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volume xciv, no. 13 • february 5, 2015 | clarkscarlet.com |
English Department Celebrates The Launch Of Clark Writes Students Share Their Creative Writings in the First of a Series of Forums By Beatrice Misher scarlet staff
The English Department celebrated the launch of its new project, Clark Writes, this past Friday afternoon with a lively gathering of students and faculty, where several students and recent grads read their creative writings. Clark Writes was created with the redesign of the English Department’s blog and suggested by Mitchell Perry (‘15). It is a forum for students to share their creative writings through a submission process. “Clark Writes is a completely eclectic collection of student works, and we encourage anyone who is an
English major, has taken an English class, or has never taken an English class to submit their work,” said English Department Chair Professor James Elliott. The first piece was written and read by Liam Kelly Fleming (‘15). He described the piece as having evolved from a poem into the short story that he read to the audience. “Maybe one day it will turn into something more,” he said, “Who knows.” The story took an intimate look into an activity we don’t normally spend much thought on: roofing. The sharp humor combined with the cliffhanger ending made the piece highly enjoyable to hear. continued on page 14
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Don’t Worry Be Happy First Annual Week of Happiness at Clark University By Maria Rotelli scarlet staff
One of the things I learned while touring Clark University was that Worcester is the original home of the universally known little yellow smiley face. February is usually a difficult month for Clark students; with very little sunlight and abundant snow. The Clark Wellness Society has come up with a new weeklong program known as The Week of Happiness to turn our winter frowns upside-down. Clark Wellness Society is run by Erin Dolan, who has been a therapist in Clark’s counselling service for four years now and became Clark’s official Wellness Coordinator earlier this year. It is not a student-run club and currently does not have any student members. The group works to promote healthy well-being and self-image amongst the student body using positive psychology to increase feelings of grati-
tude, kindness, and compassion to ourselves and others throughout the campus. Dolan said that Clark is an “amazing campus for students want to be involved with helping fellow students.” This appears to be true as numerous clubs have reached out to be a part of the Happiness Week activities. On Tuesday, the Outing Club had cocoa and s’mores in the UC to warm and cheer up students. Unfortunately, many of the activities have had to be cancelled or postponed due to weather conditions. Clark Yoga however have not cancelled any of their “Happy Yoga” workshops, which have occurred every day this week. Other clubs that have given their assistance are improv group Shenanigans, Clark U. Film Society, The Undergraduate Psychology Committee, CUfit, The Craft Studio, Acts of Kindness, and numerous others.
The LEEP Center is giving out buttons with the famous yellow smiley face to spread the joy. They also have held open art workshops from 11-1 every day, and on Wednesday had an event called, “The Passion Test” which according to Jessica Bane Robert, Assistant Director of the Writing Center, said was about “remembering what makes us excited and what we really want in this life.” Happiness Checkpoints can be found all over campus as well. Every time you see one of these yellow square posters, read what it says and carry out the action, which will be things such as “high five the next person you see” or “compliment at least five people today.” Also be on the lookout for the photobooth and the well-wishes table in the UC. If you’re feeling especially outgoing, continued on page 5