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Members of Mujeres Unidas manage a table at the Latina Heritage Month celebration in Adams Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Some hand out fliers, while others help serve refreshments.
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Co-presidents, Maria Meja and G.G. Huerta, give information about the upcoming events for month-long celebration.
Latina Heritage Month kicks off Heather McDaniel CHIEF NEWS EDITOR
Mujeres Unidas kicked off Latina Heritage Month, a celebration dedicated to the empowerment of Latinas and Latinos, during a lunchtime affair in Adam's Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 1 . The event featured live music, catered Mexican food and information about upcoming events during the month. G.G. Huerta and Maria Mejia, co-presidents of Mujeres Unidas, welcomed those gathered in the plaza and introduced Mills alumna Elena Duran, an internationally recognized Latina flutist from Oakland. Duran gave a small preview of her show, "Mexico of My Heart." Her full concert,with piano player Luis Zepeda, was performed that same evening in the Student Union. Before playing her flute, Duran
addressed the crowd. “I just want to say how proud I am to be back at Mills,” said Duran, who graduated in 1973 and is now US ambassador to Mexico City. As Duran preformed, those gathered ate Mexican food catered by a local taco truck. “We (wanted) to give them a little taste of Mexico,” Mejia said. “The food is great,” said a new member of Mujeres Unidas, firstyear student Raquel Juarez Cruz. “It reminds me of home.” Mejia and Huerta also informed everyone about various activities and events scheduled for the month. “We have about twelve events,” Mejia said. She also explained that Latina Heritage Month is there to create a “space where Latinas can feel appreciated.” The events include film screenings, a dinner at Founders, a song
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and dance workshop, a folk dance performance, a special dinner honoring Latina staff and faculty and an evening with an indigenous women's' textile collective. Many students, like Cruz, were excited to have an entire month dedicated to the celebration of Latinas. “I love it because it's Latin and I have Latina pride,” Cruz said, adding that she supports "anything that involves empowerment of Latinas and Latinos.” According to Mejia, the Ethnic Studies Department is co-sponsoring the festivities. Mujeres Unidas is also partnering with the Black Women Collective and the Muslim Student Association. “I think it's really great that Latinas and allies can come together and talk about how to empower ourselves,” said first-year Jasmine Hurtado, another new member of Mujeres Unidas.
Elena Duran addresses those attending the opening ceremonies in the Adams Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 1
Founders Commons open after renovations Heather McDaniel CHIEF NEWS EDITOR
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After almost a year of renovations, Founders re-opened to the Mills community on Aug. 23, with a bright new look. The updated dining area features outdoor seating, new cafeteria-style tables and chairs inside, salad and taqueria bars, as well as a seating area with couches. According to Campus Architect Karen Fiene and Assistant Vice President of Facilities, Auxiliaries
and Campus Planning Linda Zitzner, the project cost $1.5 million, which came out of a budget specifically for such investments. The renovations took place in two phases, which dealt first with infrastructure and demolition and then with interior issues. Although many students may have already seen the updated dining area, most of the other improvements to Founders took place behind the scenes. According to Jason Landau, General Manager of Mills' Bon
Appetit Services, one major infrastructure issue that had to be addressed was that of water damage. “There were a tremendous amount of leaks in the building,” Landau said. He explained that one of the main back walls suffered a severe amount of damage caused by leaks from the older refrigerator and freezers. A lot of the old kitchen equipment such as the dishwasher, see
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Sept 8, 2010
Writing Center opens its doors for fall
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The Writing Center staff gathers outside of Mills Hall for a group photo. Students can visit the Writing Center for help throughout all stages of their writing process.
Diana Arbas CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Writing Center altered its space in response to student feedback and revealed a new look when it opened for the fall semester on Aug. 30. There’s new furniture, for one. “I think the biggest surprise is going to be how the Writing Center looks this year,” Student Director Jessica Menkin said. Large desks used to occupy the space. “It just felt really authoritative and not like a tutoring session,” Menkin said. But now a round table and computer workspaces have replaced the previous setup. “Instead of feeling like an office, it feels like a writing center should feel.” Menkin said, “It’s a welcoming atmosphere.” The Writing Center is staffed by English Department MA and MFA candidates who help Mills students—undergraduate and graduate alike—develop stronger written communication skills. Tutor Diana Turken said students are welcome to come in for any writing assignment at any stage of the process, “from the bare bones to the polishing at the end.” Raquel Fay, another tutor, said students’ work won’t be done for
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them, but the graduate students who work at the Writing Center will “help you get to the next level in your writing, be an extra set of eyes and kind of train you to do it yourself for the next time.” While a student can write on her or his own with a copy of the MLA Handbook or a good reference website, the Writing Center adds a human touch. “You can’t really have a dialogue with your computer or MLA book,” said Turken. “But we’re people. You’re able to come to a place where there are people, who are kind of having—or had—the same experience as you, who can discuss things, work things out. A student’s Writing Center experience, Menkin said, would involve more than just sitting down with a tutor and working. “There’s coffee offered. There are treats,” said Menken. “We’re going to get stress balls, so if you’re freaking out you can squeeze that stress ball while you’re working on your paper.” The coffee, treats and friendly furniture are all part of the Writing Center’s new look and feel this fall. Menkin said the changes won’t stop there. Students can look forward to a Writing Center blog, which would feature online grammar lessons. Next semester, there are plans to give workshops on MLA citation, grammar and writ-
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ing personal statements for graduate school applications. These changes have been initiated in response to students’ written feedback, the good and the bad. For instance, Menkin said, students complained that 30-minute tutor sessions were too short, so the sessions have increased to 45 minutes this fall.
While a student can write on her or his own with a copy of the MLA Handbook or a good reference website, the Writing Center adds a human touch. Merkin said that so far the changes seemed to be working really well. “Our tutors are really, really anxious to help students,” she said. “They’re really excited about working with them.” Even so, some students might not stop by the Writing Center anytime soon.
