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y o u r. i n d y @ g m a i l . c o m editor-in-chief: Ri l ey Ken ny s mith layout editor: Ta r a C on n elly copy editors: Reb ecca K ap lan writers: E m i l y Bis h op H ei d i Du f f y M a r i a nn a G rady Cl éa G ran d its Ró i sí n McCarty D a n ny Nan n i To ny Pon tiu s M a da me Q u er y print managers: Ro byn Wilk in s To ny Pon tiu s cover photo by: K a ro l Wer n ek sculpture on cover by: Su za n n e Bon an n o artwork by: Su za n n e Bon an n o web design by: D a n i el le Lemp p The Purchase Independent is a non-profit news magazine, paid for by the Mandatory Student Activity fee. We welcome and encourage submissions from readers. The Indy is a forum for campus issues and events, to give students the voice they deserve. Letters, articles, comics, ads, event photography and event listings are welcomed. The deadline for submissions is every Friday before midnight, and accepted pieces will be published the following Thursday. Publication of submissions is not guaranteed, but subject to the discretion of the editors. No anonymous submissions will be considered, but we will accept use of pseudonyms on a case-by-case basis. Send all submissions and inquiries to your. indy@gmail.com. Send questions to Madame Query at formspring.me/madamequery. Back page quotes can be submitted to formspring. me/indybackpage or put in the Back Page Box that hangs on the office door. Our office is located on the first floor of Campus Center North, room 1011. Staff meetings are held in the office every Monday night at 9:30; anyone is welcome to join.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Spring break looms at the end of this week like an impending solar eclipse, throwing shadows over all of the readings and papers and laundry we should all be doing right now. All I see is the glimmer of that two hour flight, landing in a magical week of home-cooked food (grilled vegetables! dessert that isn’t gummy worms!) and no real obligations (reading for fun! hours of fuzzy kittens!), and I can barely contain my excitement. In elementary school, spring break was all about the Easter Bunny. (My family was never religious, so it was never about the actual Easter holiday.) To be honest, I don’t know when Easter is this year or whether it falls during our break, because all that matters is the big bunny’s basket of delicious, and as an adult, I can eat the candy without waiting for the basket. Sure, I may now be allergic to chocolate. Sure, I may stare longingly at the bags of Whoppers Robin Eggs in the holiday aisle at Target. But you know what doesn’t have chocolate in it? Peeps. Eating Peeps is my own personal Easter basket experience, no egg painting or egg hunting necessary. Who knows when the real Easter Bunny comes, and who cares, because I’m a big kid now and I can eat Peeps until I vomit rainbow marshmallow whenever I want and that’s what spring break means to me. Oh man, I am going to eat so many Peeps during spring break. (Pro tip: Peeps are best eaten stale. Leave them out for a week, they’re about 800 times more delicious when they’re not fresh from the supermarket.)
LETTERS
GET INVOLVED AT PURCH BY MARIANNA GRADY
Hello fellow students! My name is Marianna Grady and I am one of the senators of The New. I’m writing this article to express why joining the PSGA is a great way to learn about the policies at Purchase College. I am a junior art history and gender studies major (hopefully visual arts minor next year) and am a desk jockey at the Stood. I first got involved with the PSGA at the beginning of this year because I was displeased with the way things were running at our school. I have to say, I was apprehensive at first; I’ve heard so many horror stories about the PSGA that I was afraid to get my feet wet. But I decided to take a leap of faith. Boy was I in for a surprise. I’ve always been involved in the Purchase community, frequenting shows, club meetings, and academic events, but for the first time in my three years here I knew what it meant to truly “think wide open.” I finally saw real efforts that were directly trying to make a change. I joined the Student Activities Committee, Public Art Committee, and Diversity Committee and experienced firsthand what the PSGA does. It is a shame that everything is done behind what seems like closed doors, but things actually do get done, and a lot of it is thanks to the students. People come from all parts of the community with great ideas that help to bring the community together. Before I joined the senate, I had no idea how to get money to put on events. It was only when I began my senator initiative of having a Laser Tag
Extravaganza that I learned the different ways to make use of the mandatory Student Activities Fee. I joined up with RPGA-P, the role-playing club, to get money from CoCOaS (Council of Clubs, Organizations and Services), contacted the General Programming Coordinators Elise Granata and Cameron Wisch and the Stood Coordinator Cameron Thompson for funding. In doing this, I saw that these representatives really do want to serve their constituents. As noted in the last issue of the Indy, the senate welcomes students to get involved. I’d love it if fellow students approached me or any senator so that we can give you what you want. Please come to senate meetings, which are held on Wednesday at 12:30pm in Southside next to Terra Ve. Come to the committee meetings too! If you go to the PSGA Facebook page, the times of each committee meeting are listed on the right-hand side. We look forward to serving you!
