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September 15, 2016
Who is Gloria Steinem?
Teressa Berfon, Staff Writer
Journalist, activist, feminist,
icon are words that come to mind
when describing author Gloria
Steinem. This month the Meredith
College Carlyle-Campbell Library and
Quail Ridge Books will be sponsoring
Ms. Steinem as she promotes her
memoir. My Life on the Road. Gloria
Steinem has lived her life traveling
the world and championing women’s
rights. In her latest book, Steinem
details her journey “on the road” from
young freelancer to one of the most
influential women of the past 75 years,
Ms. Steinem will be presenting here at
Meredith College in Jones Auditorium
at 7 p.m. on September 24th, 2016.
Steinem began her journalism
career shortly after graduating from
Smith College in 1956. Steinem
worked as a freelance journalist,
publishing articles about subjects as
varied as the operation of the Playboy
Club in New York City to fashion and
style articles. Soon she discovered
a passion for the women's rights
movement after being assigned to
cover a speak-out on abortion. Since
then she has used her platform to
bring issues such as contraception,
the wage gap, and other forms of
workplace discrimination.
Steinem’s career throughout the
1960s and 1970s saw her become
the leader and face of the feminist
movement. Her strides in women’s
liberation as well as the black power
movement allowed her to begin the
widely successful magazine Ms,,
which brought women’s rights issues
to the forefront of the mainstream.
Gloria Steinem’s efforts with the
feminist movement have allowed
women to make strides towards
equality. Her impact is seen across the
globe as she has published numerous
articles in the name of the feminist
movement, published several books,
and been showered with awards for
her life’s work. It is through the works
of Gloria Steinem’s work that women
of today are able to continue going
strong.
Photo Credit: Quail Ridge Books
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Dean Gleason Explains Title IX
Yessy Basoria, Staff Writer
Title IX is a nationwide policy
across college campuses in the U.S
that protects any student from being
discriminated against due to sex
(httpV/www.notalone.gov/). Title IX
correlates with the sexual misconduct
policy that Meredith College has
implemented because it deals with
what is consent, sexual harassment
and sexual conduct. Meredith
College’s Title IX coordinators are
Ann Gleason and Pam Davis. Dean
Gleason highlights us the importance
of being knowledgeable about sexual
misconduct and Title IX: “Title IX is
aimed towards students, but it also
applies to anyone involved on campus,
including anyone who just comes
to visit the college.” 20% of college-
aged women will have had reported
being sexually assaulted or violated
by the time they finish college (CDC) .
Gleason explains, “Some perpetrators
may be women, but these policies
are in place to protect our students
in the case that these things happen
off-campus. These things may affect
them [students] academically and
emotionally to the point where they
may act fearful, anxious and confused
and it is our job as a community to
help them succeed even when they
are weak.”
For more information and to share
your ideas about these policies,
come to the information session on
September 20th, 2016 at 4pm in Harris
214, You can also visit Meredith’s
website for more information on the
college’s Title IX policy: http://www.
meredith.edu/title-ix.
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Women of MC: Caitlyn Grimes
Sarah Smerko, Features Editor; Seung Pang, Staff Writer
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“Meredith College offers many opportunities for its students
to help them grow into strong individuals. I am very thankful for
these opportunities and education that Meredith provides. The
Going Strong Campaign has boosted my self-confidence and
potential, and I wouldn’t be the person I am without it. From the
inspiring professors, study abroad adventures, stimulating class
discussions, and leadership opportunities on and off campus, I
have been transformed into a strong individual. Meredith College
cultivates strength in all students. Here’s to you Meredith College!”
~ Caitlyn Grimes
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