Maya Harary, transfer student, hasn’t heard of the Writing Center and thinks she might not need the resource. She’s nearly done with her general education requirements and now takes all biology classes. “Just because I don’t have any English classes in my future and I already consider myself a pretty good writer,” she said, “I probably wouldn’t go to the Writing Center. The tutoring I need is definitely more technical stuff.” But Harary still thinks it’s great that the Writing Center is there. “It’s really helpful for anyone who’s second-guessing their work, just to have another person looking at it, whether or not it’s a tutor.” Sophomore Llesenia Bolorin, on the other hand, said there should be more faculty involvement when students tutor other students. Although she hasn’t used the Writing Center, Bolorin has worked with an on-campus peer tutor for another subject. “The peer tutor was as helpful as she could be,” Bolorin said, “but it felt like she could only go to a certain extent.” Bolorin said tutors are still students themselves. “They’re still interpreting (the material) more or less from my perspective. But when that question gets stuck, the person still leaves stuck. And that’s not fun. Maybe just having a professor on hand would help.”
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Still, Bolorin likes knowing that the Writing Center is there if she needs it - though she doesn't need it right now. “I’m not writing thesis papers or anything huge,” she said. “I don’t feel intimidated by my work yet, and that’s what people go there for, right, help with writing. You know, I haven’t been.” Franchesca White, English MA candidate, hasn’t been either, but she’s had some good experiences with tutoring at the other colleges she’s been to. And she’ll definitely use the Writing Center at Mills. “I have to start writing a thesis,” White said. “I have to start writing 20-page essays. Even if my peers are tutoring me, their feedback is going to be very important to me.” Fay, White’s peer at the Writing Center, acknowledged that everyone experiences fear when it comes to writing. “It’s personal. It’s your baby. It’s something you’ve come up with. It’s always hard getting advice, needing help or maybe sometimes stepping back from your own work.” Fay said she has that problem too. “I think the important thing to emphasize is that we don’t judge. “We’re not that scary. I promise.” For more information about the Center, visit Writing www.mills.edu/student_services/w riting_center.
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Renewable fuel station opens in downtown Oakland Lauren-Marie Sliter BREAKING NEWS EDITOR Oakland is now one of ten cities in California to host a renewable fuel station. The station sells both biodiesel and E85 ethanol fuels. In the six days since its opening on Aug. 23, the renewable fuel station saw around 40 customers, according to Mark Prentice, s p o k e s p e r s o n for Propel. Sanjiv Pacel, one of the owners of the gas station, said this is a "pretty good number to begin with." He expects more people will use the renewable fuel station as word gets out about its opening. "There is a huge demand in California," said Prentice of the two alternatives to gasoline that Propel offers. Located at the Chevron station on Grand Avenue in downtown Oakland, it is owned by Propel, an American clean fuel retailer. According to Propel's website, its renewable fuel stations provide both E85 ethanol and biodiesel. E85 ethanol is a mixture of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline derived from the fermentation of starch and
sugars in plants such as corn and switch grass. Biodiesel is a fuel made of 100% renewable resources such as soybeans, canola and mustard seed. While biodiesel is compatible with any diesel engine, E85 ethanol must be used with a Flex Fuel vehicle, a car with an engine that is able to use both gasoline and ethanol. A list of compatible vehicles can be found on Propel's website. In general, the Flex Fuel vehicles available are versions of a car company's most expensive models. For example, Toyota offers three Flex Fuel SUVs, all models with the largest fuel intake (5.7 liters, as opposed to 4.6) and with 4-wheel drive, driving up the price of the vehicle. This does mean, however, that there is no additional cost between the regular gas tank and the Flux Fuel tank. This price increase is offset by E85 ethanol prices. According to Prentice, the Oakland Propel station was selling E85 ethanol for $2.49 per gallon in the last week of August. This was about 80 cents less than traditional fuel costs. The renewable fuel stations also open up new markets for their
location partners. By creating a partnership with independent gas station owners, Propel hopes to make using renewable fuels as convenient as using traditional ones. "I think the future is in renewable fuels," said Pacel, who partnered with Propel in order to delve into the new market of environmentally friendly fuels.
There are Propel fuel stations in San Jose, Fremont and Oakland, with a new station opening in Berkeley. "It makes sense for drivers," said Prentice. "Until recently, people haven't had a choice at the pump." Drivers will soon be getting even more opportunity to choose at the pump. According to Prentice, Propel has received a 10.9 million dollar grant from the US
Department of Energy in order to expand its enterprise. “This grant brings a new choice to Californians looking to do their part to reduce our nation’s dependency on imported oil and help meet the state’s emission reduction goals,” said Matt Horton, CEO of Propel Fuels, in a statement released on Aug. 31. A recent press release stated Propel's plans to build a total of 75 renewable fuel stations across California with its grant and $16 million of its own investment. There are currently Propel fuel stations in San Jose, Fremont along with the new Oakland location, with a fourth station soon opening in Berkeley. These fuel stations, referred to as "clean fuel points," are themselves built to be environmentallyfriendly, according to Propel's website. The clean fuel points are designed to be small enough to fit onto already-developed land, such as currently existing gas stations. The stations also use recycled aluminum for rain canopies. The new fuel station is a bit of a mystery on Mills campus, however. "This is actually the first I heard about the fuel station, so unfortu-
nately I don’t have a comment other than to say that this is great news!" said Christina McWhorter, Mills College's garden coordinator, in an e-mail. A few Mills students take advantage of renewable fuels such as biodiesel. "I have been delighted with my biodiesel experience," said Sienne Wildwind, a sophomore at Mills, in an e-mail. "My biodiesel is safe to handle and store, it is non-toxic and is made from used oil like waste from chip factories ... I love biodiesel!" Wildwind drives a Volkswagen from 2004 and has been purchasing her biodiesel from the BioFuel Oasis in Berkeley. "I've not even heard of this place in Oakland until now. I'll be sure to check it out but I'm loyal to the Biofuel Oasis," she said. Louise Leck, a senior at Mills, owns a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. She has been using biodiesel as well, but has run into some problems with the fuel. "In the beginning we had fuel filter problems until we figured out algae was growing in the fuel tank" said Leck. She plans on her next car being electric.