In addition to the Laser Tag Extravaganza on Tuesday April 5th, Marianna is working on putting a metal table with benches in the center of the Commons quad.
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JUNIOR MINIATURES BY HEIDI DUFFY At the junior sculpture department’s “A Miniatures Exhibition,” scale, rather than subject matter, was the unifying concept of the exhibition; each work had to be one cubic foot or smaller. Although wading through the large amount of people in the small exhibition space was slightly difficult, the students utilized the space well. Everything was arranged on either white stands or the rooms’ white walls, in such a way that it wasn’t cluttered or overwhelming. The exhibition was shown from March 16th to the 19th in the Visual Arts building. John Procario’s “Box of Chocolates” showed a typical gift box of chocolates, like
one you would give to your significant other on Valentine’s Day. Amongst the pieces of actual chocolate were small wooden sculptures that closely resembled the actual chocolates. Procario was not the only person to incorporate edible pieces into his work. Brynn Trusewicz wrapped chocolate chips in aluminum foil, making them into extremely tiny replicas of Hershey’s Kisses. Many of the people there actually ate parts of sculptures that were edible, but none of the artists seemed phased by this. Deviating greatly from the mini chocolates, Trusewicz had another, untitled piece in the show composed of metal and a coyote skull.
Eight-handedness by David Mueller
PHO T O S BY K ARO L W E RNEK
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A RT show curator Suzanne Bonanno
On a stand was a small, open notebook and next to it were an arrangement of number two pencils. The ends were stamps instead of erasers, each with a different letter or design carved. People were invited to use these stamps and write in ink in the notebook, making it the most interacticve piece in the exhibition. The Interrupted Dinner by Emma Schreiner
The curved piece of metal that ascended from the stand resembled a spinal column. Opposite of the column was was a circular piece of metal, which appeared to be a small lathe, that the chin of the skull rested upon. The contrast between the materials, and the implied grinding of the skull with the lathe, was both beautiful and startling. Anthony Schwarz also utilized anatomy in “A Pastime.” A box made out of concrete was positioned on one of the stands, at the bottom of the box was a mirror. Suspended over the mirror, toward the top of the box were two hands made of wax. The hands were incredibly lifelike, and held shattered pieces of glass. The glass, in conjunction with the mirror, resembled water. When you leaned over Schwarz’s piece, it was as if you were staring into a reflecting pool, and the hands could belong to you. “Conventional Tools for Drawing and Writing,” by Suzanne Bonanno (as featured on the cover of this issue), served as a kind of additional guestbook in a way that I had never seen before.
There were many other incredible sculptures in “A Miniatures Exhibition,” but I could not do them all justice in the space of a single article. It was really interesting to see the vast differences in how these pieces were executed, while fitting their sculpture into the one cubic foot or smaller guideline. If you missed out on “Miniatures,” you should attempt to make it to the sculpture department’s next show. The sculptures are so varied, and so well-made, that it would be impossible to not find something that resonated with you.
