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Show ! vvv.foru mfortnightly.com i. Left Behind by the Revolution? The Green Scene: Sustainable The State of Women's Rights in Egypt D allin VanLeuven Contributing Writer On April 1, 2011, tens of thousands of Egyptians took part in a protest entitled, Save the Revolution. Analysts and attendees agreed that the number of pro- testers swelled compared to previous weeks. The weekly Friday protests that fill Tahrir, while regular, are never same in either purpose or representation. Since the January 25 Day of Anger," protests have been named and demands have been made as ways to the word out and bring people out. But nearly two months after Hosni Mubarak stepped down from pow- ed why are Egyptians turning out in increasing num- bers to save the revolution? And who are they trying save it from? In addition, why was there noticeably an absence of a significant presence by Egypts largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood? Dina Amin Gad, an activist in Alexandria who par- ticipates in the organization of these protests, would say that it is because they are part of the problem. An Army who is giving a free hand to the Muslim Brother- hood and Salafis in our country is not our perfect idea of a result," she said. ' Recent events in Egypt have given a cause of concern for Amin Gad and activists like her. Last month, mass texts were sent to Egyptian mobile users warning them that women on the streets would be subject to harassment or worse. These texts, widely at- to Salafist elements, were disconcerting for lib- . non-hijab- ed Called the Million Woman March, the protest fell far short of its goals as crowds of men gathered to heckle the protesters, some even coming from the protester encampment that occupied Tahrir at the time. Amira activist, was in attcn-th- e Mikhail, an Egyptian-Amcricdance. It was a mass group of men protesting against There us," she said, speaking of the counter-protester- s, was even a sheikh there on someones shoulders chant-g- et ing and insulting the women." Earlier in the day, Mikhail reported, the counterprotest had grown violent, with men charging into the ranks of the men and women of the march and attack-t- o ing them. Some of these women, who had previously marched alongside these men to bring down Mubarak, were then sexually assaulted in Cairos emblematic Tahrir Square. A horrible image to send to not only the world, but Egypts own women, With such incidents occurring in Egypt, it becomes easy to see why many are coming together to save" the revolution. Many, such as Amin Gad and Mikhail, see the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces as both part of the problem and the solution.- The Council, which currently governs Egypt, is capable of combating tremism, if it takes the opportunity, But still others are concerned the military might only be an extension of the same system that was just thrown. Maikel Nabil, an Egyptian blogger, was sen-er- al tenced last week to three years in prison for publishing details of the military s abuse and torture of protesters, attempting to debunk the popular idea that The Army and the people are one hand." Secretary Clinton warned of that possibility, and encouraged countries like Egypt to press forward with democratic reforms so the peoples demand will not come just a mirage in the desert." Amid Gad agrees. We still got a lot to do," she said. Many people to educate in the ABCs of politics, an army that needs to see its limits, and a Muslim Brotherhood that needs a big kick." an - ex-S- over-tribut- ed Muslims and Christians alike, who fear such threats could be preceding an Islamist state. As the largest and most organized opposition party, .the Muslim Brother- hood seems poised to win a sizeable portion of parlia- ment in the upcoming elections. Harassment in Egypt is no new concern. Sexual ha- rassment is rampant, with women being groped in the dr assaulted in taxis. Harassment equals hell," Amin Gad laments. But the Egyptian revolution rfiade women and girls feel more courage, which is ac- tually what they need. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is among a co- alescing number of voices calling for an improvement in womens rights in 1 Harem room Egypt. 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Westminster has released a campus-wid- e transThe created was to survey gain more portation survey. information and statistics for campus-wid- e transportation. More than 800 people have already taken the survey and we are still hoping for more. Your opinion matters and we would like to encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the survey. We want to hear everyones voice to best evaluate transportation on campus, and to improve transportation options that will better suit the needs of users. The link to the survey is: https'Jwww.surveymon-key.coms7FRQXG- F or just click on Environmental Center from Westminsters homepage, and then choose Take the Transportation Survey." So far, the results state that around 28 percent of students, faculty,, and staff are not driving alone to campus. They are walking, riding a bike, car pooling or busing. This is an improvement from 23 percent in the year 2006. Want some other options for transportation but not sure where to start? We have three awesome suggestions. Need an easy way to carpool? Check out our newlaunched carpool website. You can post rides you ly have available for others, of post places you need a ride to. Check out the new website at We also have access to a U Car Share program, where you can borrow a car for around $5 an hour. The program has a Toyota Prius to rent right on campus in the Jewett parking lot. Take the bus. Students have a free bus pass from the Westminster ID cards that can be used for UTA bus routes and TRAX. If youre not sure how to start using the bus, or are unfamiliar with routes, check online for UTAs website. Route 220 is the most popular route to and from campus and has a stop on 1300 E. in front of Converse. The route drives up to the U. and continues downtown past places such as Cafe Rio, Spoon Me, the public library, Pioneer Park and the Gateway. Any questions about transportation can be found by clicking the Transportation" link on Westminsters Environmental Center homepage. And lastly, the temperatures are rising and its time to get outside. Jog, walk or bike to visit friends, run errands or to just soak up long awaited sunshine. Need a bike? Westminster Wheels rents out bikes for 24 hours, free of charge. Rental hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays 10:00 a.m. tol:00 p.m. Spring semester bike shop hours are Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Commons. Watch out for the hours though, they are subject to change during May term. Whatever place you choose to explore, get off the couch, hit the sidewalks, and enjoy the spring weather! Q www.westmin-stercollege.eduridesha- r t . re. Westminsters Environmental Center Fellows Leslie Kobinsky Casey Lewis Kyle Knubson Morgan Anderson Puzzle Answers on Page 13 i |