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Propel’s renewable fuel station, installed at the Chevron gas station on Grand Avenue in downtown Oakland. A Prius is parked behind at a Zip car location.
Signs at the new Propel station show the price difference between gasoline and renewable fuels.
Founders reopens after renovations Founders from page 1
convection ovens, freezers and produce coolers were replaced with more energy efficient options - "to the extent that they can be," Fiene said. Fiene explained that she wasn't sure how energy efficient certain appliances like steamer pots could be. Along with the updated equipment, a new baking area is still being finished. The area will be used to make homemade items such as muffins, breads, and scones, Landau said. Other improvements like new stairs, a sturdier deck and more handicap accessibility were at the top of the agenda as well. “One of the biggest things we were working on last year was handicapped parking,” Landau said. More handicapped parking was added behind the building and the bathrooms were relocated upstairs
in an effort to make on-campus dining more accessible. Other exterior features include a new pathway leading up to a more formal entry, with outdoor seating. “The outdoor seating has been a huge hit,” said Landau who noticed that many students had been taking advantage of the option. Seating and new kitchen appliances weren't the only changes to take place though - the menu also underwent a makeover. Landau said the deli section now has a new “street food” concept, featuring foods like tortas, falafels and Vietnamese sandwiches, that would normally be sold by local street vendors. The options area now only carries produce grown within 150 miles of Mills. Landau, Zitzner and Fiene reported positive student, staff and faculty reactions to all of the changes.
“The students absolutely loved it,” Landau said. “So far it has been overwhelmingly favorable." Zitzner added that "feedback from faculty and staff was the same." There were a few complaints, however. Sophomore Mackenzie Bean, who works at Founders, expressed her annoyance over the new chairs. "I have to rearrange the chairs to (alternate) orange, gray," she said. Other students also took a critical stance. "I feel like there's less seating," said Lynora Garner, Sophomore. While the bulk of the renovations have been completed, some projects still in the works include better labels to indicate where local produce originated from, as well as installing overhead chandelierstyle lighting and umbrellas for the outdoor seating areas.
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The newly designed seating inside and outside of Founders.
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Mills gears up for a month of cultural celebrations Tea Shop, Suzie’s Latina Heritage Month kicks off with a performance by Elena Duran
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Upcoming Latina/o Heritage Month 2010 Events:
Lauren-Marie Sliter BREAKING NEWS EDITOR According to Jason Landau, the General Manager of Mills' Bon Appetit Services, the Tea Shop is now making all of its food from scratch. "Even the pickles are homemade," said Landau. While much of the Deli menu remains the same, a few signature items have been added. Due to previous problems with long lines of students wanting their morning coffee, the Tea Shop has hired a barista to work at the espresso machine exclusively from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., according to Landau. Cafe Suzie's has also updated its menu, now replacing its previously crepe-heavy carte du jour with homemade soups and salads. Students have the option of enjoying their soup in a bread bowl. "The soups are good," said Mackenzie Bean, a sophomore at Mills.
ÒCoraz n del Tiempo: A Journey into the Heart of Zapatista Resistance!Ó in Spanish with English subtitles. Film Showing 7:00 pm, Thursday, Sept. 9 Student Union Second Saturday Extravaganza 1:00-4:00, Saturday, Sept. 11 Toyon Meadow Dinner Honoring Latina Heritage Month 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 15 Founders Hall ÒIndigenous Women: The Forgotten Face of the Immigration DebateÓ La Red Xicana Ind gena (Xicana Indigenous WomenÕs Network) 7:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 15 Student Union
To accompany the soups and salads, Cafe Suzie's is also selling five different kinds of chai as well as shaken ice teas. Landau said it has been 3 years since the menus have changed on campus. "It has been a long time," he said. His preference is to update the menus every couple of years. Another reason for the changes was affordability. While the Tea Shop carries more expensive "meals" that come with a side, customers can also purchase single items, such as the Junior Burger, for less. "We tried to make things less expensive," said Landau. "If you need something inexpensive, we have that everywhere now." Despite these efforts, many students miss certain items from the old menus. "I'm really upset that there are no veggie burgers" said sophomore Lynora Garner. Other items that are missed are the sweet potato fries and the crepes from Cafe Suzie's.
BOMBA! Afro-Puerto Rican Percussion, Song and Dance Workshop 7:00 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 21 Student Union Folkloric Dancers 12:15 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 22 Suzanne Adams Plaza Dance 9:00 pmÐ1:00 am, Friday, Sept. 24 Student Union Dinner Honoring Latina Staff and Faculty 6:00 pm, Monday, Sept. 27 Reinhardt Alumni House
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Top photo: Elena Durán plays music in front of black and white film clips, on Sept 1. Middle: Distinguished pianist and long-time friend, Luis Zepeda, partners up with Durán to perform at the event. Bottom: Audience view of the Mexico of My Heart concert in the Student Union. Be sure to check www.thecampanil.com for in-depth coverage of the event.
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In Memoriam
Sept. 8, 2010
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Mills College remembers...
Former president Virginia Smith Stephanie Scerra FEATURES EDITOR
Virginia Smith, a former president of Mills College whose avid support of higher education made her one of the top 50 most influential leaders in the field in a 1975 poll, died Friday, Aug. 27. At age 87, Smith passed away in her family’s hometown of Alamo, Calif. Smith’s year-long tenure as act-
ing president began in 1990, just after students sported shirts that read “Better Dead Than Coed” in protest of the Board of Trustees’ attempt to make Mills coeducational. Smith led a campus with a passion for women’s issues, a campus willing to strike to keep the College for women. President Holmgren, then Janet McKay, took over the presidency shortly thereafter. According to a memorandum
by Ramon S. Torrecilha, the current acting head of the College, Smith asserted “the environment of a women’s college provides a special freedom of devlopment. Anyone who has had any contact with women’s education knows it’s a different process. It would be great if, at some point, every woman could have some of this, sense the freedom of it.” Current President Janet L.
