons athletes help support derful eight teams dressed in some- a lead pass from sophomore Em- something similar during your time that. Hopefully, there will be a new thing silly and amusing while walk- ily DiNouvo and took a shot from at college. group of fans at the Head of the ing around campus to get psyched 10 yard out on the left side with Why is it that Simmons’ high- Charles Regatta this October to see for their game? just over three minutes left in the ly competitive teams do not receive if our crew team places again, but Hopefully our spirit drought game, but Blue Jay’s goalkeeper with the lack of spirit, it is hard to will soon end. the attention they deserve? These Ka d y Sh e a Cait Whitman made a diving game- women are working very hard ev- tell who may or may not show up. First-year Brooke MacKenzie, a saving stop. Even students who are not back/midfield player, runs during the ery day to accomplish extreme soccer game on Sept. 14. physical goals while they excel at into rowing can have fun at this their studies and social lives. Why event with all of the promotions go- are students not pumped to see one ing on. One can purchase a caramel Simmons of their school’s eight varsity teams apple or some hot chocolate while play at the Holmes Sports Center or spectating or people-watching. Volleyball Splits Tri-Match By Sean Tainsh 30, 30-27 and 31-29. Sophomore Sp o r t s In f o r m a t i o n Di r e c t o r Candyce Arena had nine kills and hit at a .444 clip for the Sharks, who First-year Taylor Pederson smashed return to action on Tuesday, Sept. Develop Your 10 kills and first-year setter Laura 18 when they travel to Becker. Mazerall had 23 assists to lead Sim- Career in Psychology at mons College past Daniel Webster College, 3-0, in the third match of the Great Northeast Athletic Con- ference women’s volleyball tri- match on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the !!!A Practical Approach to Training! Holmes Sports Center gym. The Sharks fell to Saint Joseph College (Conn.), 3-1, in the first match. At the Massachusetts School of Professional Simmons (2-3, GNAC 1-1) Psychology we believe that a practice-oriented approach took the first game against St. Joe 30-25, but dropped the next three to learning not only builds confidence and skills, but it frames 30-32, 18-30 and 20-30. provides you with the necessary tools to become First-year Nicole Loring delivered 15 kills for the Sharks, while Ma- Ka d y Sh e a First-year Nicole Loring hits the zerall had 21 assists. successful psychologists able to meet the challenges of a ball during the volleyball game on In their second match, Sim- Saturday, Sept. 15. constantly changing society. mons won three close games, 32- • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Forensic, Health, Child Adolescent and Family Psychology Simmons Classifieds • School Psychology (MA/CAGS) • Counseling Psychology (MA) Spring Break 2008. Sell Trips, Earn Cash, • Programs in Respecialization for Psychologists Go Free! Best Prices Guaranteed to Jamaica, Mexico, Bahamas, S. 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Fact: Yes, a condom will decrease As clothing wears out, many of the Background Check the contraction of the virus. fabric particles end up as dust in the The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Unfortunately, HPV is spread air. We are essentially eating and is the name for over a hundred through skin-to-skin contact and not breathing the clothes, carpets, and viruses which can cause diseases through genital fluids. Condoms do furniture. What is even more alarm- ranging from genital warts to not protect all areas of the genital ing, is considering what constitutes cervical cancer. In order to keep region (i.e. the scrotum) where the fabrics and dyes in these prod- track of all these types, researchers genital warts are able to surface. have assigned them numbers (e.g. ucts. Some components include formaldehyde, heavy metals, and 6, 11, 16 and 18). Numbers six and Myth: Genital warts can be treated petrochemicals. 