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Lake Forest College Publishing since Weekly Edition 1886 TENTOR VOL. 124, NO. 4 S LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 Government Unique artistic collaboration premieres helped shape Tunisian femi- at Lake Forest and World Music Festival nism, says vis- iting scholar by DAVID CANTOR-ECHOLS NEWS EDITOR As part of the Fulbright Founda- tion’s “Direct Access to the Muslim World” program, a Tunisian scholar of American studies and women’s issues outlined the differences between feminist movements in the West and Middle Eastern countries in a speech last week. Dr. Khedija Arfaoui, a two-time Fulbright Visiting Specialist and grad- uate of The George Washington University, appeared before an audi- ence of about 100 in Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel. Image courtesy of: Andrea Nordgren Dr. Arfaoui, selected for her Kazuko Takada plays a shamisen. unique insight into women’s move- images of Japanese modernity, such as a ments and political currents in both scene from a Kyoto train station, with the United States and the Muslim views of traditional Buddhist temples world, cited a long history of govern- just outside the city. Denglinger’s goal ment involvement and less stringent in the video was to focus on linear interpretations of Islamic law as rea- movement in space, and to capture the sons for the prolonged success and strange mixture of modern and tradi- development of Tunisia’s women’s tional architecture in Kyoto. movement. Like Denlinger’s footage, Cole- “The initiative to start Tunisia’s femi- man’s music is a combination of old and nist movement [was] totally govern- new. Traditionally-trained Japanese mental,” said Dr. Arfaoui, who credit- musicians play an assortment of mod- ed leaders such as the country’s first ern and traditional instruments and president, Habib Bourguiba, as being styles. instrumental in supporting the move- ment. Image Courtesy of: Andrea Nordgren The purpose of showing the video Kyoto In_Ex, a video and music collaboration of composer Gene Coleman and Lake Forest College Assistant Professor of Art Tom Denlinger, was performed in McCormick footage along with the music is to “play “Bourguiba recognized that there Auditorium last week. The project is designed to be a commentary on the effects of globalization in Kyoto, Japan. with what people focus on,” said Den- would be no development for a nation by EMILY BLANCK production by the College’s own Assis- the cultural transitions taking place in from the city of Kyoto itself. Both Den- linger. that relegated its women to subordina- STAFF WRITER tant Professor of Art Tom Denlinger and Kyoto today is one of the main objec- linger and Coleman have spent time He and Coleman wished to depart tion,” continued Dr. Arfaoui. “Bour- composer Gene Coleman, is intended to tives of “Kyoto In_Ex.” there and have similar views of the city. from the conventional relationship guiba’s reforms gave women the A unique artistic collaboration came offer what Coleman calls “a commen- “We wanted to make some kind of Kyoto used to be a city of mostly tradi- between the audio and visual arts, in means to change but did not force to campus last Thursday night when a tary on globalization” using the city of commentary on what’s actually hap- tional architectural styles, but Coleman which music generally serves as an them.” special performance featured at the Kyoto, Japan as a point of reference. pened to Kyoto,” he said, using the describes it now as a “gray, ugly, con- accompaniment for film. As a result, The women’s movement in week-long World Music Festival in “Japan is a very interesting example example of replacing traditional styles temporary urban landscape.” The juxta- there are points in “Kyoto In_Ex” dur- Tunisia has its roots in the increasing downtown Chicago was staged in of what globalization has done to a of architecture with modern buildings position of these divergent styles is a ing which the video screen goes dark. availability of international travel – McCormick Auditorium. country and its culture,” said Coleman. throughout the city. major theme in the project. specifically to France, which colo- “Kyoto In_Ex,” a music and video Denlinger explained that capturing The inspiration for the piece came The video, shot by Denlinger, mixes See Kyoto on page two nized Tunisia between 1881 and 1956 – during the 1920s. The country’s long history of enforcing a lax form of Islamic law gave the movement added impetus to the movement, according LCI