After hosting author and journalist Sheryl WuDunn in Graham Chapel Tuesday night, the Half the Sky Movement campus chapter is disavowing the author of its namesake book. By the end of a response event held the next day, the co-presidents expressed their desire to potentially change their group’s name to disassociate themselves from WuDunn’s opinions.
Celebrating its 60th year with a roster including celebrities, noted scientists and social activists, Washington University announced its spring 2014 Assembly Series schedule on Monday.
Last week, Student Life printed its second “Spotlight on Social Action,” highlighting the rapid rise of Wash. U.’s chapter of the Half the Sky Movement. The student group’s goals are noble: among them, to “support educational and economic development programs…and increase the opportunities available to women and girls throughout the developing world.
Screaming, Andy sobbed on the phone to his parents, seated across the stage, as two of his friends eavesdropped on the conversation.
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