11 cause the genital warts and 16 with the same over-the-counter During the Industrial Revolu- and 18 can result in pre-cancerous wart medication. tion, chemical dyes were mass pro- cells that develop in the cervix. Fact: No. Regular wart medication duced. Natural dyes lacked color- Sexually active women that should never be used in or around fastness, brightness, and variation. are between the ages of 16 and 26 the genital region. It is very sensitive The less-expensive synthetic dyes are at a higher risk of contracting and this kind of medication is not and processes, however, wreaked HPV and 80 percent of these made for that area. w w w .g e t t y i m a g e s .c o m women will have it by the time havoc on localized natural systems because of the heavy metals, salts, collaborated with one of their sup- available dyes passed the protocol. they are 50. The American Cancer Now What? and strong pH. The waste leaving pliers, Rohner Textil, another tex- Those 16 colors can be blended Society has also estimated that over If HPV is contracted, women should production facilities caused major tile firm interested in creating an to make almost any shade except 11,000 women in the U.S. will be not wait for obvious symptoms to damages to aquatic life, farmland, environmentally responsible pro- bright blue, green, yellow, and diagnosed with cervical cancer and arise (i.e. genital warts) because in water systems, and human chro- cess and product. black. When Rohner began using 3,600 will die from it this year. many cases they never will. It is mium, iron, aluminum, ammonia, In August 1993, Designtex only these dyes, the mill’s water best to contact a local health clinic and mercury. contacted William McDonough. He pipe could be turned around and the Misconceptions Revealed and schedule an appointment for a The Environmental Protec- is famous for inspiring a movement water reused, saving water, waste Myth: If and when HPV is Pap or HPV test. It is recommended tion Agency regulates dye waste- to redesign products and buildings disposal, and regulation costs. diagnosed there are obvious that women who are sexually active water in the United States to pre- to have positive or benign relation- Today, Rohner’s fabric trim- symptoms. should already be having yearly Pap vent contamination of ecosystems, ships with the environment rather mings are recycled into felt or Fact: HPV will often not show any tests. Those that are not having tests but regulation alone is not a sus- than negative impacts. This concept mulch, and decompose months. symptoms. If anything, women may should be by 21. Pap and HPV tests tainable solution. Ironically, the is known as “Cradle to Cradle” de- Rohner makes felt garden blankets receive genital warts if the virus are done similarly and although the waste is labeled as “hazardous,” yet sign. from trimmings, which are given to is at a low-risk. High-risk HPV actual method may differ slightly, fabrics sold to consumers contain McDonough, an architect, strawberry farms as fertilizer and will usually go undetected unless they are both intended for cell the same harmful dyes and process and Michael Braungart, a chem- to prevent weed growth. The while cancerous cells appear. Routine collection from the cervix. ist, created McDonough Braungart process led to the creation of an en- screening is important in order to chemicals. Azo dyes are some of the Design Chemistry (MBDC), a firm tire network of textile manufactur- detect these cells and possibly treat The Vaccine most commonly used dyes, particu- that has worked with many com- ers eager to collaborate in research, them before any harm is done. In June 2006, Gardasil was larly in industrialized nations. They panies to “green” their buildings, development, and promotion of en- approved and licensed by the Food are used in textiles, printing, food products, and processes. A major vironmentally sustainable fabrics. Myth: Only women that have and Drug administration (FDA). and drug processing, and in labo- aspect of the MBDC philosophy To change the textile industry, multiple sexual partners can be at It is currently being supervised by ratories. Despite their high qual- is the idea that waste equals food. it is vital that consumers speak up risk for HPV. the Centers for Disease Control and ity, azo dyes are known carcino- Products should either be biologi- about how they want products to Fact: Even after only one partner, Prevention (CDC) and the FDA gens and mutagens in humans and cal nutrients or technical nutrients, be designed. Consumers can com- women can still be at risk for HPV. through the Vaccine Adverse Event animals. One of the easiest ways to meaning they can be recycled as municate with their money, as in It is estimated that 8 out of 10 Reporting System (VAERS). This make dyes safe is to return to us- food in the environment (biode- the popular phrase, “Vote with your women will have contracted HPV system keeps reports of all potential ing natural dye sources from plants, grade) or disassembled and reused wallet.” at least once by the time they are 50, side effects that may occur from animals, and minerals, which have in the manufacturing process. By asking the right questions even if symptoms never surface. the use of this newly developed been used for thousands of years. Next began the