October 25,1993 • WILLIAM PATERSON COLLEGE Students rally for women's rights By Teresa Dawson naled the end of a month of STAFFWRITER clinic defense against the mili- tant pro-life organization. There was no violence. No "Direct action is the only blood. Not even a confronta- thing that truly works. You're tion, yet cries of murder rang expressing yourself to so many through the streets of New people; sending a strong, pow- •' >' York City yesterday afternoon. erful message," said Brendand "Abortion kills children. Lynch, a member of the Femi- Abortion is murder," the black nist Collective. and white signs screamed Lynch added that although silently on one side of the activism is definitely effective, 'f street. there are no immediate results. "We don't kill doctors, go "You just have to chip away." police them!" retorted members Arlene Scala, a Women's 1 t of various pro-choice groups, Studies professor said that fem- including WPC's Feminist Col- inists and liberals need to lective, referring: t&Ae murder "(Some out aria fight" for the Literature on police abuse, A- v x*. " of abortion clinic Dr. George right to give birth, to use birth children's rights, Marxism, and Dunn. control. Socialism was distributed and Fourteen WPC students and A pin on her coat read "Mi solicited to the marchers and *»,«•-., two faculty members marched cuerto. Mi decisione." My onlookers by members of the from 59th St. and Broadway to body. My right. various groups. woman in Sth Ave. in a protest against Scala added that women and Interaction between the x pro-life efforts to deny abortion men must contribute to the groups was limited to those af- Fpriiini tackles their obstacles rights. fight together because it's a hu- filiated with pro-choice. Police "On Sunday Oct. 24, anti- man rights issue not restricted officers formed a human barri- ffij&l 2ui!ma Barber* State Pub* choice bigots will be attempt- to women. er between the two sides. ing to form a 'Chain of Life' According to Meryle Kaplan, WPC protestors had varying Obstacles 8$##0«ie!( in poli- etj Elizabeth & across Manhattan coordinated director of the Women's Cen- ideas of what their opposition tics fass^a^d'fe steps tot ihey eeudvp director, PAM*s with Operation Rescue's plans ter, social activism brings orga- would be like. take to overcome those obstacles; and MoH&y) fisti Rosemary Qt? to block abortion clinics in nizations together so they can "A lot of anti-abortion, reli- were {he topics of discussion in a tenwelfw, Member ojf the New York in October," a flyer exchange views and educate gious zealots. They'll all be recent forurai, o» Tuesday, Oct. Task Fore*, Trsflioaj ^ advertising the march stated. each other. praying," said Kathy Galinda, 19 in the; Student Center Royer, Cand«&i£ for state senate Eric Aronson, a participant "There is a whole range of vice president of the Feminist ftuth^Mktide^ a professor ,at m Clifton; Lynn Shapiro, Execu- who had escorted women to organizations and groups. The Collective. Bagtetoo Insiifttte of PoHtics at tive Direoto*, WISH LIST, a clinics threatened by Operation diversity is strong," Kaplan "I don't know. It'll be a sur- Ruigers Vtuv&tsity and dirtctor group o| pro-chOipe republican Rescue in Colorado and New said of the hundreds of people prise. Whatever happens hap- of E^gferoB^s Center for the wome« running for offtee; and York, said that the march sig- who attended the march. SEE PROTEST PAGE 7 Aatertean Woman t» Politics Sarah Clarke, Highland Park (CAWP), moderated an w-eaov- b'us'panel 'dis'eussion entitled After introducing pach of the "AmericaH Women in Potitcal taemhm on, the jjaneL Mandel Campsaigns; Obstacles and Suc- began the discoissaon asking eaclt cesses." woman a particular qatuion the panel flisqus- wbich swnwsd appropriate mi was the Hew Jet*ey helpful for ths? lecture. Commis- 'I WeltesJjraufraod WPC's Worn- sioner: Bash Wa» quite «tforma» ^n'iS Center and Department of Uv$-, stating 0fl*! of U# way$'i» PoJittcat Science, The pnel of whiten she has contributed to k KARAL Rational live brauclteg. LegisJatively, Right* Action B«sh ha$ sponsored jand, passed '*, Stephanie B«sh» WIls» smh a$ the mammogrant, a $td» Colnmissioner^ New Jersey test to detect breast cancer in wotnen, to d t i COPYRIGHT 1993, VOL. 61, NO5 ^ , Happenings Monday Student Aritsts Assoc.