Friday's Rant posted on a Saturday

This may not completely pertain to what I normally rant about on the blog...

The 'J' word, yes, J-Walking (I am still unsure of the correct definition). It is something that everyone on the planet has done at some point during their life. I was really 'ranted-off' by the article in the cadre that discusses the new fence put in place to end j-walking. I think that the money invested in the fence could have been used in many different ways to keep students safe. Anyway, here is my take on it (please not I just scuffled up some stairs and I am out of breathe):




and here is another students take...



Peace,
Kerrilynn

What's new at the DO

I attended a meeting at the Diversity Office on Friday regarding an amazing photo contest that will soon be under way. My job is to tell three other people to submit photos of diversity on campus, but I decided to not only tell three people about the contest, but to post it on the blog in hopes of getting some more participants.

The title of the contest is 'What does diversity mean to you?', and you can find out more information about it on the DO's website: http://upei.ca/studentservices/diversity-office/




Peace,
Kerrilynn

First ever 'field research'

I decided to do my first ever 'field research' for my rave this week, so I went about asking people 'what is feminism?'







Just to include, both students gave me permission to publish these video's on the blog.

Peace,
Kerrilynn

Movie Suggestion

Hey everybody!

Thought I'd make a quick post to recommend a film I watched last night called Finn's Girl.

Finn, the main character, is definitely a "babe beyond borders" as she is the head doctor of an abortion clinic. Throughout the movie she receives several threats and a few near death-experiences because of her profession. The movie accurately portrays the challenges surrounding abortion and has a nice twist at the end of it.

I won't tell too much about the plot but I definitely recommend checking out this film! Click on the links if you'd like more information about it!

Oh and PS It's Canadian!!

Martha

thinking about definitions and identities

So in the past week (less than actually - 4 days), i've had a number of different conversations with various students who've articulated some version of the following about different crosslisted courses they've taken: 'well it was a good course and all, but it's not a Women's Studies course' or 'it was a good X discipline course about women, but it wasn't a Women's Studies course' or 'i know it's a course about gender and sexuality and all, but it's not a Women's Studies course.' (Of course, i also hear the opposite p.o.v. too -- that 'such and such a course is a great WS course' :)). And i'm fascinated by this - especially since so many have also said at various times that it's hard to explain to people what Women's Studies is... So I'm interested... and wondering if we can have a discussion about this here in posts and comments? (or over beer at the Wave... both good :))

What makes something for you all 'a Women's Studies course?' What does it do that fills some criteria for you all?

Random half-formed thoughts as welcome as well-conceptualized and brilliant responses :)

Ann

Pictures of the Day

I came across these pictures in an email and just had to post them. I think they are so cute.

Peace,
Kerrilynn

Delay

I know I haven't been posting my vlogs for two weeks now but do not worry this week might be filled with fun. I have been having some computer problems so my videos are not uploading correctly. Sorry ladies.


Peace,
Kerrilynn