task of creat- when purchasing a product and vaccine. A few fabric manufacturers ing environmentally friendly dyes. asking companies which products Myth: HPV will always result in Gardasil has been found to and dyers have investigated ways None of Rohner’s 60 chemical sup- are designed to be environmentally cervical cancer. work well for females between the to make their dyes and fabrics be- pliers were willing to reveal what safe, or if they have take-back pro- Fact: Although HPV is quite ages of 11 and 26. According to nign for the environment and for chemicals were included in the gram, or if they can be recycled, common, the chances of getting CDC, it is recommended that girls humans. In 1991, Designtex, a dyes. Eventually one Swiss firm changes will be made. Consumers cervical cancer are very slim. More should get vaccinated before their leader in the textile industry for up- opened its books. The chemicals should think about the lifecycle of often than not, a woman’s immune first sexual encounter; it will not holstery for homes and offices, be- were tested for their effects on hu- each product. These steps towards system will flush out the HPV work as well for those who have came interested in creating an envi- mans and other environmental cri- sustainability can help create a without ever realizing she had it. already been exposed to HPV. In ronmentally safe fabric. Designtex teria. Only 16 out of 1,600 of the cleaner earth. order to ensure this, girls at the Myth: Doctors will automatically ages of 11 or 12 are usually given administer an HPV test. the vaccine. About 90 percent of Fact: Although some doctors will genital warts and 70 percent of indeed offer the test without asking, cervical cancers through three shots it is best to ask anyway incase they given during a six-month period. have not already included the test in It is recommended that all their routine practices. three doses be received because only one or two doses cannot assure Myth: Only women who continues protection against HPV. CDC stated to be sexually active will need to be that the HPV vaccine can total up to screened for cervical cancer. $360 for all three shots, but it may Fact: Even if a woman no longer also be covered by some insurance has sex, HPV can remain dormant plans. Even after all three doses, in the body for a while. It may take women will still need regular Pap up to fifteen years for an abnormal tests. cell to change and develop into cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is provided at the Health Center located next to Myth: Pap tests will ensure the Holmes Sports Center. It is also protection from cervical cancer. provided at Planned Parenthood on Fact: Pap tests will greatly decrease Commonwealth Avenue and various the chances of cervical cancer, other locations. but face the facts, pre-cancerous More information on HPV cells may still go undetected. If and the vaccine can be found on abnormal results appear from a Pap the Centers for Disease Control test, women should make sure to and Prevention (http://cdc.gov) or test for HPV. Planned Parenthood (http://www. plannedparenthood.org/)Web sites. Myth: Like many other STDs, Be t h Ma c l i n 14 Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e Di v e r s i o n s Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 And Then There Was the Word A column about our language: A spoon, a Bonjour, mes amies bowl of milk, and a cereal comma A student gambles with “des gambas” in Aix-en-Provence, France By Sidney Berger. Ph.D. “I would like to thank my Pr o f e ss o r o f Co mm u n i c a t i o n s brothers, John Travolta and Sean By Shannon Brown “bon soir’s.” Also, even if no one ber, I was anxious to talk with my Connery.” Here the missing com- St a f f Wr i t e r else was speaking English in the new host family. I had written on The title of this column has ma makes it look as if you have restaurant, they would often have the housing forms that I could not three elements in it, the last of some pretty famous brothers. Eight tiny beady black eyes stared English language menus or a bilin- live with anyone who smokes or which is preceded by a com- Running alongside this rule right at me. They were next to long gual waiter for us ready. has pets due to asthma and aller- ma. Does it belong there? is the one that says, whenever you red-orange antennas sticking out of Aix, a much smaller city, gies. However, that pretty much This is called the “serial com- have a city plus a state (or a city plus an unidentifiable slimy substance similar in size to Providence, RI, describes the entire French popu- ma,” that is, a comma used in a se- a country), you must use a comma that