Holmgren attributes much of Mills’ and other colleges’ advancements during the time to Smith’s dedication to university schooling. “She was a highly regarded administrator and public policy scholar whose innovative ideas and strategies have greatly improved opportunity and excellence in higher education,” Homgren said in Torrecilha’s memorandum. In remembrence of Virginia
Smith, the Campanil Staff has selected an article from the May 3, 1991 issue of The Mills College Weekly. In it, Smith bids farewell to fellow students, faculty and staff alike before retiring from her presidency and taking on a position with the Board of Trustees. Through the article, the Campanil Staff intends to allow former president Smith to say goodbye one last time and in her own words.
COURTESY OF THE MILLS COLLEGE WEEKLY, MAY 3, 1991
Former president Virginia Smith bids farewell to Mills College students, faculty and staff after her decision to return to and be a member of the Board of Trustees.
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Sept. 8, 2010
Arts & Features
Studs and spikes Deep-rooted Japanese band to perform in Oakland Christina Macias ASST. DEISGN EDITOR
If KISS were to raise a child with David Bowie, teach it to use an electric guitar, then send it to Japan to do whatever it wanted, the result would be “Visual Kei.” A sub-genre of Japanese rock, Visual Kei can be roughly described as a cross between glam rock and electro-pop with strong roots in speed metal and punk. While popular in Japan in the 1980s and early 1990s, Visual Kei didn’t see its big break until the early 2000s, when it quickly gained a large, dedicated following both in Japan and overseas. The boom has prompted several neo-Visual Kei musicians – such as Miyavi, Dir en Grey and D'espairsRay – to tour within the U.S., with sets that have met the artists with warm, enthusiastic crowds. Among the many newcomers is the “Founding Fathers of Visual Kei,” a band otherwise
known as X Japan, who will be performing at the Fox Theatre in Oakland on Sep. 28. “The fact that X Japan chose a venue in Oakland to perform makes me respect them even more,” said Mills College student Malena Du Bois when she heard about the upcoming concert. “Most groups of their success skip over Oakland for San Francisco without even a second glance.” X Japan was founded in Chiba, Japan by childhood friends Yoshiki Hayashi and Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama in 1982. It began as a high school garage band named NOISE. They chose the name "X" as a placeholder until they could think of a better name, and then they decided on "X Japan" in 1992. That same year, X Japan reached its final line-up: Toshi on vocals, hide on lead guitar, Pata on rhythm guitar, Heath on bass and Yoshiki on drums and piano. Due to the radical nature of their image, lyrics and musical
style, no label would take them past their first single "I’ll Kill You" (1985). So in the tradition of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, X founded its own label: EXTASY Records. Through EXTASY, it produced its second single “Orgasm” (1986) and its first album Vanishing Vision (1988). From that point forward, X’s rare combination of piano ballads and speed metal played almost constantly on the radio. Its 1994 album Art of Life just a single track stretching 30 minutes, a veritable rock symphony. Despite its popularity, X Japan disbanded in 1997, citing artistic differences. During the interim, the members mostly focused on solo work, but Yoshiki once mentioned discussing a revival with hide sometime in the year 2000. However, these plans were tragically circumvented by hide’s death on May 2, 1998. Nine years later, in 2007, X
Japan shocked thousands by announcing its reunion to create the end theme for Saw IV. The song “I.V.” was an instant hit on iTunes, topping the charts worldwide. The bands comeback sparked the interest of not only devoted fans, but of curious listeners overseas – especially online. Katrin X Japan began as an American and a German’s fan site in 2000 and has since had over 958,000 hits. Similarly, fan site Xplosion-Online attracts fans from so many backgrounds that it’s available in seven different languages. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Myspace feature over 117,000 fans, 35,800 followers and 4,800,000 profile views respectively. The bands first U.S. performance was on the main stage at Lollapalooza 2010. X Japan’s concert in Oakland will be the second stop of the North American leg of its World Tour, a surprising choice for a band with so much success and only one U.S. concert preced-
ing it. “They’ve sold out huge auditoriums around the world, and having them come to Downtown Oakland is like having a younger, finer Parliament Funkadelic with bigger hair and even more neon color schemes setting up their equipment in my backyard!” Du Bois said. But for U.S. fans like Du Bois, the band is simply fulfilling a promise Toshi once gave. “As you are always here for us, X will always be there for you, so never give up on your dreams.” X is here for its U.S. fans, even the ones in the often-overlooked city of Oakland.
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COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONS
Top: X-Japan performs one of three reunion concerts at the Tokyo Dome. These perfomances marked the band’s revival after a ten-year disbandment due to artistic differences. Bottom: Thousands of devoted fans gather for one of X-Japan’s concerts in Hong Kong. Lights flash in the shape of an “X,” the rock band’s symbol. Find more stories, photos, videos and live updates at www.thecampanil.com
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Mills too cool for other schools Shelby Gibbs CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Mills College is officially cool. Sierra Magazine has ranked Mills as one of the most environmentally-friendly schools in the nation in its annual “Coolest Schools” survey. This is the first year Mills College has received recognition for its sustainability efforts. For the fourth year in a row, 900 universities and colleges across the nation were asked to submit a questionnaire regarding their efforts to go green. Out of 162 respondents, Mills College tied for 84th-place with Drexel University and the University of Florida, earning itself a spot on the coveted Top 100 list.
