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With Women’s History Month coming after BlackHistory Month, we have seen and heard incrediblestories of advocacy and perseverance. Specifically,past women who have overcome adversity to bringincredible change that has positively affected us aswomen in the present, along with the 125thanniversary of our historically women’s university. But as you read through this issue and see theseincredible voices and their accomplishments or goto the special events Bay Path has planned incelebration, take time to focus your energy on thepresent. Later in this issue we have a specialWHM page where people in the Bay PathCommunity talk about the women in their liveswho inspire them. You change history every day, whether it’s noticeable ornot-- such as having a historically women’s campuswhich encourages what the “Gen-z-ers” refer to as“girlboss”-ing, setting up careers, giving women hands oneducation, and creating connections not only in thecommunity but the support to branch further out. It wouldbe incredibly hard to find that type of time and care on aco-ed campus that is male oriented. I just recently celebrated my 22nd birthday. Seeing as my21st birthday happened during a strenuous part of thepandemic, I never really had a celebration for it. My momdecided that this year we would instead celebrate the “lastday of being 21” the night before my birthday. As Ifinally got to see my family, some of whom I haven’tseen in three years or more, they bought me drink afterdrink thinking it was hilarious their little cousin is legalnow; it made me only the more appreciative of havingthem in my life. I guess that is the challenge I leave you with this month; witheverything going on with COVID variants, the economy,Ukraine, and the looming prospect that we will now be infestedwith spiders who can ride the wind; take a moment and reflect onthe people in your life. They may be colleagues, family, or foundfamilies; they are the people who make you who you are, andlove you all the more for it. Liz with parents and sister, allfeeling 22Liz ready for date nightLiz's family singing a rowdy version of"Happy Birthday"

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Inspiration comes in many formsDean Conrad was the Deanof Students while I was astudent at Bay Path. Shewas a role model; she wasclassy, successful,accomplished, intelligent,and kind. She took meunder her wing and guidedme, especially when Ineeded it. She is anincredible woman!My grandmother, or "Baba", was a huge part of mylife growing up. She instilled in me and my siblingskindness, patience, and strength. Despite havingpassed away two and a half years ago after battlingpancreatic cancer, I always carry the memories Ihave with her and look to her as one of the strongestwomen I've known.In celebration of Women's HistoryMonth, the Bay Path Communitywas asked to comment on womenin their own lives who haveinspired them. Whether it bementors, family members, rolemodels, or even celebrities. Hereare their responses.Mrs. Figy was my first professor I met at Bay Path. Shehad made a lasting impression on me, with all that shehas done in her life. Being a retired Detective whofocused on the betterment of children and women. Herpassion to teach women who are returning to school,makes her an inspiration to anyone who meets her. She isan overall wonderful woman, I have the privilege to callmy friend.(Continued on next page)

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Jennifer, or as I refer to her "mom" has inspired mefrom the second I was born. She has experienced alife, but no matter how challenging her experiencesshe has always remained kind. This is one shiningcharacteristic I admire for she has never let theharshness of the world dim the warmth in her heart.There are a million women to admire in the world,some for their scientific discoveries, some whofought for equality/equity, and some whodemanded their seat at a male-dominated table. Butfor me, the most inspiring thing is to show graceand remain kind in the face of cruelty."Drive safe, it's windy out"My younger sisteris always lookingout for me andalways helps mecalm me downwhen I am havinga hard time. Ilove her so much.Natalie has pushed through so many obstacles in her life.She is resilient and so hard working even when shethought life was too difficult. She has inspired me to keepmoving forward no matter the circumstances!“I promise”Sandy is a dedicated nurse, mentor, and advocate forelderly rights. Whom others thought was difficult, tome she is strong, and dedicated. Having Sandy as afloor manager inspired me to be a better nurse, tochallenge myself as a med tech, and to take everysmall task as seriously as you would for your ownfamily. Among the traits that she inspired in me weretransparency, consistency, and kindness."We may work here, but our residents live here, it istheir home. That is how we should act every time westep into one of their rooms."(Continued on next page)