gave off a dreadful stomach- did not have the same level of so- lation. I was nervous to find out if ries of three or more items. Some after both. “Las Vegas, Nevada, is churning smell. phistication, but everyone was pa- that meant that I would get the last people say you don’t need the last hot in the summer.” Normally we This was my first meal in tient with us. pick of the home stay families and comma; some say you do. And the wouldn’t put a comma between Aix-en-Provence, France, my new It also happens to be one of would need to take the bus for an controversy has raged for decades. the subject (Las Vegas, Nevada) home for the next four months. the most beautiful places I have hour just to get to class. Look at this sentence: “She ate car- and the predicate (“is hot”). But In reality, it was the definition ever been. It is always 80 degrees When I finally did make the rots, peas and corn.” Try that with the rule requires a comma after the of a learning experience. I was too and sunny, and there are open air call, I discovered that I would be or without the serial comma and city + state. Now, what do you do proud to admit that those four years markets every day with flowers, living with one person in an apart- it works fine. Now look at this: if you are listing three or more cit- of high school and two years of col- fresh fruits, vegetables and chees- ment. Her name was Michelle and “She drank gin and tonic, rum and ies? Use semi-colons. “She lived lege French class had not taught me es. she seemed charming and enthu- Coke and scotch and soda. This in Sacramento, California; Toronto, the names of every French dish on Also, Aix, like Boston, often siastic. I liked how she laughed one could cause a hangover. What Canada; Rome, Italy; and Akron, the menu. I chose the one that said seems like one big college cam- when she said that she could not she drank is obscured by the lack of Ohio.” Try picturing it with com- it came with risotto, “des gambas.” pus. There are about twenty-five understand my heavily American- the serial comma. There were only mas in there instead of semi-colons. This turned out to be shrimp, universities. This is a lot for such accented French; it helped me to three drinks, but it looks like more. The same rule applies to dates: but not just any shrimp. These a small city and young people are take myself a little less seriously. British and American writ- “October 29, 1929, was one of the were jumbo shrimp’s big brothers, everywhere. Michelle and I decided to ers have different attitudes about worst days in U.S. history.” Though prawns; four big ones with legs and A few days before I arrived in meet up sometime Saturday eve- this, with the British often leaving we are supposed to put a comma af- eyes and everything else still at- Aix, I finally talked with my future ning, the day after my first night in out this serial comma. However, ter the year in such a construction, tached. home stay mother for the first time. Aix. This way my mom and I could Oxford University Press insists we should use semi-colons when To many people, this would The program that I am partic- walk around the city and explore it on its use (it is called the “Oxford we have three or more dates in a be considered a delicious meal. But ipating in, American University’s together before I officially moved comma”), as do the two most com- row: “I cannot attend the meetings I am allergic to seafood and can Center of Provence, did not give into my new home. monly cited style books in this on April 11, 2007; June 6, 2007; barely tolerate the smell. out information about home stays Friday night I lay in bed try- country, The Chicago Manual of January 9, 2008; or March 4, 2008.” Luckily, my mom was there to until five days before the students ing to imagine the new person that Style and The MLA Style Manual Also, if the series is composed help. She had come with me to Aix- were due to arrive. This made it I would be living with for an entire and Guide to Scholarly Publish- of long phrases, themselves with en-Provence from Paris, where we difficult for me to buy a home stay semester from the information I got ing. But many of our teachers punctuation in them, it is good to had just spent four fabulous days present because I was not able to from our three-minute phone con- don’t know these tools, so they separate the phrases with commas. doing all of the fun touristy things call until after I had already arrived versation and the small amount of say it’s OK not to use the comma “Dr. Kramer had to operate on the and exploring some of the numer- in Paris. I had no idea if I was go- information about her given to me before the last item in the