2008 Woodie Awards
Women's month ends
Celebration concludes with poetry and skits
Stefanie Quashnick
Issue date: 11/5/04 Section: No Limits
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As the month-long series "Uncrossing XX: Women's Bodies, Women's Cultures" came to a close Thursday, Oct. 28, as a diverse group of Delta students, professors and community members came together to form a fitting conclusion involving poetry readings, storytelling, and skits.
Within the last month, five main events have taken place in honor of Stopping Violence Against Women Month, presented by CAPs.
An exhibit in L.H. Horton Art Gallery featured unique artwork done exclusively by female artists from all different cultural backgrounds, and a Gypsy dance presentation kicked off the celebration.
A viewing of the "Vagina Monologues," by Eve Ensler, viewing showed Delta students there's no fear in saying the word "vagina," and, by golly, women need to reclaim the word "cunt!" A panel discussion following the video screening included speeches from Delta students and professors on topics, such as women in art, abuse, and feminism.
"Selling Desire" and "A Different Kind of Love, A Different Kind of Death" analyzed women's roles in both advertising and media, and in the slasher-film genre.
The concluding event provided an open forum for anyone interested in expressing his or her opinions, or sharing a part of themselves related to women or being a woman.
Dr. Kathy Hart opened the event by saying, "These are the voices of Delta College-diverse voices from diverse cultures-and we are eager to hear them."
Candace Andrews, who also spoke on the panel following "Vagina Monologues," dedicated her speech to a professor who taught her civilization back in college. He had told her that women had nothing to do with the history of civilization. She proved him wrong with her speech by describing a variety ways women have contributed to society, including famous inventions penned by females, Title IX, and women in sports.
Another group of communications studies students passionately performed "WE THE STRONG (Women, that is)." Christine Archibeque, Bora Pranh, Cynthia Rangel, Rocio Serrano, Tamesha Scott, and Veronica Walden's skit consisted of emotionally-charged monologues, chants, and realistic expressions of issues surrounding women, including sexuality, abuse, and criticism of physical appearance.
Within the last month, five main events have taken place in honor of Stopping Violence Against Women Month, presented by CAPs.
An exhibit in L.H. Horton Art Gallery featured unique artwork done exclusively by female artists from all different cultural backgrounds, and a Gypsy dance presentation kicked off the celebration.
A viewing of the "Vagina Monologues," by Eve Ensler, viewing showed Delta students there's no fear in saying the word "vagina," and, by golly, women need to reclaim the word "cunt!" A panel discussion following the video screening included speeches from Delta students and professors on topics, such as women in art, abuse, and feminism.
"Selling Desire" and "A Different Kind of Love, A Different Kind of Death" analyzed women's roles in both advertising and media, and in the slasher-film genre.
The concluding event provided an open forum for anyone interested in expressing his or her opinions, or sharing a part of themselves related to women or being a woman.
Dr. Kathy Hart opened the event by saying, "These are the voices of Delta College-diverse voices from diverse cultures-and we are eager to hear them."
Candace Andrews, who also spoke on the panel following "Vagina Monologues," dedicated her speech to a professor who taught her civilization back in college. He had told her that women had nothing to do with the history of civilization. She proved him wrong with her speech by describing a variety ways women have contributed to society, including famous inventions penned by females, Title IX, and women in sports.
Another group of communications studies students passionately performed "WE THE STRONG (Women, that is)." Christine Archibeque, Bora Pranh, Cynthia Rangel, Rocio Serrano, Tamesha Scott, and Veronica Walden's skit consisted of emotionally-charged monologues, chants, and realistic expressions of issues surrounding women, including sexuality, abuse, and criticism of physical appearance.