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Postage PAID Permit #35 o e e oice New London, cr PUBUSHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF CONNECT/CUT COLLEGE VOLUMEXXXI • NUMBER14 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2007 , CONNECTICUTCOLLEGE,NEWLONDON,CT Conn Students To Present The Vagina Monologues BY ALLISON ZELMAN duction last year. Motivated by the idea that theater can promote social staff writer change, Sarah decided to be a mem- ber of the cast and was quickl y cap- Last November, 75 Connecticui tivated as she found a strong corn- College Women lined up outside the munity of women, all of whom 1962 Room. Though their age, size, could relate and listen to one other. color, and interests differed, they McKitterick decided that she want- shared in their passion and excite- ed to help provide Conn women ment to audition for Conn's 2007 with an outlet for expression. "This production of The Vagina outlet is incredibly important to Monologues. Now excitement level have on a college campus, where is at its peak, with the February sexual assaults happen frequently 22nd premiere less than a week but no one talks about it. We want to away. establish a dialogue so everyone Statistics show that I in 4 col- realizes that this does happen and lege women are sexually assaulted women are not alone." within their 4 years of college. Ultimately, Barkley and Directors Sarah McKitterick '07 McKitterick share many of the same and Kelly Barkley '07 believe that goals, including the hope that the this number is unacceptable and the audience will come away from the huge' number of participants in the performance and be empowered to event further demonstrates that do their part to stop violence against there is an active movement on women, which, according to campus to promote awareness and become a national phenomenon. Vagina, and the organization now uated last year, McKitterick and women to talk about, learn and Barkley, may include "just being change. This event strives to celebrate helps to distribute The Vagina Barkley joined forces with the embrace the power of their vagina." able to say the word 'vagina' with- The show's collection of mono- female sexuality as well as motivate Monologues to both national and dream of continuing the legacy of Kelly believes that tltis process is out flinching." logues are derived from over 200 audiences to end violence against international colleges and organiza- the production on campus. Barkley, imperative for all women to undergo Following the Monologues, interviews with women, based on women throughout the world. tions. a double major in Gender Women considering that, "in order to under- there will be a Talk-Back, during their memories and experiences of In 1997, VlIPay was founded, a Connecticut College held its Studies and American Studies, has stand the world around you, you which audience participation is wel- sexuality. Author Eve Ensler, who nonprofit grass roots movement premiere production of The Vagina been involved with. The Vagina must understand yourself." performed at Conn's Vagina dedicated to ending violence against Monolognes five years ago, under Monologues since her freshman McKitterick, a double major in SEE MONOLOGUES Monologues last year, brought the women around the world. V-day the direction of alum Molly year and continues to be inspired by Theater and English, found a deep Continued on page si.• stories together into what has stands for Victory, Valentine, and Kawachi '06. When Kawachi grad- the show's ability to "empower personal connection with the pro- Conn Leads the Divestment Charge Beloved Anthropology BY LAUREN WELCH Professor Passes staff writer Away Following Battle The ACSRI was created this semester after members of the stu- dent body began petitioning the col- With Cancer lege to examine the possibility of divesting college funds from Sudan. BY SOPHIE MATHEWSON England, Native American The Committee is currently made up news editor Archeology, and Archeoloy and of four students and three faculty Historic Preservation. members. Divestment has become an Professor Juli published more international tool to pressure the than 16 articles in journals such as Sudanese government to halt the the Bulletin of the Archeological genocide that is occurring in the Society of Connecticut, Northeast Darfur region. This past month, the Anthropology, and New England t\CSRI has been exploring divest- Historical Archeology. He was edi- ment options for the College. The most promising solution is to ask the managers of the funds we are invest- ed in to create a Sudan Free Account. This would mean