series. twins, who were joined at the hip, ous museums and beautiful streets ing to be staying with one person or by the program. In some cases, especially at 8 a.m.; meet with several donors, that Paris has to offer. It was the ul- a large family. I ended up deciding All I could remember was when the three or more items in a from New York, Baltimore, Los timate mother-daughter vacation. on a South Shore classic (I grew up how excited and impatient she series are not single words, the se- Angeles, and Chicago, before the However, I was now learning in Duxbury, Mass.) salt water taffy seemed to meet me, like I was her. rial comma is important for clarity: criminal, who was being guarded by that Paris is much different from and a book of photos of the Cape She was also very encouraging. She “The firemen put out the conflagra- the FBI, was released from the hos- Aix-en-Provence. As soon as my Ann area (my mom now lives in even told me that she thought I have tion, saved the dog, rescued the pital; and have dinner with her sister mom and I opened the door of a Pa- Gloucester). a good understanding of French. I cat from the tree, fed the old man at 9 that night.” The semi-colons risian restaurant, the servers would When I finally received my have yet to tell her about the prawn and woman, and refused the mon- keep the items in the series distinct. greet us with “hello’s” rather than new home address and phone num- incident. ey offered them.” Here the serial My advice is to follow the comma sets off the last deed clear- “rules” of Oxford University Press, ly and should certainly be there. the Modern Language Association, Sometimes, however, it is es- and the Chicago Manual of Style: sential to use it for our sentences always use the serial comma. For to make sense. “He ordered pan- consistency and clarity, you can cakes, toast and ham and eggs.” never go wrong by using it. That This could be four things (pan- serial comma is never wrong. cakes, toast, ham, eggs) or three To conclude: should there things since ham and eggs can be or should there not be a comma seen as one dish. 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Meredith Blake Jessica Hambleton Kady Shea Anna Dipietro Ashley Morris Be t h Ma c l i n Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 Di v e r s i o n s Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e 15 Horoscopes Can you do the SUDOKU? From Mystic Madame Virgo (August 23 – September 22): vitamins and rest, you may find Directions: Fill in the squares with numbers one through Trouble with roommates will keep yourself battling a tough cold. nine. Every three-by-three box should include every num- you up later (or earlier) than usual this week, and friends will become Pisces (February 19 – March 20): ber one through nine once, as should every row and col- irritated by your grumpiness. Be After a super fun weekend it may sure to take time for yourself and be hard to come back to school umn. Be sure to take your time and really concentrate. The relax. The weekend will come soon with a serious attitude. Make sure with chances to catch-up on sleep. to concentrate on your studies answers to this Sudoku will appear in next week’s issue. and get some work done early. Libra (September 23- October Something unexpected will be 22): You are becoming more happening on Wednesday night. comfortable with the amount of You will not want to miss it. school work you have this year. Unfortunately, you are also starting Aries (March 21 – April 19): Be to procrastinate. Make sure to kick careful about those with whom it up a notch on your next paper, you flirt or joke. To you it may be or a failing grade is sure to follow. just some fun between friends, but he/she will think it is something Scorpio (October 23 – November more. This may lead to an awkward 21): Your stress level will conversation about making your increase this week. Balancing casual relationship more serious. school, extra-curricular activities, friends, and your social life will Taurus (April 20 – May 20): You become more difficult. Make sure may be a bit overwhelmed this week, to find a healthy balance while but do not lose faith. Issues that still prioritizing. Re-evaluate have been bothering you will work what is most important to you. themselves out, and friends you can count on will be there for you. Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): You will be Gemini (May 21 – June 21): Keep feeling a little down until up the good work. Everyone around Wednesday, when an unexpected you admires your work ethic and surprise will brighten your day, friendly spirit, so continue to set a and consequently, your week. good example for everyone else.