“What’s cool about Mills? The community of students, staff and faculty that create a culture of sustainability at Mills. I enjoy ... basking in the work we did as a community to improve our campus ecosystem.” There are a number of factors that gave Mills an extra edge in the competition this year, including the AC Transit EasyPass program which began in fall 2009. Payment for the new unlimited AC Transit pass was included in student fees, making public transportation a cheap and easy option for commuter and residential students. “Functionally, having the AC Transit pass … for all students is really innovative,” said Emma Casper, a sophomore biopsychology major who drove to school while waiting for her EasyPass, but plans on using AC Transit at least three times a week. Similarly, Mills College’s large use of recycling and compost bins won favor among students. “On a simpler level, I like how (the school) breaks down components of trash, and you really have to think about what you toss out,” Casper said. “Not all schools would have the compost bins that we have everywhere,” said Jamie Aurand, a sophomore English major. “Maybe they would have recycling bins, but not as much as we have here.”
Recycling and composting are at the forefront of Recycling Manager Britta Bullard’s hope for implementing the four R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle and rot – to make Mills an even more sustainable campus. "The recycling and composting programs are growing every year, and I envision Mills College climbing the ranks in the RecycleMania this year," Bullard said. "A highlight for me over the last year has been the installing of outdoor compost bins in the Plaza and the development of resource recovery stations and events." Mills’ commitment to waste management earned big points with Avital Binshtock and Kyle Boelte, the co-writers of the Sierra Magazine article. They gave Mills a perfect score for its high waste diversion rate, meaning most of the waste produced at Mills doesn’t go to a landfill. “Most schools are not close to 60 percent, so Mills stood out,” Binshtock said. She also praised the college’s goal of reducing campus waste to 0 percent. While Mills College achieved an honorable ranking, staff see definite room for improvement. Specifically, Bullard would like to see "a bike culture with resources on campus. My vision is a weekly 'bike kitchen,'" which would make available bike-repair supplies and more bike racks. Staff would also like to improve in investments, an area in which Sierra Magazine ranked Mills poorly. The investments category measures where schools invest their endowment funds. Schools investing in environmental causes receive high marks. According to Binshtock, Mills College’s investments were too vague to receive credit. Now that Mills College officially ranks among the “coolest” colleges in the country, exactly how cool is it compared to other colleges and universities? Aurand called attention to the subjectivity of the ranking. “I wouldn’t judge a campus based on whether it’s ‘cool.’ Other people think having parties is cool. We don’t really have parties, but I wouldn’t say Mills is uncool,” Aurand said. Casper, who recently transferred, finds the passion and drive of Mills students and faculty especially “cool.”
“Everyone … here has a passion (for) what they’re studying and doing. They’re looking forward,” Casper said. Bullard, however, finds "coolness" in the College in the same place Sierra Magazine does: in the on-campus sustainability efforts. "What's cool about Mills? The community of students, staff and faculty that create a culture of sustainability at Mills," she said. "I enjoy cooling off after a day of pulling invasive plant species from the campus creek restoration sites, drinking water from my reusable metal water bottle and basking in the work we did as a community to improve our campus ecosystem." Local schools on the magazine’s list included the University of California, Berkeley with a rank of 31 and San Francisco State University with a rank of 69.
PHOTOS BY SHELBY GIBBS
Top: Recycling and compost bins make Mills College one of Sierra Magazine’s Top 100 Coolest Schools. Middle: Sophomore Miranda Felix (left), Britta Bullard (middle) and sophomore Emily Csikszentmihalyi (right) promote sustainability at the Toyon Meadow Block Party last Thursday. Bottom: Mills student Mel Holmes uses her AC Transit EasyPass on her way to and from the College. Find more stories, photos, videos and live updates at www.thecampanil.com
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Sports & Health
Sept. 8, 2010
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The seven cross country runners resting after the mile-long scrimmage. The team also competed this past Saturday against Notre Dame de Namur University.
Cross country competes against Holy Names University in mile scrimmage
and ending the sprint just Bonnie Horgos SPORTS & HEALTH EDITOR beyond the Richards
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Angie Sandoval was the first Mills runner to complete the race.
The Mills College cross country team sprinted into the fall semester with a mile scrimmage last Wednesday. Six members of the team competed against Holy Names University, running through campus
Road parking lot. Angie Sandoval, in her third season, was the first Mills runner to pass the final orange cones, snatching third overall in the race at 6:08. “The race was good,” said the 4+1 MBA student. “It was a reminder
to my body on what racing and faster paced runs feel like.” The final times of the fifteen runners ranged from 6:30 to 9:54. The team began practicing on the first day of school, running one and a half hours per day, five days per week. Despite the short amount of time
practicing, cross country coach Laché Bailey said she was impressed with the runners. “So far it’s been really good,” Bailey said. “A lot of new people, a couple returners—one went to nationals last year. The race went well.” Next on the cross country team’s list?
The Mills Invitational at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18. They want 50 volunteers to time runners, hand out water and breakfast and stand along the course. People interested can sign up in front of Bailey’s office, room 108 in Haas Pavilion.
A simple recipe for success: homemade granola Ashley Shaffer CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This granola recipe is a super-duper rough estimate for the lazy cook, because I basically just throw everything in and adjust by looks and taste. Ingredients: - A couple handfuls of oatmeal (Not instant, not steel-cut.) - Handful of chopped nuts (Any kind! Walnuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia, seriously, whatever you have on hand or is your favorite.) - Handful of chopped dehydrated fruit (I don’t dehydrate the fruit alongside the oatmeal, I either use something I already dehydrated or dried fruit from Trader Joe’s. And again, whatever you like: cranberries, apricots, raisins, pineapple, mango, blueberries, etc. Just make sure the fruit is chopped into little pieces.) - Ground flax seed (If you
have it, add it!) - Wheatgerm (Again, if you have it add it!) - Chia seeds/pumpkin seeds/anything seeds (Seriously, this is the point where I’m throwing in stuff from around the kitchen that is healthy or tasty.) - A spoonful of coconut oil (Maybe melt it a bit in the microwave first to make it easier to mix. Also, feel free to add more or less after you mix it all up a bit.) - Couple dollops of maple syrup (Or agave. Or honey. Not too much, though. When you dehydrate, the sweetness intensifies.) - Splash of vanilla extract (Like everything else, this is optional for you. But this is never optional for me.) Directions: Mix all of this together. Everything should be damp and evenly coated with the maple syrup/coconut oil/vanilla, but not dripping wet by any means. If you have a dehydrator,
this is where you spread the mixture out on your trays (use parchment paper if you don’t have plastic liners) and leave it alone for half a day. If you DON’T have a dehydrator but DO have an oven, spread out your mixture on a baking sheet and set your oven to its lowest setting. It’s helpful to leave the oven door a little bit open in order to get some air flowing, as you aren’t cooking, but rather dehydrating. Like I said, this is basically a cop-out recipe, because for me granola is kind of a see-how-it-goes thing. You can add-in or take-out any of the ingredients. I’ve heard some people mix in peanut butter, add coconut flakes, or use other crazy kinds of nuts and seeds. The whole point is to throw together some tasty ingredients and see what turns out. Then, throw it in some BONNIE HORGOS milk, add it to some yogurt, mix it into applesauce, what- Shaffer, displaying her quick and easy granola recipe. She uses a dehydrator, but the cereal can easily be created in an oven. ever you want!