— Christian Fellowship— and Theo to Al Bundy and Join the Jewish Student Assoc. Teach-in focuses on Somali crisis SC302, T 9:30,11, W 9:30,11, Bud... Understanding you rela- Catholic Campus Ministry Nov. 4 11a.m. Ben Shahn rm for thier annual Shabbat Dinner 105. NYC artist Gregory 12:30, and R9:30. Small tionship with you father a dis- $7 per person includes a 3 By Pamela Johnson were addressed at a teach-in ti- Club— 6:15 p..m.-Preakness Group Bible Study. 595-2481 Political science faculty, in- the prevalent myths about aid superpowers that used to be, Amenoff will give a slide lec- cussion, contact Yoni or Tom- course dinner- please RSVP no STAFF WRITER tled "Somalia: a Country in Nursing Home- Mon. Meet for cluding William Small, to Somalia. According to theU.S.andU.S.S.R." ture on his work and answer Business Students Assoc. — my 595-2946 later than Oct. 26. Call Berna Crisis" that took place in the Preakness Nursing Home visits Stephen Shalom, and Yemane Shalom, it was reported that 80 Egziabher said the United questions relating. Lecture is 3:30 p.m. SC215 Wed. Come Psychology Club & Philoso- at 595-2524. Colonialism, the Cold War, Student Center Ballroom at at 6:15 Cath. Campus Min. Egziabher gave presentations percent of the food that was States and the United Nations open to anyone who wishes to & talk about school of MGT. phy Club— film festival. media coverage and cultural in- 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. Center to go. Parties funded by Pioneer Yearbook— Week of dealing with the state of affairs sent to Somalia was looted. He have failed to consult with the attend. SGA funded. Call 595- Speakers coming, conferences Nov. 4 at 3:30 in PA lounge. sensitivity are some issues that 18. SGA. For more info, call 595- Nov. 8-12 Senior portraits in Somalia. explained that most of the food involved nations and also 3277 or contact Studnet Art to go to, and plenty of things to Food & beverage served. SGA 6184. M.T.W, & F 9:30-3:30 R 3:30- Shalom began by addressing that was brought to Somalia added that the interactions be- Assoc. thru SGA do!! What are you waiting funded. 595-3402 Eating Disorders— Support 7:30 PA lounge in SC Call what he felt were the two was brought by the Red Cross, tween the United States, the SAPB— Noon SC3O3 SAPB for!! See Michele SC318 or Psychology Club— Meeting Group meets 2nd & 4th Mond. Mary Ann 595-2157 prevalent positions of public which had only 10 percent loss United Nations and Somalia Daytime meeting come out and 595-2507. every Thurs. at 3:30 p.m. in of every month at 9:30 a.m. in English/Essence— Oct. 26 opinion concerning United of cargo in the area. He added lack cultural sensitivity. "Poli- help plan activities. Tired of Psi Chi Meeting— Oct. 27 at S229.595-3402 I SC326. 2nd & 4th Wed. of Matelson 368. The English States' policy in Somalia. Ac- that there were organizations tics are not going to solve the letting someone else having all 3:15inS247 CCMC— 7:30p.m. CCMC every month 7 p.m. SC326. Club will be holding elections cording to Shalom, the first is that had higher losses because, problems of Somalia." of their things done. Come & Career Services— Oct. 27 2- Led by a recovered eating dis- Gate 1. Join us for Sund. Mass forlthepositonofVP. that the United States should among other reasons, they did give us you ideas. RayDewey 3:30 p.m. SC 324-325 Work- "The media makes sure the ordered person. For more info, followed by refreshments. Van English/Essence— Is taking intervene in Somalia by send- not know the area. SAPB office 595-3261. shop- Resume writing. public will move into the next call Ann Yusaitis at 595-2256, will pick up at the towers at submissions for our literary ing in the Marines. The second CCMC—12:30 p.m. SC 324 Career Services— Oct. 27 Shalom stated that "Opera- century largely uninformed," Counseling Center. 7:15. Call 595-6184 magazine. Up to 5 poems is that the Somali people don't Weekday Mass- join us for a 12:30-2p.m. SC203-4-5 Work- tion Restore Hope has not lead said Small. He continued to pi WPSC (88.7 FM)— Mon. CCMC— 7:30 p.m. CCMC and/or 2 short stories. All sub- want United States interven- to the lower death rates," and spiritual "break" in your day. shop- Careers in Political Sci- mention that people need to Nov. 1st at 9:30 p.m. "Night Gate 1. Interested in Joining missions should be placed in tion, so the United States has not lead to more food aid. seek independent information. 595-6184 ence. Call Sharon 595-3020 Talk" provides a prewiew of our Music Ministry? We prac- the Essence mailbox in SC332. should not try to help. In closing, he said, "we've CCMC— 3:30 p.m. SC 302 Small said that after the the local and state elections Feminist Collective— Every tice Thurs.