that ~s the fund shifts its investments over time, our funds managers avoid re-investing in companies promoting the genocide in Sudan. Currently, the ACSRI is looking for student opinions on this matter, Please be on the lookout for a survey regarding socially responsi- ble investing in your college e-mail. The responses will be compiled and added to the divestment project. Also, Daniel Millenson, ~ctive Professor Harold]uli President of SudanDivestment.org will be speaking within the next two tor of the Archeological Preservation weeks. For more information, please column in the Newsletter of the email ACSRI at [email protected] Connecticut Trust for Historic Tbe recent winter weather system has yielded deceptive scenesof beau!y; the outdoor reality has been biting cold (Cryan). or visit www.sudandivestment.org Preservation. Professor Juli had a variety of extracurricular endeavors, including Upcoming Events At Conn his position as Vice Chairman of the Connecticut Historical Commission, and his work on a variety of public February 18: service and consulting projects. He "Classiques Legers Pour Le Cour" was an active member and leader of New London Congregation Beth EI, ·Tum1I.II.Vllllr Faculty Recital where his funeral services were geld Evans Hall, 2 p.m. on February 12th. He served for many years as the "Gabbi" at the dllllls· synagogue's High Holy Day servic- February 22: es, and was pri~ileged to blow the Former Republican Senator from Rhode Island traditional ram's hom, the shofar. all Rosh Hashanah. Lincoln Chafee to Speak at CC Goodwin- Professor Juli is, survived by his CIIII'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Niering Center for Conservation Biology and wife and two children. Environmental Studies Certificate Program In a February 12th obituary, The .Ir, wlillr,lInalda New London Day wrote: Seminar "Throughout his life, Harold dedi Blaustein 210, 7 p.m. lIramlll SEE PASStNG Continued on page six NEWS SPORTS A&E Turnto page 6 for more inlormationon Mensice hockeyhas qualifiedfor the Pop Punkl Norwegian hottle! Anoa on Tbe VaginaMonologues and the tragic NESCACplayoffs!Menssquash has defeat- Nicole Smith! Scandals, beefs and lava passingof ProfessorHaroldjuli, ed the mightyColbyMules!'fum to 9 and beans!Checkont pages4 and 5 for tb<:lat- '" 10 for the storh~. est! .. , • 2. :'~BRUARY 16, 2007 • 1'HB COllEGE VOICE • EDITORIAL&OPINION Our Own Honor I Letters To The Editor , .Most students consider the Honor Code to be one of role in the classroom, and we believe it to extend to the 0 p. ..t s Conn's defining assets. While the Honor Code may have rest of our lives here at Conn. Students are beginning to Ur r lOr 1 1e 'a'number of flaws, it provides students with boundaries wonder if they should leave their doors unlocked for the tIlat yield reciprocal relationships with Professors, self- mere ten minutes they shower, or if all of their clothes scheduled and un-proctored exams, and myriad other will still be there when their dryer cycle is up. It seems Dear Editor, .. advantages. Ultimately, the greatest downside of the pathetic to be so paranoid, but even more pathetic is how The Feb. 9 article and editorial accurately described the college's progress in improving ~~sacademl~ ~~d honor code might be the disillusionment that comes with certain individualsare acting with such blatant disregard extracurricularlife. However, the article, "Strategic Planning Outline For Conn's Future Released, requires c an 1- it. The recent murmurs of theft within the dorms are a for the most fundamental part of what our honor code cation. bitter reality check. The Honor Code plays an integral dictates: acting with integrity. The article mistakenly presented recommendations from the 1999 campus master plan as part of today's strate- gic priorities. For example, the 1999 plan called for the college to acquire the Williams School building; however, this is not part of our plan today.The campus master plan should be viewed as a historical resource for the pnonti- A Reminder: zation process, not as blueprint for the immediate future. The newly developed plan "Strategic Priorities for the Second Century" (which can be found under "Featured Sites" on CamelWeb) describes a vision for the college in 2013 and specific actions we will take to achieve it. It presents 25 initiatives on which we will focus our energy and resources over the next six years. These initiatives will The Voice appreciates honest, thoughtful student improve academic and extracurricular life in many ways. Sincerely, opinion.' However, if possible, please keep Letters Eric Cardenas , to the Editor to 300 words or less.