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Events & Information
September 9, 2010
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Thursday
Internship & Volunteer Fair When: 12 p.m. Where: Adams Plaza Contact: Pooja Sharma 510-430-2394
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Garden Gathering When: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Where: Community Garden Contact: Christina McWhorter 510-430-2230
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Walking Tour of the Castro What:Tour the Castro district When: 11 a.m. Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, under the rainbow flag Contact: sfcityguides.org Sunday
Bach & His French Contemporaries When: 4 p.m. Where: Littlefield Concert Hall, Free
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Second Saturday Extravaganza What: Enjoy dancing, entertainment and food When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Toyon Meadow
Impressionist Paris: City of Light What: Exhibit featuring art from Impressionist-era Paris When: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Legion of Honor Museum, $6 with student ID
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Gaia Open House What: Come see the new addition to the garden! When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where:Gaia House, Community Garden
Asian Art Museum Discount Day: $5 admission When: 5 p.m. Where:200 Larkin St, San Francisco Contact: 415-581-3500
Garden Gathering When: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Where: Community Garden Contact: Christina Mcwhorter 510-430-2230
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Roc-N-Bowl What: Bowl for only $1.50 per game. When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Albany Bowl, 540 San Pablo Ave., Albany
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BOMBA! What:Afro-Puerto Rican percussion and dance workshop When:7 p.m. Where: Student Union
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Roc-N-Bowl What: Bowl for only $1.50 per game. When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Albany Bowl, 540 San Pablo Ave., Albany
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Cross Country Invitational When: 10 a.m. Where: Mills Campus Contact:athletics@mills.edu
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Folkloric Dance What: Dancing & Dessert When: 12:15 p.m. Where: Adams Plaza
Health Fair: What: Get health info, flu shots and more! When: 11 a.m. Where: Toyon Meadow Contact: Kim Baranek 510-430-2260
Helen Thomas Anna Quindlen
Ellen Goodman Mark Twain
Joan Didion
Diane Sawyer Hunter S. Thompson
Ernest Hemingway
Gloria Steinem Truman Capote
COME JOIN THE RANKS OF GREAT JOURNALISTS e-mail Tara Nelson: eic@thecampanil.com for more information Stop by Rothwell room 157 Monday nights at 6 p.m. to pick up stories and share ideas! All majors wanted, no experience needed. Find more stories, photos, videos and live updates at www.thecampanil.com.
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Opinions & Editorial
Sept.8th, 2010
Editorial
Question of The Week
by Lauren Soldano
Hipsterization and its (Dys)Content(s) here I was, spending a relaxing Saturday night in the company of friends without a care in the world. Suddenly it happened—so quickly I barely had time to flinch. I was confronted with none other than the dreaded “H” word. I can’t remember exactly how it happened. Maybe we were talking about our various aesthetics. Maybe I suggested a group outing to First Friday. That might have done it. Who knows. All I can remember are those fateful words: “You’re totally a hipster, Lauren.” Aghast, I leapt from my chair. “No! Hipsters are apolitical snobs obsessed with being supposedly 'ironic'! I may partake in snobbery but I am not apolitical and I never really even say the word irony out loud -- I am definitely not a hipster.” My defense, a very circular one, did little to dissuade my audience. Perhaps it was my mullet, perhaps it was my excessive ciga-
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rette smoking. Regardless, the word continued to echo in my head long after the night was over. Desperate to disprove this label, I consulted the internet. After rushing to complete an “Are You A Hipster?” quiz, I was horrified to find glaring, irrefutable evidence. The page declared my hipster-dom loud and clear, with a taunting “sweet jesus, you’re a ##### hipster” subheading. Unbelievable. I had to do something but it seemed that I was caught in a disidentification dilemma. According to many a cheesy dating website survey, urbandictionary.com, a few close pals and other trusted sources, claiming that one is not a hipster only serves to prove that you are one. There was no way out. Indeed, to be or not to be a hipster is a Catch-22. I can’t help but still feel disqualified: I am too cheap to shop at American Apparel, I have no tattoos or pierc-
ings, and I don’t have a blog -- yet. In the meantime, I will try to be grateful that my own Catch-22 doesn’t require faking jaundice or going on bombing missions. This probably won’t work for long thanks to my new mental preoccupation with whether I am a YouKnow-What or not, but I’ll give it a try.
What or who was the downfall of your summer productivity? “Frozen yogurt. I went once a week. Actually I went more than once a week.” — Jenny Saechao, first-year “A puppy named Toby. I was supposed to be doing an online chemistry course but instead I ended up at the dog park for hours.” — Ivy Cook, senior “An ominous man otherwise known as my boss.”
Although unable to fully embrace the whole “hipster” thing, the author of this piece does openly identify as a cyborg.