passes Chicago Ambassadors torch to new Center to Dr. Arfaoui. “Tunisian women could see Euro- by DOUG PLAGENS into Chicago for a particular event,” “To be an ambassador, students the possibilities the city has to offer. future trips at the CCP. pean women, particularly French STAFF WRITER said Rami Levin, Director of the CCP. must demonstrate knowledge of the They get paid, too. “I really like [the program] because I women, in the streets who weren’t “In past years the program was city and public transportation by taking “The ambassador receives compen- think it is good for kids who never wearing veils. They could also travel As part of the College’s move to headed by LCI,” she said. “Linda Day a short quiz on getting around Chicago. sation for leading the trip,” said Levin. think there is anything to do. Now they to France, a country where women place all Chicago-based initiatives and Chris Waugh are now working Ambassadors work with Sarah “I joined because I really appreciate have no excuse because they can go had many more rights,” said Dr. under one banner, the Center for Chica- with the Center for Chicago Programs Ehrsam, Coordinator of Chicago Pro- the cultural opportunities that Chicago into the city almost bi-monthly on the Arfaoui. go Programs (CCP) will oversee the as the leadership changes hands.” grams, to plan a trip,” said Levin. affords, which can cost a lot,” said jun- school’s tab,” said Otto. “In Tunisia, the world was strictly Chicago Ambassadors Program, for- The program encourages new stu- The Chicago Ambassadors Pro- ior Chris Shirley, who is entering his The CCP encourages students divided into two spheres: a public merly under the Office of Leadership dents to go to Chicago and helps them gram currently has ten ambassadors. first year with the program. “It’s really interested in learning more about its sphere for men and a sphere for and Community Involvement (LCI). learn to make their way around the The ambassadors joined the program helpful to me and other students to be Chicago Ambassadors Program and women that did not extend beyond the Despite the change, the program’s mis- nation’s third largest city. When the not only because they want to help able to take advantage of these oppor- other programming to come to the home,” said Dr. Arfaoui. “[However,] sion remains the same. students venture into Chicago, they less-experienced students learn the tunities at no extra personal cost.” Center on Friday, Sept. 30, for a “taste- the fact that Tunisia did not apply The Ambassador Program “pays will use public transportation under the ways of Chicago, but also because they “Also, I’ve been getting really sick of-Chicago”-themed open house. Stu- shari’a law made transitions like the for upperclassmen to take freshmen guidance of a trained ambassador. are also interested in checking out all of of people complaining about how they dents can purchase METRA ten-ride move to abolish the wearing of veils thought it was going to be cool going to passes and pick up copies of Chicago possible.” a school near Chicago but are now dis- Transit Authority system maps. Ice Dr. Arfaoui described three sepa- appointed,” said Shirley. cream will be served, and the cafeteria rate waves of the feminist movement Other ambassadors agree with will also serve dishes typical to Chica- Shirley’s assessment that the program go for dinner Friday evening. See Fulbright on page two is beneficial for both first-years and upperclassmen. “Basically, we just want to show Lake Forest students what there is to do INSIDE THE STENTOR in the city and how to get there using public transportation,” said sophomore FEATURES Kate Otto, who, like Shirley, in not e.team assemble! from Chicago but has learned her way around the city. The e.team prepares for another year of fun campus events “The Chicago Ambassadors Pro- gram is supported by the Greene Fund, PAGE SIX established by a trustee of the College, and administered by the Center for Chicago Programs,” said Levin. “The SPORTS OPINIONS level of funding is the same as it was in Serving up a sweep previous years. The Greene Fund pays Volleyball tea,m opens con- for tickets and public transportation for ference season with a perfect all participating students.” The ambassadors currently have record some trips planned. “Events currently being planned PAGE EIGHT include a trip to Fashion Week at Mar- shall Field’s on Sept. 29 and a trip to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in World News October. Future events include festi- Students rally in D.C.