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New Abortion Law in Texas According to BBC News, beginning November 1 one-third of Texas abortion clinics were barred from performing any abortions under a new law that has been passed. The law requires doctors performing abortions to have patient-admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. Federal District Judge Yeakel ruled on October 28 that the new abortion law in Texas was unconstitutional.
Four years ago, the RIT Leadership Institute and Community Service Center created the Women’s Leadership Certificate. Recently, the Center has expanded upon this to create an overarching Emerging Professionals Leadership Certificate that has tracks for both men and women in the workplace.
On October 30, the RIT Leadership Institute and Community Service Center ran “Gender Differences in Leading Globally,” which was a discussion-based event led by professional mentors from the Leadership Institute’s Global Leadership Program. This particular talk was centered on the challenges faced by different genders in pursuing and obtaining positions of leadership, with a focus on women.
Monday 11/4 Beard Bounty Photobooth, Student Alumni Union 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ResLife and the Beard Enthusiasts at RIT Demonstrating Success (B.E.A.R.D.S.) want to help you track your facial hair growth this No Shave November. Grow on over to their table in the SAU this Monday for your free “before” picture. They’ll be there every Monday for the next two weeks. Cost: free Tuesday 11/5 Cello Show, Boulder Coffee, 100 Alexander St. 8 p.m.
NSA Accused of Spying on Europe Germany, Spain and other countries are claiming that the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) has been spying on top officials and collecting metadata from ally country citizens. According to CNN, German newspapers are claiming that Chancellor Angela Merkel has had her personal cell phone monitored for over 10 years. Spain is accusing the NSA of spying on over 60.5 million Spanish telephone calls in a month.
“I had somebody open up the detergent tray … put whatever they were going to put in there to wash their clothes and they threw money in there because they thought that’s where the money went as well. I don’t know what they were thinking but there was like two or three dollars’ worth of change there in the soap dispenser,” says Greg Vieira, facility mechanic for RIT Housing Operations.
On November 5 an election will be held for the position of Henrietta Town Supervisor. At time of printing, there are 8,118 Democrats and 7,244 Republicans registered to vote in the town of Henrietta, as well as 5,238 not associated with a political party. This comes to 20,600 voters total, according to the Democrat & Chronicle. The total number of students enrolled at RIT for 2013 is 18,292.
Cervical caps. Condoms. Diaphragms. Implants. IUDs. The Pill. Plan B. The Ring. Shots. Sponges. Despite the large variety of contraceptives available, a majority of non-permanent contraception methods are designed for female use, leaving few options for men.
Word of the month: Pettifogger (verb): To quibble over petty things. Jon pettifoggered on the grade of his midterm. Quote: "Contrariwise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." -Lewis Carroll
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Imagine you’ve played a sport for ten or more years and you’ve been told by many – and personally feel – that you are athletic enough to compete at a higher level. You now receive the opportunity to go to college to pursue a degree. However, an immense decision awaits you: Should you continue your sport? This is a difficult decision to make whether you have been recruited or will be a ‘walk on’ trying out for the team.
November has begun and people everywhere are putting down the razors to grow both facial hair and awareness for no-shave-November, also known as “Movember.” Even with all its publicity and participants, not many know the event’s origins.
Park Point residents were notified on October 16 that the corporation American Campus Communities (ACC) had purchased the property from the previous Rochester-based owners, Wilmorite Properties. ACC already owns The Province. According to the ACC website, “American Campus Communities is the nation's largest developer, owner and manager of high-quality student housing communities.”
At the November 1 Student Government (SG) meeting, the Center for Campus life provided a status update, bylaw changes were presented, the graduate senator selection was approved and a funding proposal brought by the Electric Vehicle Team was approved.
“Gender Gap,” a phrase usually defined as the difference between the male and female populations, is now being taken under the lens of college education, specifically in terms of college attendance and graduation. This gap that has been changing and expanding since the late 1970s has now begun to raise concerns and questions across American universities.
A man known for his flexography (rubber stamp printing) mastery, Timothy Richardson was a printing technologist at the Printing Applications Lab for RIT’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies. He recently passed away October 21 at the age of 51.
At the October 25 Student Government meeting, a progress report was presented explaining RIT’s sustainability growth compared to last year. SG also talked about changes to the bylaws concerning the requirements for SG Graduate senator.
Imagine you are walking down the Quarter Mile; there is not a cloud in the sky and the temperature is just right. All is good in your world today. Your state of tranquility is suddenly interrupted as a biker whizzes past, missing you by mere inches. Your heart is racing and you wish someone would teach this Tour de France wannabe a lesson. Fortunately, you do not have to wish for a solution to this dangerous problem because one already exists.
Egyptian Police Teargas Student Protesters Egyptian police subdued approximately 100 supporters of former president Mohammed Morsi on October 20, according to Voice of America News. Following an altercation, bird shot and teargas were fired at students of the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, and about 44 students were arrested. On Monday, October 21 there was another protest at the campus involving 4,000 students, according to security sources.
Monday 10/28 The Irish Vampire: Bram Stoker and the Continuing Influence of Dracula,Midlevel Golisano Gateway St. John Fisher, 3690 East Ave. 9 a.m. Before vampires sparkled, there was the original Dracula. Come show your appreciation for the classic, learn more about the life of Bram Stoker and the book itself and even watch the 1992 film “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.” It’s sure to be a spooky time. Cost: free Tuesday 10/29
For the average American, Halloween costumes cost $28.65 in 2012. Not an exceedingly daunting number. However, there are people who are willing to pay much more.
At the October 18 Student Government (SG) meeting, SG had presentations from the Ombuds office and about the TE3.