—Rachel Kennedy,
O PEN F ORUM Dear Mills Community, I write this letter, first of all, in homage to all the authors I have studied during my time here at Mills. Writing, or "l’écriture," as they say in French, represents an outlet, a voice for those who are not being heard. I have learned this from my classes in French and Francophone Studies, which have allowed me to discover the world through a new perspective. When I first came to Mills I had the intention of becoming an International Relations major. However, during my first language class in Caribbean Literature, I was exposed to the many facets of life and the world accessible to the student of language. I soon switched my major to French and have found the department, the teachers and the courses immensely rewarding. I am sorry to say that due to budget cuts our language department is in danger of being down-sized and the language requirement removed. Thus it is very important that our community demonstrate, through whatever methods available to us, the integral position of language studies and its significance in helping Mills women become world citizens. Through my study of post-colonial theory I am now able to identify those structures in society which encourage ethnocentric and imperialistic thinking. Post-colonial theory shifts responsibility from the oppressed to the oppressors, while at the same time enabling individuals to recognize those structures and institutions that are most in need of change. This approach to analyzing society and power
demands we appreciate the perspectives of cultures that are not our own, and to this end a person must have the knowledge of a foreign language. Proficiency in a foreign language is invaluable in our rapidly globalizing world. To become proactive citizens in an international community, we must have the ability to engage in a dialogue with a diversity of peoples.
“An appreciation of languages signifies an appreciation of another culture, and therefore a recognition of that culture. It is an affirmation of the culture’s humanity and is also a sign of respect.”
A dialogue is absolutely indispensable to conflict resolution. In order to open a dialogue, however, there has to be mutual respect on both sides. An understanding of both sides of a situation is essential to any potential conflict resolution. This, of course, requires an understanding of the other party’s language. Learning a language requires so much more than simply learning grammar; it requires an understanding of a culture. Studying a language is akin to studying life. An appreciation of languages signifies an appreciation of another culture, and therefore a recognition of that culture. It is an affirmation of the culture’s humanity and is also a sign of respect. This understanding, forged through communication, has the potential to create
bonds between cultures that are based on equality and not superiority. This letter is an appeal to all of you who have come to college to receive an education that is not exclusively concentrated in a particular field but concerned with the world and your place in that world. I beseech you, as a fellow student, to add your voice to those who desire to strengthen the bonds between countries and who wish to contribute to an ideal: the ideal of a global community where understanding exists between even the most dissimilar and disparate cultures. I appeal to your sensibility, as a student of the world, to not let the doors close upon our language department, but instead to help it flourish. Please help by showing your support by using your voice. This is an appeal to those who are educated -- to those who have the ability to see the worth of a strong language department. This letter is intended to hold the mirror up to the current situation. It is also a call to action because it is you, as strong Mills women, who have the power to make a difference. I’m proud to call myself a Mills woman and to call you my colleagues. Sincerely,
Arianne Peterson, Senior French and Francophone Studies Major
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“My little brother.” —Leslie Rickerd, senior
“Me.” —Dwight Morgan, parent of Julia Morgan Student and Frequent Campus-Goer
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Opinions & Editorial
Sept. 8th, 2010
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HOW TO.... A New Bi-Weekly Advice Column by Stephanie Scerra
“How To Have A Long-Distance Relationship� Thanksgiving, winter and spring and he/she comes to you three other times this year. As long as you recognize it's a long-distance relationship - and as long as both of you are okay with that - you won't feel let down when things aren't the way they were when you two were living in the same area.
Tip #2: Use technology to your advantage...
You were high school sweethearts, Prom King and Queen, forbidden lovers, summer lovers. Regardless of what you were then, it's hard to figure out what you are now. With you away at school, the only way you can describe your relationship is "long-distance." Everyone tells you distance is hard, maybe even impossible. So is it doable? What does it take to have a successful long-distance relationship? I'm no expert, but my boyfriend and I went the distance last year. In fact, it went so well that we're doing it again this year. Here are five tricks that worked for me and Ted so far and continue to work for us today. Tip #1: Be honest about what you want and what you can have.
A wise friend once told me the reason most long-distance relation
ships don't work is because couples refuse to acknowledge their relationship is long-distance. There is nothing worse than having expectations that cannot be met. Back home, you hung out every night. Now that you're a six-hour drive away, spending time together that often is unrealistic. Take the time to sit down and talk to your boy/girlfriend and outline what you want out of the relationship. Maybe you want goodmorning and night phone calls. Maybe you want to visit each other, but if you do, keep it to a minimum. Depending on how far away from each other the two of you are, the time and money costs can be huge. The last thing you want to do is create stress on your relationship by trying to meet each other halfway home every weekend. Instead, set up realistic and logical visits. Maybe you visit him/her during the three major breaks -
There are serious benefits to living in the 21st century, one of which is instant communication. While you and your honey may be apart, it's getting easier and easier to stay in touch. Catch-up on the phone while you walk to and from class. Keep up that game of PunchBuggy you've been playing since the day you met by sending a pix message every time you see a slugbug drive by. Send a flirtatious ecard the next time you're on the Web. But if you do nothing else, you must use Skype. Nothing comes closer to being face-to-face than a video call, and with the screen share feature, you can even watch this season of House together like you used to. Best of all, it's free. Tip #3: ...but still do some things old-fashioned.
As much as you may enjoy seeing your sweetheart's smile over Skype, nothing can replace a classic love letter. Send the occasional, over-the-top billet-doux, complete with vibrant stationary, a spritz of
perfume and a sticker (or a kiss) to seal the envelope. Target features hand-made cards by All in the Cards for just a dollar and Barnes & Noble sells stationary sets with letters, envelopes and seals. Don't forget to send a few care packages as well. Send him/her a custom chocolate bar with crazy ingredients like crystallized rose petals, graham crackers or Sour Patch kids from Chocomize. Or send them a Build-a-Bear with a voice chip inside. Packages can be as elaborate or as inexpensive as you like, especially when you get your packaging from the Reuse Depot. Tip #4: Be open.