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WRITING AS WOMEN BY CLÉA GRANDITS Last Wednesday at the Neuberger, the Purchase Writers Center held an informal panel discussion on women writers/women writing in honor of Women’s History Month. The panel was made up entirely of females and included both Purchase faculty members and the Purchase Writers Center Fellows. Each panelist was asked to recount an experience they’d had in the writing world, all of which seemed to focus on the unequal representation of women. They proceeded to discuss a few questions and invited the audience to join in. While recounting their experiences in the writing world, many of the panelists expressed resentment that they were frequently discriminated against for being female. Women writers are not as well represented as male writers, nor are they as successful. The majority of books that are read and reviewed are written by male authors, even though surveys consistently show that women read more than men. Even here at Purchase, the majority of the students who I talked to (both male and female) claimed to primarily read books written by male authors. Vidaweb.org (a website frequently referenced by the panel that seeks to engage female writers in discussions on the “critical reception of women’s creative writing in our culture”) has an assortment of mind-boggling 2010 statistics expressing the unequal representation of women in the writing world. According to the website, only 283 female authors were reviewed by the New York Times Book Review, as opposed to
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524 male authors. Only nine female authors were reviewed in the New Yorker, as opposed to 36 male authors. Looking through the statistics it becomes apparent that in practically all publications, the focus is on male writers and the majority of the reviewers are males. Does this mean that there are more men than women writing? The answer is no. Many books written by women are regarded as “chick lit” and frequently fall under the category of “trashy romance” and are not taken seriously. Books written by female authors are assumed to recount the “female experience” or the troubles within the domestic sphere—why would a male want to read about that? The panelists expressed their frustration towards these assumptions, which are frequently based on “girly” covers or the mere sight of a female name. They also questioned whether or not these assumptions were valid: should women write with a female mindset or an androgynous one (in reference to Virginia Woolf ’s “A Room of One’s Own”)? It is apparent which one will bring more success. Kirsten Lunstrum, a creative writing professor and the author of two books (Swimming With Strangers and This Life She’s Chosen) recounted an experience she had while publishing one of her books. After sending her publisher a few photos that she envisioned as a cover, she received in return something that had nothing to do with what she had in mind. The final cover was pink and green and had a picture of a girl in a flowery dress with her hands covering her
your.indy@gm ai l.com face. The publisher refused to change it, claiming that it would appeal the most to customers, and in bookstores it was immediately lined up next to the rest of the “chick lit.” While the idea of women having jobs and power has become less taboo, the days of gender inequality are not over and many women must now balance a work life with a domestic one. (How can I write a book when there are children to take care of and dishes to wash?) When the panelists were asked if they felt resentment toward male writers, they explained that it was more of a commercial issue than one within the writers’ community; male writers seem to be fairly supportive of women. Though the panel discussion was fairly grim and showed the obstacles women writers face, it became clear that they must continue pushing for what they want. Support women writers! The best way to do so is reading and buying their books!
GO FORTH BY RÓISÍN MCCARTY FORTH knows what a feminist looks like! FORTH is a student-run group started by sophomore Arielle Cohen and junior Erica Basco, devoted to feminist causes and ending inequality in all different forums, specifically the patriarchy. Arielle is a transfer student who has been active in the New York City feminist community for years. She felt a need for an organized feminist group on campus, and sought help from her friends who spend much of their free time working for the feminist cause. “My best friend Meghan Shalvoy just secured a position with the Feminist Majority Foundation leading the Northeast Campus
Organizer. Her input was instrumental in helping me be organized and confident enough to make this all happen,” she says. “By really actively perusing my goal I was able to connect with so many students who were equally as passionate and many who had so much to offer. I started first with the GLBTU and that’s how I met Harley Aussoleil, the current copresident of Trans-Action. She connected me to so many diligent and committed feminists with serious skills to offer. Erica Basco was the first to come forward and she has served as a major leader in the process of building what we hope to be a long-lasting Purchase establishment. “Soon after, Erica connected me to Tamara Brown (our campus coordinator at Planned Parenthood), Angela Giacchetti (organizer and policy advocate), Leslie Gutkin (co-director of the Alternative Clinic) and Chrissy Vitolo (journalism/women’s studies major and feminist activist). Once I had established the support of these amazing women it was evident that we could accomplish a lot.” On March 12th and 13th, only two days after FORTH became an official club on campus, 13 members attended the Seventh Annual Young Feminist Leadership Conference at George Washington College in Washington, D.C. The two-day event, sponsored by the Feminist Majority Foundation, was centered around panels and workshops to increase awareness and education in such topics as birth control, abortion, combatting homophobia on campuses and how to use social networks to gain recognition for a cause. Attendees were encouraged to live-tweet the workshops, and soon the hashtag #nyflc2011 was trending in the D.C. area. (continued on page 15)
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A PRO-GUIDE TO CULTURE SHOCK BY NICHOLAS SHAPIRO
Standing amongst its older, more seasoned brothers, Culture Shock contends in the universe of music festivals as a teensy little rebel of a good time with an impressive booking history to back up its showcase of unorthodox, yet effective college-oriented bands. More a part of the spirit of Culture Shock is the fact that its basically a beginner’s guide to going balls-out at a giant rock show with a fuck-all/fuck-me attitude. Below is a modest list of cool, fun stuff to keep in mind or even consider within your social circles when attempting to explore the landscape, the music, and yourself in times of great jubilance and expression.
