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Monday, October 6, 2014
Vol. XCV, No. 34
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BY NATHAN MCGUIRE Asst. News Editor The Clothesline Project, a display of tshirts decorated with messages of support for survivors of sexual or domestic violence, will return to O’Neill Plaza this week as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Women’s Center at Boston College sponsors the project during October and as part of Concerned About Rape Education (C.A.R.E.) Week, which will be held the last week of March.
In the summer of 1990, a group of women, many of whom had experienced some form of sexual or domestic violence, came together in Cape Cod, Mass. to develop an education program that they hoped would raise awareness about violence against women. Rachel Carey-Haper, a visual artist and member of the coalition, was inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, a project started in 1985 to remember those who had died from AIDS-related causes. The quilt, as of 2010 considered the largest piece of folk art in the world, is composed of panels memorializing
those affected by AIDS. The panels are very personalized and decorated with objects like clothing, stuffed animals, and other personal items that belonged to the person being remembered. CareyHaper suggested that the Cape Cod group use a similar visual display to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence, and it was out of this that the Clothesline Project was borne. The project, like the AIDS quilt, was meant to be personal for those women affected by violence, but also served as a way for others to
show support by displaying messages of care and hope. Survivors were encouraged to tell their stories by decorating t-shirts with words and artwork, and then asked to display them in a public area. The project aims to raise awareness about the prevalence of violence against women; to empower those who have survived by providing them an outlet to share their stories; and to comfort those who are suffering in silence.
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SWSG aims to empower local girls
University concludes search for new Dean of Students BC hires Villanova’s Thomas A. Mogan as new head of Dean of Students Office BY CONNOR FARLEY News Editor At the end of last week, the University announced that Thomas A. Mogan current director of the Office of Student Development at Villanova University, will be joining Boston College as the new Dean of Students beginning Jan. 5, 2015. In a statement made by Vice President for Student Affairs Barbara Jones, Mogan was named the new Dean of Students largely for his longstanding career in the Office of Student Development at Villanova University and more than 19 years of serving in the area of student affairs. After a search spanning this past summer and the first several months of the fall semester, Mogan follows the veteran direction of former Dean of Students Paul Chebator, who retired along with his wife Mer Zovko—then assistant director in the Student Programs Office and program overseer for the Emerging Leaders Program—after 34 years at BC. “We are very excited to have [Mogan] joining the Division of Student Affairs as associate vice president/dean of students,” Jones said in a statement to the Office of News and Public Affairs.
“Tom brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from his work at Villanova University, where he is a highly respected member of the campus community. His experience, combined with his commitment to the formation of students and the Jesuit, Catholic mission of the University, make him an ideal choice for this position. I look forward to working with him when he joins [BC] in January.” The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) is a subdivision within the Office of Student Affairs, alongside other subdivisions such as University Counseling Services, the Career Center, and the Office of Residential Life, among others. Having been headed by Chebator for years, the DOS has been overseen by Senior Associate Dean of Students Carole Hughes, and Associate Dean for Student Conduct Richard DeCapua, who joined the University last semester, following a number of student affairs positions at various universities. Offering resources including onand off-campus activities and events, disability services, and help-seeking guidelines for students, the DOS has expanded its disability accessibility policies and resources for sexual as-
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BY SARA DOYLE Heights Staff
a success,” said Alisha Wright, manager of Diversity and Inclusion Programming for UGBC and A&S ’15. “We sold out … but the big thing we look for is we want a really diverse crowd, because we want to get a large group of students … We are diverse in race, gender and year.” Other members of Diversity and Inclusion Programming were also content
In Pittsburgh, South Florida, and Boston, “Strong Women, Strong Girls” has a mission to use positive examples of empowered female role models to encourage young girls to become strong women themselves. In Boston, many local colleges and universities including Boston College have students who mentor elementary-school girls in the program. The program is based on six core values: love and support; integrity and respect; discovery; balance; a diverse female community; and sparks, or the inspiration felt by all in the program. At BC, students involved in the program visit elementary schools in the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods. At the schools, they begin with “Peaks and Valleys,” a chance for the girls to talk about the good and bad points of the week. The girls also discuss a biography of a strong woman, either from history or currently living and from both the Boston area and around the world. They also participate in an activity designed to teach skills such as communication, good eating habits, stress management, and cultural sensitivity.
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HUIFENG QIAN / HEIGHTS STAFF
This year’s Annual Boat Cruise reportedly sold out by 10 a.m. the day prior to the event.
More than 580 turn out for UGBC’s annual cruise BY YOLANDA BUSTILLO For The Heights
Filled with students in suits and semi-formal dresses, the UGBC Annual Boat Cruise was an event to remember. Touring around Boston Harbor, the cruise aimed to create an enjoyable atmosphere for students through a large dance floor, complimentary food, and panoramic views of downtown Boston. “I’m so happy about it … I consider it
Real Food BC seeks healthy dining options BY ALLISON OLIVIERI For The Heights Tw e n t y - f i v e u n i v e r s i t i e s a r e c ur rently involve d w ith the Re al Food Challenge and have signed the Real Food Challenge Commitment to purchase 20 percent of local Real Food supplies by 2020, and the numbers are only growing. Real Food sources, according to the organization’s definition, comprise food that respects human health, animals, social justice, and the environment. The Real Food notes that its program expresses concern for food producers,
consumers, the earth, and an extensive ne twork of ag r ic ultural dif ferent communities around the world. Boston College is one of the universities in the programs. One of the many goals of Real Food BC is to utilize its organic garden on Brighton Campus, as this is where most of the organization’s crops are grown. The Real Food BC Program seeks to allow students to bond over their similar interests and share their ideas in order to bring healthier options to the dining halls. Clara Son, A&S ’15, became involved with Real Food BC during the second
semester of her sophomore year. “I orig inally got involve d with Real Food BC because of my interest in cooking and gardening, but I was surprised to find out that there was a lot more to the group than just getting together to enjoy healthy food,” Son said. Real Food BC allows students to learn more about the problems with the current food in America and it also allows them to find ways in which they can make a difference. “This awareness sparked my desire
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EMILY FAHEY / HEIGHTS EDITOR
Addie’s Loft is one of Real Food BC’s on-campus developments since its inception in 2007.