Hello, Feminists! I’m Morgan, but most of my friends and family call me Moe. I am a Junior majoring in International Affairs, minoring in Women’s Studies, and am the Vice President of The Women’s Student Action Coalition. I am probably one of the strangest people you will ever meet, and I’m totally cool with that. I have big dreams, and an even bigger heart. After school, I plan to work in some capacity with an international agency that deals with human trafficking prevention, forced prostitution, and gender violence. I am also extremely passionate about reproductive rights, marriage equality, and sex education. I’m really into photography, especially black and white photography and polaroids. (So, if you ever want some really cheap photos taken…I’m your girl)  I am so proud to be part of this amazing student organization, and I can’t wait for the upcoming semester!

Hola buddies! My name is Victoria Turcios, I am a Psychology major and a Women’s Studies minor but above all, I am a flaming FEMINIST. When I’m not reading about the ways we can improve our lives using mindfulness and love, you can find me in the deli devouring something delicioso. I am the President of the Women’s Student Action Coalition. I have led the group now for two years and this will be my third and final year since I am graduating in the Spring (pray for me Comps are coming up!) I truly believe that feminism runs in my family and I was honestly born a feminist. I am an eternal optimist and call me crazy, but I really do think I can change the world. But together we can make a difference much faster! I am looking forward to my last semester at Trinity with the Women’s Student Action Coalition and I hope you’ll join us in our fight against all forms of inequality.

Over the next week each WSAC member is going to introduce themselves to our blogging community. Since We’ve been reading about Lynn lately (one of our programmers) the following is the first biography.
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Hey everyone! My name is Lynn Blake, I’m from a Boston suburb, and I’m a political science major. I’m also one of two programmers for WSAC, a member of College Democrats executive board, and a proud member of the Gold Class! As soon as I got on campus, I knew that WSAC was an opportunity to meet some really empowering women and a way to change my community. It turns out that my instincts were right. Since the semester began, we’ve been a part of a lot of really incredible events on and off campus. Varying from the Stop Modern Slavery walk to last week’s Take Back the Night rally, WSAC is undoubtedly one of the most active clubs on campus. I want to encourage everyone to come to WSAC’s events, even if you don’t identify as a feminist. All of our events are focused on the rights of women, and that’s something that impacts all of our lives.

I’ve been watching these documentary episodes since they began airing in the beginning of October, and I can’t describe to you how much of an impact they have made of me. I have never seen anything quite like this series; it examines the roles of women in war & peace in such a unique way, and really inspires you to get up and do something.

Trailer

If you’re interested, definitely check out a few episodes.(or all 5!) I promise it’ll be worthwhile!

Full Episodes

The following post was written by guest blogger, Lynn Blake. Lynn is a freshman this year at Trinity and a Programmer for The Women’s Student Action Coalition. She wrote this post in response to a blog featured in the Huffington Post by playwright/activist Eve Ensler. “Over it” can be read here: Over it-Huff Post-Eve Ensler

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For far too long, we as a society have sought to find fault with the victims of sexual assaults. Whether we factor in their clothing or where they were, it is this sort of victim-blaming that is so detrimental to our society as a whole. We choose to turn a blind eye to the wrong-doings of the perpetrator, and focus on what the prey did wrong. Apparently, the progressive “Occupy” movements are no different. Very recently, a 19-year-old woman came forward saying she was persuaded by the protest staff to share her tent with a man, and was subsequently raped. Normally, you’d expect such a liberal movement to be understanding and sympathetic of the woman, but no. In fact, Occupy Wall Street message boards were flooded with cries of doubt and disapprobation of the victim and her claim. Many say that she asked for it because she got into a tent with a stranger, or that she was in cahoots with the government to make the Occupy movements appear to be dangerous.  Rather than embrace their cohort in her misfortune, they turned it against her for fear of what the public eye would think. Whether or not the victim’s statement is one of truth is not the issue at hand. What concerns me is that personal safety is a secondary priority to the success of the movement.

WSAC invites you to our second FEMINIST FISHBOWL of the semester. Be there! 

Topic: Body Image

When: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 @ 3:45PM

Where: Rose Parlor

Dr. Piland’s Women and Community Change class has organized a Take Back the Night March and Rally, and WSAC is going to show our support! We hope you join us all in taking a stand against sexual violence!

Meet us at 8PM in front of the Trinity Center, and make sure to wear PURPLE!