hide all your DRUGS and DRUG PA R A P H E R N A L I A up your butt ATTAIN FULL SEXUAL PHANTASIA EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO SACRIFICE YOUR OWN SEXUAL DIGNITY TO REACH IT,
YOU’LL NEVER SLIME THE SAME WAY AGAIN
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A L W AY S W E A R HEADPHONES OR EAR MUFFS.
that loud music sure is distracting when you’re trying to pickpocket some poor doofus passed out behind the refreshment stands without a poor doofus crew to back his drunk ass up
DEFINITELY TRY TO GET PREGNANT, BUT LIKE, FOR REAL THOUGH THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO START A FAMILY THAN IN THE PIT OF A THOUSAND STRANGERS ALL WEEPING TEARS OF CRUSHING EMPTINESS OVER THE SOUND OF THEIR FAVORITE UNPOPULAR BLOG ROCK GROUP FROM WHO-CARES-WHERE
introduce yourself to some F R E S H FA C E S who knows, maybe they’ll try to swindle you into a SLOPPY SEXUAL DEPRESSION SESSION or a N I C E P O S T- S H O C K HUB MEAL
HUMOR SLEEPING PILLS AND MARIJUANA ARE FESTIVAL NO-NOS. TRY SNORTING 5-HOUR ENERGY OUT OF A FOURLOKO-LACED COCAINE JACUZZI FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH HYPER ACID AND CRYSTALIZZED SKITTLES POWDER. HENDRIX DID IT, WHY CAN’T YOU?
TEXT YOUR PA R E N T S T H AT Y O U A R E O K AY. none of that abbreviated internet bullshit. talk to them like a real human and keep it real, they care for you
FLOOD THE GROUNDS OF THIS SCHOOL WITH SO MUCH
SEXUAL FLUID THAT WE TURN THIS VIRGINAL PRUDE OF A CAMPUS INTO A FULLY-FLEDGED GOO-GUZZLIN’ SLUT PARK PLACE YOUR FILTHY TRASH IN THE GARBAGE where it belongs. same goes for your obnoxious ratty tatty gang of no-goods and that shitty drippin’ sausage & peppers hot dinner
PEE WHEREVER Y O U WA N T
PROTECT YOUR PENISSÈ OR YOUR COSLOPUSSÈ. keep that junk ripe and fresh. nobody likes a beaten bag of fruit, no matter how eternally plastered your partner claims to be
FOOD IS MEANT TO BE THROWN. COMPLIMENT THESE DISTINGUISHED, PERFORMING COOL BANDS WITH A HOSTILE ACT OF VIOLENCE WITH A DISRESPECTFUL CANDOR THAT ONLY MUSIC FESTIVALS PERMIT
P U S H E V E RY B O D Y AROUND YOU WHEN THE MUSIC BEGINS. it lets them know that you still feel
Last, and certainly least: enjoy yourself. Culture Shock is a boon from the Gods of Collegiate-Level Insanity and as such, you should indulge yourself in the treats of their emotionallyexplosive nirvana. Even if you have no time or patience for any of the bands elected in this year’s roster, at least you can slither around the festival grounds and find something or someone that can live up to your impossible standards.
