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Women’s March 2019: Standing Stronger Together

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g1-1-529x500.png A young supporter avoids the march route to sell flags, pins and T-shirts in order to spread the word of what the marchers believe in. Alayna Fogarty.
g4-1-529x500.png A poster that says, “We Stand” which is a topic that centers around Women’s rights. Alayna Fogarty.
g3-1-529x500.png An example of the posters used to represent the protest of President Donald Trump. Alayna Fogarty.
g-1-529x500.png An older couple watches as the march passes by. Alayna Fogarty.

A widespread event over the past couple of years with an expression of reform, unity and standing up against society in a way to protect the civil rights and sanctity of the people has been the Women’s March.

Amid controversy in the 2019 Women’s March, followers of the original group accused them of being biased or more favoring of white women; the group is believed to be ignoring real issues that others with diverse backgrounds struggle with on a daily basis. This affected the organization and the movement in a negative way causing the state of the United States and the overall sanity of the groups beliefs to be divided.

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Women’s History Month 101

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womens-history-month-3-400x500.jpg Susan B. Anthony, through traveling and lecturing, was a leading contributor to the passage of the 19th Amendment, which allows women to vote. Library of Congress.
womens-history-month-5-604x500.jpg Suffrage parades were held throughout the United States to advocate for women’s rights. The above picture took place in New York City in 1912, eight years before the 19th Amendment was passed. Library of Congress.
womens-history-month-4-356x500.jpg Amelia Earhart, pictured above with the mayor of New York City, was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Library of Congress.
whm-dzikowski-667x500.jpg Alice Dzikowski, one of Wesleyan’s Kindergarten teachers, helps a student with his worksheet. Manley.
whm-williams-667x500.jpg Kindergarten and Pre-First Grade Chair, Jessie Williams, helps her Pre-First students cook special treats during their day in the kitchen. Manley.
whm-jackson-667x500.jpg Second Grade Chair, Anne Jackson, teaches her students about proper bike safety in a special class time activity. Manley.
whm-archer-667x500.jpg Laura Archer serves as Wesleyan’s fifth grade chair and middle school math teacher. Manley.
whm-baughn-667x500.jpg Leah Baughn tells her students about her travels to France as a middle school French and Latin teacher. Manley.
whm-mccarren-667x500.jpg Terri McCarren, a long-time member of Wesleyan’s faculty and fifth grade English teacher, tells her students a story about her sister. Manley.
whm-mccauley-667x500.jpg Jo-Ann McCauley serves as Wesleyan’s Assistant Director of Studies, Mentor Coordinator, Language Chair and high school French teacher. Manley.
whm-sessions-667x500.jpg Kali Sessions is a returning Bible teacher in the high school this year, specializing in the “Life of Jesus and Book of Acts” and “180 Degree Theology” courses. Manley.
whm-johnson-667x500.jpg Abby Johnson, high school Latin faculty fellow, teaches her freshmen Latin students about indirect commands. Manley.

From its roots at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 to worldwide organizations for female empowerment in 2017, the women’s rights movement has gained immense popularity, a large part of which comes from the institution of Women’s History Month.

Throughout history, females have tirelessly worked towards a common goal: gender equality. The month of March was named Women’s History Month in 1987 by Ronald Reagan and recognizes the various contributions that females have made to American history, culture and society.

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Mosaic 7:9 Club Breaks into the New Year with Piñata Festivities

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    Senior Bailey Edwards takes a swing at the piñata in the opening meeting. Julia Childers

There are many great clubs offered at Wesleyan. One of the most diverse clubs is the Mosaic 7:9 club. It started three years ago at the request of two former students, Adaku Onwuka and Sheridan Davenport. This club comes together to celebrate diversity.

Jason Sheer, the faculty sponsor, said, “The name of the club, Mosaic 7:9 comes from the idea that we, like a mosaic, are a community of difference, and it is the difference that makes the community beautiful.”

The other half of the name comes from Revelation 7:9, when John saw many different people from many different nations, and they were all worshipping the same God.

“The name is a good reflection of why I personally care and why this matters at Wesleyan- I want to be a follower of Christ and this is the kind of community Christ is preparing for us,” said Sheer.

This year the club kicked things off with piñata festivities on the quad, but it is never too late to join. Mosaic 7:9 club meets once per month during lunch, along with the occasional leadership meeting. This is a time for students to plan the discussion for the next lunch meeting. This club hopes to diversify Wesleyan, and so far they have done an exceptional job.

Senior Sophia Kim is a participant of the club and she said that she hopes “the club will bring out different perespectives on how to benefit from diversity in Wesleyan.”

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