2008 Woodie Awards
Vote Absentee
Professor of Political Science Jay Goodman, best known for his uncanny resemblance to Einstein and matching dog, has been involved in state, local, and national campaigns over the past fifty years. Specifically, in the past year he has been involved in the Hillary Clinton campaign as a consistent financial contributor, and advisor to the Senator.
Activism is nothing new to Wheaton's campus, but lately there has been an outstanding amount of student advocacy on campus. Students have formed clubs and ad hoc committees to petition, demonstrate and inform the community on political, environmental and human rights issues of local or global importance.
For decades people have been resisting the environmental movement. The media is plastered with conflict, threats of nuclear warfare, global warming, depleting resources, and rising sea levels -- where does one begin? Because the multitude of problems is overwhelming and complex, the easiest response is to shy away from it all.
World renowned, Ethiopian artist Behailu Bezabih spoke about his life's work on February 19, at 7:00 p.m. Soft-spoken Bezabih describes his art as his "prayer." Currently, Bezabih is the artist in residence at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, making this his first United States residency.
Don't let the name fool you; the Education Club is not just for Education minors, it is open to the entire community. Led by co-presidents Elizabeth Lyons '08 and Leonie Roell '09, the club offers a support system for Education minors. Through the club, members can obtain the CPR certification required of the education minor and even aids in finding job openings for life beyond the bubble.
"Remember: the only things we need sometimes are chilly nights and warmer thighs, 'cause nothing's like being held." In these lyrics to the song "Hold," Saves the Day does a damn good job of summing up one of the main elements that makes relationships so wonderful.