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Show 8 -- j "wEDNESDSYPRL6'2ij-W- DIXIESUNNEWS.COM M ay t my ANNUAL VAGINA PROJECT FOCUSES ON SEX, GENDER ISSUES ' ht r"' f V7 i . m I b i . W Sc oi ' b ; i A ; ai if K ) 6 b Check out Ally Hunter's Vagina : r Project video at DixieSunNews.com Members of the Dixie State University Improvisation and Modern Dance Club perform "More Than" at the Vagina Project March 28 This year's Vagina Project was theme "I Am More Than in which an emphasis was placed on the fact that women are more than their vaginas r basecbntJe r? if V. BY EMILY HAVENS - EmilyJHavens IV - The Vagina Project is more than just an event with a funny name that offers cupcakes decorated like vaginas. In just its third year on Dixie State Universitys campus, the Vagina Project has created a culture of openness surrounding gender and sexual literacy issues specific to the community. This years project spanned two nights, Monday and Tuesday, and featured performances from the DSU theater, dance and English departments, as well as research from the psychology and criminal justice depart 1m .) STAFF PROFILE OF THE WEEK - 1 t - L e, EDITOR . 'V Q: What is your favorite word? A: Parallelogram J V 4 V r J c What is your favorite I want to daughters, my sons to be respectful to women, McMullin said. I want to teach my girls to be brave and proud of who they are. Fei of The Vagina Project stemmed from students asking questions about body image and sexual literacy in Larsen-Rife'- s psychology classes. She said the project was bon after she spoke with othc faculty and realized students wanted to talk aboi these issues in an acadeir ic setting. co I I Larsen-Rif- e she an: heard about daughter who, after the; attended a previous yeai Vagina Project together, were talking about onee page uw;:mrs sake Breakout Kings, Heroes has EN. con fe y ( r'J I- - - f . s ' ALANNAH HALL (5'alonnahLhall - 1 job i Th er to con These shows have the tense feel of mystery"! expe it keeping you invested aid t the individual charade like id ij snack? whei Breakout Kings' computer, Skittles or tortilla chips. Depends on mood A: CUMriM COMPUTTR x ' What was your main purpose for joining the Dixie Sun? A: like making movies and videos, so editing a bunch of videos is a natural fit. M,., Q: What's your favorite place to be? A: Getting lost in Washington state said a mother see VAGINA foh teid vigorous, complex storylines OMPUTER Q: about how theres a need for better sex education in the community. Gavin Hall, a junior biology major from St. George, said the Vagina Project was an enlightening, educational experience for him. In high school, my teacher would be like, Heres the book, and heres your assignment: Fill in the blanks, Hall said. It was not a discussion (about sex). Kenadee McMullin, a freshman radiology major from Roosevelt, said a slam poetry reading performed by English instructor Lauren Sypniewski titled To the Children made her think about her own future children. When I have sons and I a Crime solving murder event entices students, community . &! j rl:( MULTIMEDIA man, think its good that we understand what women go through, so we can educate others. The dance performance by the DSU Modern Dance and Improvisation Club featured students dancing over background track of their own voices expressing that theyre more than their bodies, insecurities, stress and skin color. In addition, theater students read anonymous submissions from the community March 29, and audience members were invited on the stage to participate in an active discussion based on the readings. Students who participated in the discussion spoke ment concerning sexual behavior, the construction of gender, and pornography use. Dannelle Larsen-Rifan associate psychology professor and Vagina Project organizer, said, although its name makes some think otherwise, the Vagina Project doesnt focus solely on women. The issues that impact women also impact men, Larsen-Rif- e said. Events like the Vagina Project help men sympathize with women, said Brandt Larsen, a junior nursing major from St. George. I think these events are good because I like to understand my wife more, Brandt said. As criwf. 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