“Any time is a good time to have a good time.” -Anonymous
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BOTTLED WATER AFFAIR BY EMILY BISHOP
After seven days without water, a human being bleeds from the eyes. Water is an essential thing to all of life, we know that. We know dehydration can kill us, and we are starting to know about the interests of those becoming more and more responsible for providing water. The flow of water into rich hands is also diverting it from the not-so-rich. This creates a dilemma, leaving the rich with more of what they need least, and leaving the poor with less of what they need most. The world is going through a phase with provisional water sources; those in the world who have an effective, sustainable water management system are being bought out to multi-national companies that don’t know how to manage water. It seems like a common thing that people who live and work around water sources know how to manage it, and those who just come into a place thinking they can impose a global model end up degrading the previous, more effective one all in the name of profit. However, there are those in the “developing world” or the “Global South” who are without sufficient water or sanitation infrastructure. Those countries or regions that are forced by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to privatize water often end up in debt, and are in a worse situation than before. This not only further
impoverishes these places; it also exports vast quantities of water to different parts of the world, compromising the sustainability of water sources. Places with effective water management often participate in the development of systems and tend to have collective appreciation of water, culturally and ecologically, of those who will use it and sustain it. Here at Purchase College, we have a sturdy and well managed water system, what we don’t have is that collective appreciation of water management and we don’t realize we are simultaneously sustaining a corrupt private system. While some of this may seem “otherworldly” it is and it isn’t. We aren’t living in a desert, trekking entire days away, or next to a river that we use as an only water source. We do live in a country that has deprived many others from their right to natural resources, and we use those natural resources everyday when we eat and drink. We live in a country that isn’t far removed from global injustice; we live in a country that is much closer to privilege. At Purchase, we have water running from the Bronx watershed and out of our faucets. Some of Westchester’s water is managed by public water companies, such as Westchester Joint Water Works. Others are private water companies such as United Water and Westfair Water Systems. Some of these companies are owned by the
Paying for water isn’t just about money, the economy, or affordability.
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GLOBAL county, or the public through taxpayers’ money, and whether your water comes from a public or private source depends on where you live. You might be surprised to find out you are paying a private corporation for water in your hometown, and you might question why it isn’t a managed by a local, public entity. I ask myself the same thing over and over again I find my brain repeating what a World Bank representative once said at a World Water Forum,
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Someone’s got to pay for water.
That is more than obvious but in our case we are not only paying enough in taxes to have running water, we are spending more to drink it from bottles. In Maine, Nestle bought lots of land with lots of water and started putting it into bottles as a brand known as Poland Spring. The people of Maine were furious, but they were unable to kick Nestle out. Since water is a common good, anyone has the right to use it, even corporations because they have the same rights as individual citizens. So corporations can just shimmy their way into a town with some clean, naturally filtered and flowing water source, build a factory of sorts to bottle it and ship it to a far-away place. That’s like taking blood continuously from a body quicker than it can regenerate it. Eventually, you are going to run out. Paying for water isn’t just about money, the economy, or affordability. When we think about water in economic terms, the environment is left out of the picture. This is no good, because to use a critical part of the environment, and not consider the effects is detrimental to human and environmental justice.
Corporations say they are taking environmental responsibility. While “innovations” are decreasing plastic in products, and new technologies are providing us with “natural” gas, they are also creating new and potentially worse problems. Why aren’t corporations, governments and the general public taking into account “cons” of their endeavors; how does the “pro” of making money trump the negative implications, or even the consideration of them? I know those are heavy questions that can be answered in different ways, and certainly with even more questions. What we need to consider as students, as citizens and as change makers, is how we use water ourselves. The task is daunting, but we can certainly opt for the local choice. Especially when we have a free and well-regulated choice right from the tap! We don’t want to be drinking bottled water—from far-away places—that costs a lot to buy, make, dispose of and compromises the ecological system. So think about these things the next time you buy a bottle of water with a meal instead of a cup. It’s not really more expensive, and tap water doesn’t have bad “stuff ” in it; the people trying to make money are just trying to make it seem that way. We encourage you to join the Water Rights Campaign in boycotting bottled water at Purchase College and choosing tap water!
