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Show Quick cash, recognition for geography knowledge Past role models pioneer future women during women's history month By Michael Cronen correspondent The Signpost There are some people who when given a map could not find the Middle East, much less Iraq. The honors program is offering a competition to see how well students know their geography. So those who think they have a better-than-average understanding of geography can try to win some quick cash. The competition, which runs March 10 to March 28, is in the form of a test being offered by the Weber State University Honors Program. Students can take the test the honors center, Stewart Library Room 225, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The winner will receive a $100 first place prize. Second place is a $50 prize. The competition was the brainchild of Robert Mondi, honors center director. He had read that there are people who don't even know all the state capitals in America. "It is also being offered during Honors Emphasis Week, which is to introduce students to the center and see what offered," said Marilyn Diamond, honors advisor. Adam Johnson, WSU physics professor, gave a demonstration on physics at the Stewart Bell Tower on March 10. This week is also BIS emphasis week, and there is a student panel discussion for ef O If - o It !i H I l -5 t f u , , r-f ii s i , -1 i t 1 1 m i r-v N - 1 h If iJ U Uii t u i ,? j; iu ! "b kJ v 4M i ?L i ill l n j ii i - i i i i n r U v x i i ri H. u m u i U 1 41 tin II n 1 Vt K jk j r i ?I n " ij : ti ' a n rt, Vi ln i iff) r :H i ' ?l nun h i I -'ip", h A Bigger Discount Everyday of the Wee shop mm, oic iiiictios. if? .--'VI i---- students who want to know more about the program. "We would really like the students to come and see what is all offered by the honors center," Diamond said. The honors program offers special classes. It is a program that helps make sure that a student has every opportunity to get the best education. "I am not taking the test because it looks hard, even though I've lived in many places," said Nancy Jober, WSU honors student. Jober has enjoyed being a member of the honors center. She said the smaller classes allow for more personal interaction. "I can ask any question in class without it sounding silly," Jober said. Logan Smith, WSU student representative for the honors center, said he was going to take the test and try to win the money because he felt he had an edge over other students. "I have lived in Germany for four years, England 3 and half years, and six states," Logan said. You can leave a message for correspondent Michael Cronen by calling 626-7655. TU W Z,:.' J"' s t i i lizms will bo cn zr.l:: ir, tho Clslhins, Gut, GcncrcE boolz, Art dGp - ro rsturns or rcfunria on salo items By Jennifer Wozab correspondent The Signpost The historical accomplishments of women from the past are being celebrated this month as a way to influence the success of future women during National Women's History Month. "History focuses primarily on men's rewards and men's exploits. We are trying to fill in these gaps where the history was not recorded about women's accomplishments and contributions. The whole purpose of it is empowerment," said Sandra Powell, Weber State University associate professor of business administration. The month of March and the beginning of April has been dedicated to women. Daily activities for and presented by women have been organized to acknowledge the influences women have had throughout history. Activities such as the workshop, Women and Men: Power, Leadership and Work, focuses on how women can have and maintain power in the workplace, literature readings of Simone de Beauvoir, and more. Also unique artwork by women on campus will be displayed on th bridge. "We have been able to dismiss people. People who are of color, of a certain class, women; by suggesting that they don't have a history. That WEDNESDAY MARCH 2GTH "There is limitless potential for women students. Whatever your choice is, that is your right and a choice that you should be proud of." service whatever they did was not significant or made an impact," said Kathryn MacKay, history department professor. "Women's History Month is not keeping the recipe the same for history and then adding women and stirring. It's making a whole new recipe," said Susan Matt, Women's History Month coordinator. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter, with the help of Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Representative Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), declared the week of March 8 would be National Women's History Week. In 1987, the National Women's History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the celebrations throughout the month of March. "There are more women in the board room, more women that own their own companies, are CEO's, business administrators. Women have to continue to battle the stereotypes that they can take on traditional careers," said Gloria THURSDAY MARCH 27TH - Gloria Perez-Jensen for women student couselor Perez-Jensen, services for women students counselor. Other issues women are struggle with are issues of violence. There is a need to feel safe and secure walking on campus or in neighborhoods. "There is limitless potential for women students," Perez-Jensen said. "Whatever your choice is, that is your right and a choice that you should be proud of." By presenting Women's History Month to the campus, more is presented than just historical facts, people are shown the influence of women throughout the ages. "Women's History Month is in some way artificial. It is almost a ghettoization. If we talk about women in March then we don't have to worry about them the rest of the time," MacKay said. "We want the acknowledgment, but I think it is a notion that doesn't take care of it." You can leave a message for correspondent Jennifer Wozab by calling 626-7655. FRIDAY PARCH 28TH U i i rtmcnta. m |