With your partner miles away and therefore unable to pick up on your emotions, it's tempting to keep the negative ones to yourself. However, it's important to vocalize how you're feeling - good and bad frequently. Long-distance relationships lack most of the physical aspects of traditional romances, which makes keeping the emotional part of the relationship healthy absolutely crucial to your success. While it may be easy to keep problems to yourself when your boy/girlfriend isn't around to see you fuming, secrets and frustrations can cause major damage in the long run. Keep it candid. Agree to have an open dialogue whenever you get upset, right when you get upset. Tip #5: Know your limits.
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Let's face it: When you're in a relationship, other people don't just vanish. That girl in your science class still has a cute smile; that E.F. boy still makes you blush. What ultimately makes a relationship work or not work is your ability to answer this question honestly: Even with these other attractive people available, would I still prefer to be with who I'm with now? Only pursue a long-distance relationship - or any serious relationship, for that matter - if your answer is yes. It takes a certain type of person to commit to a long-distance relationship, and even after a person decides to go the distance, circumstances can change. Know your limits. Know when it's time to keep pushing forward, and know when it's time to call it quits. Know when your answer is yes, I want to be with this person and when it's no, this isn't working anymore.
Looking back on the twoyears Ted and I have been together, I consider myself really lucky. Although a little less than half of the relationship has taken place with me up at Mills and him back home in Redondo Beach, we've managed to have a loving, healthy relationship. While my story isn't necessarily the norm, it is the possibility. "Distance" doesn't automatically equate to "break-up." Let distance make you two stronger. As French writer Roger de Bussy-Rabutin once said, "Absence is to love what wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small, it kindles the great."
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Sports & Health
Sept. 8, 2010
Volleyball welcomes new members, plays first game Bonnie Horgos SPORTS & HEALTH EDITOR With 11 new players joining the ranks, the Mills volleyball team welcomed a new season with their first game last Thursday. Despite opponents La Sierra University winning 3-0, Cyclones’ sets, spikes and serves suggested a promising fall semester for the team. Coach Susan Forbes said the new players—ten freshmen and one sophomore—are a breath of fresh air for the team of thirteen. “I’m really excited for what’s in store,” Forbes said. “We have a really quality group of women.” The game began with a mixed lineup of veterans and freshmen behind the net, with hitters, setters and libero posed and ready. The first set went to the opposing team with a 25-6 score. “I want you to be aggressive!” said Forbes as she watched from the sideline. The Cyclones took the advice to heart, playing neck and neck during the second set for a while with an 8-8 score, ending with a 25-12 score. The final set was equally tense, freshman Audre Mowry frequently sliding to the ground to hit the ball. The set ended with a 25-5 score. Forbes said the game was an effective warmup for a promising season. “I think it was a good opportunity to get our jitters out,” Forbes said. “While there might be some growing pains, there are so many opportunities to grow. They’ll just be working out the kinks.”
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Kirstyne Lange, braces for the ball at the game last Thursday at 5 p.m. The junior is one of the two returning members of the thirteen-person team this season.
Softball club to meet weekly on Toyon Meadow Bonnie Horgos SPORTS & HEALTH EDITOR
KURT LOEFFLER
Six players join together to discuss plays on the court during the game.
A public service announcement from APER
Cyclone Spotlight
It’s time to dust off the glove—Mills students are starting a softball club. “I bet there are girls secretly hiding in their closets with their gloves just waiting to play,” said the club initiator Kat Hall. Hall has created a softball club that will meet every week starting this Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Toyon Meadow. Since creating a team requires funding from Mills’ Department of Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (APER), Hall, 22, was interested in starting a club first to stir some softball interest. “We just want to get together and throw the ball around,” said the senior. APER said they were in full support of the softball club. “I feel really excited about the softball club,” said Sports Information and Compliance Director Elese Lebsack. “We’ve definitely had interest in softball in the past.” According to Hall, all abilities are welcome to join the group. “Anyone can play softball,” Hall said. Lebsack agreed that the club would give everyone a chance to play ball. “I feel really excited about people being able to participate at all levels,” Lebsack said about the club.
Worried about committing? Being a club, the softball schedule will be flexible, unlike joining a full-fledged team. “One thing about softball is it’s such a competitive sport that when you go to school to play, you’re there to play,” said softball club member Aisha Gonzalez, 19. Still, despite a part-time schedule, Hall said members could reap benefits similar to those of being on a full-time team. “With softball you have to take care of yourself and you have to take care of your team,” Hall said. The softball club could eventually evolve into a team, although funding would be one of the main hurdles. The sport requires a variety of equipment including gloves, balls, bats, helmets, uniforms and knee pads, not to mention a softball diamond for practicing and games. “If we were to have an official intercollegiate team, we’d have to have facilities,” Lebsack said. “I’d like to be able to have something in the future, but we’ll see. It’s a matter of space and money, but luckily we have a lot of space for a softball club.” For the time being, though, the softball club will be a time for students to bring their own gloves and throw some ball. “The idea is to just get softball going at
APER’s upcoming events APER needs 52 volunteers for the Mills Cross Country Invitational, which is Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We need volunteers from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on race day, and can even use help the weekdays prior to the event. We’ll take any hours volunteers can give; it doesn’t have to be the whole day since we can create shifts.
We would really appreciate it if you could volunteer to work a shift on race day, or encourage students you know to volunteer. Please contact Laché, extension 3282, lbailey@mills.edu if you would like to volunteer. There will be a training session for volunteers on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at noon in the Haas gym. The other event that is coming up is the Swim-a-Mile, a fundraiser by and for the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, on Oct. 2-3. There will be a Mills College contingent of swimmers participating on Saturday, Oct. 2, and we’d welcome anyone who’d like to swim or come by to cheer on participants. More info can be found at www.wcrc.org/swi.
BONNIE HORGOS
Mickey Withers, Aisha Gonzalez and Kat Hall practice playing catch on Toyon Meadow. Find more stories, photos, videos and live updates at www.thecampanil.com