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CAPOEIRA CLUB BY TONY PONTIUS
PHO T O BY W I L L S KLAR
On Sunday, Capoeira Club showcased their art form in the phys-ed building along with members of NYC Capoeira, both headed by Master Ary Ranha. The demonstration was nothing short of engaging and in the end, turned vastly educational and insightful. What is capoeira? The word ‘capoeira’ itself derives from the language of the South American Tupi-guarani families, referring to areas of low vegetation in the interior of Brazil. The practice of capoeira delicately combines Brazilian dance, music and martial arts. Capoeira originated hundreds of years ago during the Portuguese colonization of Brazil. African slaves brought to Brazil developed a covert fighting style where fighters stay low to the ground and use elaborate sweeping combinations of kicks, aerial acrobatics, elbows and headbutts. This quick and agile style looked to Portuguese slave owners like a dance,
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so the slaves were able to develop their technique without any unwanted interference. The emerging club is a beginner crash course in the elements of capoeira. Students learn the music of capoeira, using traditional instruments like the Brazilian berimbau, the Portuguese tambourine, and the African djembe. It’s an immersive experience. Master Ranha explains that students not only learn the art form but also learn deeply-rooted Brazilian culture and traditions. “The two hours that you are in capoeira class, you transcend yourself to Brazil,” Ranha explained. “We teach not only movements, but a culture. It’s an art form. People learn how to play instruments, how to sing, how to speak Portuguese.” Capoeira is also an awesome workout. Imagine lethal Tae Bo mixed with breakdancing. Master Ranha says students should expect “a good
CAMPUS strong workout with a lot of discipline.” Capoeira is different from other fitness classes because of its history and unique focus on Brazilian tradition. The most powerful factor of capoeira that stood out to me was its sense of community. The physical set up involves members forming a circle around two contestants. Members each take their turn sparring with one another inside the circle, while those around the circle contribute to the rhythm section by stomping and clapping. The physical set-up of all of us in a circle as well as the participation of active clapping opened a dialogue with everyone in the room. It was as if everyone was chatting with each other, except no one had to say anything. Master Ranha explained that “capoeira has a big share in bringing people of different races, gender, and religions together,” which rings so true when you think of the motivations of the people who developed capoeira in the first place. One woman, whose capoeira name was Esperanza, told me “capoeira is a martial art but it’s also a philosophy. It teaches you things to think about, ways you should look at the world.” Capoeira would not be whole without any of these elements. With such an intense combination of Brazilian music, dance, culture and community, Master Ranha speaks the truth when he says you will transcend yourself. So forget Zumba, get down with the full South American experience and go to Capoeira club every Sunday 3-5pm and Wednesday 8-9pm at the gym in aerobic studio #2 (2nd floor across from the basketball courts).
AN APOLOGY BY DANNY NANNI Hello everyone, I wish I was speaking under better circumstances but, c’est la vie. However, it is my duty to let every single person I can, know of my sorrow. It has been brought to the PSGA impeachment charges against me for a remark I made. The remark had offended Benjamin Schachter and it could have possibly offended many more. It is with my deepest sympathy that I apologize for this. I have already approached Ben and have mediated it between us, but this still must be public. I made remark at the budget rally to my good friend and apartment mate Cory Passet that if he had a sign it would read “Jews Hate Budget Cuts.” Cory and I joke like this all the time, however, as Ben pointed out to me, as a public figure at a public forum, I should be mindful of my actions and words. Ben is absolutely correct. I was joking with Cory and forgot my role as an executive. I am heartbroken to have offended anyone. Cory is one of my closest friends and he never took offense to it, but in my lapse of judgement I didn’t think as to who was around me and how they might react, which as an executive, it is my job to be mindful of my fellow students. So with this, I apologize to Ben, Cory and to the community at large. After Ben and I rectified with each other, the charges were dropped and business will carry on as usual, so please attend Public Relations committee at 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as two big things will coming that way. As always yours, Danny Nanni.
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MADAME QUERY
HAS YOUR REMEDY
I’m starting to have feelings for my best
I met a girl who said she had six names
friend. This person means a lot to me,
and that I did too, I just didn’t know it.
and I always give my upmost respect. Is
She said she’d never done a drug in her
it worth to gamble our friendship for a
life, but is nevertheless a reckless driver.
love interest that might not happen? Best
She gave me her phone number, but it
friendships are hard to come by and I
was only six digits long. Will I ever see
would hate to lose it.
her again?