Capricorn (December 22 – Cancer (June 22 – July 22): January 19): A friend will need Something that is bothering you you to be there for him/her at a will resolve itself. It will help you time that is inconvenient for you. keep smiling all week. Spread the Make sure to carefully evaluate joy by doing something nice for a the situation and remember how fellow student who looks a little you would want your friend to down. act if you were in their shoes. Leo (July 23 – August 22): Aquarius (January 20 – February Everyone thinks that you are 18): Eat your fruits and vegetables wonderful. This week will be to strengthen your immune even better than last week, so you system. Being sick is no fun, should definitely purchase a lottery and if you do not get enough ticket. Calendar Listing: September 23-29 Sunday 9/23 College Fest Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: Discussion on The Role of Health Policies in Black Doors open at noon At World’s End Women’s Health Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA 1 p.m. 3-5:30 p.m. $10 admission at the door Quadside Café Linda K. Paresky Conference Center Get reduced admission tickets at the Sponsored by CAB RSVP required: Student Box Office [email protected] Monday 9/24 Burning, Saving, Sharing Workshop Setting Up Data Files in SPSS Workshop Simmons Volleyball vs. Salve Regina 1-2 p.m. 2:30-4 p.m. 7 p.m. Palace Road Building P113 Palace Road Building P113 Holmes Sports Center Tuesday 9/25 Made In Poland: Contemporary Pinhole Photogra- Lights & Laser Spectacular- Free Three Masterpieces in Thirty Minutes phy A Lights, Laser & “MusicDance” show 12-12:30 pm The exhibition is on view weekdays from September Faneuil Hall Marketplace Sharf Information Center- Museum of Fine Arts 17-October 12, 2007 Event starts at sunset- every night in September Half-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. See website for more details feature an in-depth look at three masterpieces. Massachusetts College of Art, Brant Gallery, South http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com Free with Museum admission. building, 3rd floor Wednesday 9/26 Student Government Association Meetings Simmons Tennis vs. UMass Dartmouth Simmons Soccer vs. Emmanuel Open to undergraduates, held every Wednesday 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. Winsor Tennis Courts Winsor Field Thursday 9/27 COF Study Abroad Fair Ventriloquist/Comedienne Lynn Trefzger Museum of Fine Arts College Night 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. - Free with College ID College Center Quadside Café Includes a concert by lead singer of Sonic Youth, dance parties, new shoe exhibition and more. Friday 9/28 Latina Girls Workshop and Training Sensacional! Mexican Street Graphics Welcome BBQ Latina Girls and Academic Achievement 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Black Student Organization, the Free for the Simmons Community Massachusetts College of Art, Paine Gallery Council of Black Administrators, Faculty and Staff 8:30-11 a.m. (BAFAS), and Multicultural Affairs/Student Life Kotzen Room- First Floor Lefavour Hall 4-7 p.m. Register @ 617-536-8543 or [email protected] Kotzen Room Saturday 9/29 Apple Picking Simmons Tennis vs. Albertus Magnus Simmons Field Hockey vs. Thomas $15- Tickets may be purchased at the Student Box 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Office Winsor Tennis Courts Winsor Field 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Includes small bag of apples and a hayride COF Fusion Week Monday through Saturday 9/24-9/29 A celebration of people, places, and experiences from all over the world. Please join us for a week of programming that will include music, comedy, film, discussion, dancing, and food. For more information contact Elizabeth DiCicco at [email protected]. Se p t e m b e r 20, 2007 A Th o u s a n d Wo r d s Th e Si m m o n s Vo i c e Community Service Opportunities around Simmons

The Linda K. Paresky Center at Simmons played host to many community service organizations at the Community Service Learning Fair on Wednes- day Sept. 12. The fair, put together with the help of the Scott Ross Center, is an annual event designed to help students get involved in the community and help others while gaining valuable life experiences. Programs like America Reads were present for students to sign up and become a part of one of these organizations. The tutoring program, City on a Hill, was at the fair and still a popular program despite their new tutoring location. Some of the other or- ganizations were Jumpstart, Roxbury Youth Programs, and Sociedad Latina. Everyone was friendly and in a good mood during the learning fair which lasted from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

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