Madame has been in this sticky situation of hiding a crush on a good friend and making it become her ultimate burden. It should also be noted that Madame was of the ripe old age of twelve. I kid, I kid. However, you are acting like a middle schooler if you continue to hide this and not make the elephant stampeding the room known. It’s hard, but tell your friend what’s up. It might be a lot better, to either snip these feelings in the bud or have them confess their true feelings. Who knows, maybe you’ll add some new benefits to your friendship. But I don’t suggest that because above everything else, that is the ultimate gamble (talk about Russian Roulette). Talk it out, you may just realize that these feelings are really just a cause from the high respect you have for this friend. If you don’t make it known then you are going to become filled with absolute steaming hatred and you will burst yourself alone knowing your friend can talk freely about their hot hookup or latest date. So again, I strongly advise you to speak up, because it could lead to romance, or it could at least make you overcome the crush and move on.
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She’s never done a drug in her life and she is a reckless driver? Well haha, there’s a woman! She gave her phone number, but there were only six digits? Well, there is a woman with some selfrespect. No, you will probably not see her again. I don’t want to be so harsh, but it is a fact of life. Us women are crafty when it comes to the tricks up our sleeves. If we don’t like you and don’t know or care about you enough to go through the awkward “I’m not into you” speech then we’ll find a way to cop out. Also she may not be a bad driver, she may have wanted you to get completely turned off. Maybe she was frequent drug user, but wanted to say she stays clean and never wants to pick up the sinful disease of addiction because of your attitude toward drugs. How can you ever know with a girl you met once? Oh, and those six names are supposed to make it harder for you to find her, it’s mean but damn smart. But let’s be honest it kind of goes both ways, right? Boys and girls, we all play the part of an asshole. Or the dumbass. She could be either one, but we are all guilty of it at one point or another in our lives. So, no, most likely you will never see her again and should just go on to the next one.
A DV I C E Dear Mme. Query: I have some razor burn on my cooch. I was wondering, what would be the best topical ointment to remedy this horrible affliction? I’m sure you have ample experience in this matter, being you are so madamely. Pontificate to me, your wiseness.
Nivea works wonders, and no I am not kidding you. Madame is willing to answer this question seriously because it can become a important issue. Some women are too afraid to ask even their friends about the topic of hair. We’d all have our body hair preferences, but the truth is we all (men and women) have the potential to create the next PepsiCo Garden (well, maybe not quite) down there. Some of use to choose to leave it alone and some choose to groom. It is your prerogative. In this case you want to shave, so I suggest when shaving you use shaving cream, because like most parts on your body it may be too dry to shave without the help of some sort of lather. Afterward try a moisturizer, Jergens Sensitive Skin Relief or Nivea does the job just right. Your problem may also be if you are shaving too often, try not to groom more than once a week it will feel a lot better! Now I want to know something, why do you think I have ample experience? Even Madames don’t have time to stare at their pubes all day.
(continued from page 7) Many distinguished feminist leaders attended as speakers and panel members, such as former president of the National Organization of Women (NOW) Kim Gandy, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Congresswoman Donna Edwards, representing Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. Each speaker brought a distinct energy to the room with chants such as “Show me what a feminist looks like!” which prompted the response “This is what a feminist looks like!” Hilda Solis reminded the attendees that they “have the ability to speak up,” and popular blogger Steph Herold, of IAmDrTiller fame declared: “We are not the future, we are the now.” The conference was an enriching learning experience for all of the Purchase delegates. Chrissy Vitolo said, “I had a fantastic time at the conference, and I look forward to sharing the ideas and skills I learned with other students. Purchase is known as a progressive campus, and it is in so many ways, but I feel like it could still use a healthy dose of feminism.” For more information on FORTH, visit: http://forthpurchase.tumblr.com http://twitter.com/goforthpurchase http://www.facebook.com/goFORTHpurchase goFORTH.purchase@gmail.com
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