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Elizabeth is the Executive Director of MulticulturalAffairs & International Student Life, at Bay PathUniversity. When I joined Bay Path, she was amongthe first to warmly embrace me and remind me ofhow much I do matter. As I continued to interact withher, I admired her incredible resilience, intelligenceand confidence. She is the kind of person who lightsup any room she walks into."Be kind and compassionate"Cheryl Condon has been my college softball coach andlifelong role model/friend. During her 30+ years as theElms College Head Softball Coach, she has been thewinningest coach in the history of the college in any sport,I have had the pleasure of benefitting and witnessing theincredible impact she has had on athletes and students.The coaching, teaching, care, empathy, and ongoingsupport she has provided throughout her career hasmolded and shaped the lives of hundreds of successfulindividuals. It is for these reasons and many more that sheis my female role model."I had amazing women coaches who certainly knew thegame. Going into my coaching career, each and every oneof them became a part of me."Mónica is a scientist-turned-communicator whouses her PhD in neurobiology, her background,and her culture to teach, and engage, minoritygroups science. She has received numerousawards for her scholarly work and heradvocating and activity in outreach programs. "I apply a cultural lens to sciencecommunication and storytelling to make sciencemore equitable and inclusive."(Continued on next page)

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Dr. Weber is such a kind person. She is soapproachable, super receptive to feedback, andincredibly helpful when her students are in need. Shealso goes out of her way to be aware of andappreciate our individuality and whole-heartedlyrecognizes it. Dr. Weber makes her students want todo the best they can and creates the most engagingand fun classroom environment that has everyonewanting to participate!"I want to create a safe space from my privilege totalk about my past mistakes and voice that it is okayto learn from them and grow from it and want mystudents to feel comfortable and safe in theenvironment and want them to know I always amaware and want to do better." Eartha Kitt was born on January 17, 1927, and died in2008. She was an African-American and Cherokee NativeAmerican singer, actress, comedian, dancer, and politicalactivist. You have probably heard her voice somewhere;she is the original singer for the Christmas song “SantaBaby,” the original Catwoman in the 1967 Batman series,and voiced Yzma from the Disney animated film “TheEmperor’s New Groove.” She was a vocal protestor of theVietnam War and was blocklisted from working becauseof her anti-war sentiments. Her story and voice have beenimprinted on me, as it inspires me never to revoke myvalues to appease others and let my beliefs cultivate myart.“I’m a dirt person. I trust the dirt. I don’t trust diamondsand gold.” I've known Tyrez for over five years.Throughout our friendship, she has displayedstrength against immeasurable odds time andtime again. She is one of the kindest and mostsincere people I've ever met and is alwayswilling to lend a listening ear andcompassionate advice. I feel so privileged to bein her life."I'm living the dream."

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Despite centuries of powerful women fighting for their rights, many seethe first wave of feminism as beginning in 1848, with the Seneca FallsConvention for women's rights. It was there that feminist pioneerElizabeth Cady Stanton proclaimed that "all men and women were createdequal." While Stanton and other suffragists like Susan B. Anthony foughtfor the women's right to vote, it was set aside for a time to focus on theabolition of slavery and gaining the Black man's vote. The 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote, was not passeduntil 1918, and not ratified until 1920, in the US. During the GreatDepression and World War II, women began participating more in themilitary and male-dominated careers, represented often by the mascot ofRosie the Riveter. The three waves of feminismby Rebecca WehnerSource: Britannica.The second wave of feminism was often referred to as"women's liberation", and demanded that women be freedfrom the oppressive boxes they were forced into ashousewives and mothers. Among the names of this time werejournalist Gloria Steinem, who founded the National Women'sPolitical Caucus and Ms. Magazine. In 1972, the Equal RightsAmendment was passed by Congress with the intent ofseeking legal equality for women, but conservative states'backlash prevented it from ever becoming law. However, oneyear later Roe v. Wade was put into effect to allow women theright to legal abortions, which was a big win for the feministcommunity. Source: Planned Parenthood.From the late 1990s to the present day, the focus of thefeminist movement has shifted from the early goals of womensimply stacking up to men, to inclusion amongst all women tobegin with. There is also more light being shed on sexualassault rates towards women, which was discussed widelyduring the #MeToo movement. The third wave of feminismis all about intersectionality; that is, the inclusion of everywoman across the spectrum. In the former waves, white,middle-class women focused on their needs during theprotests. Women of color, queer and trans women, plus-sizedwomen, women with disabilities, and women with intersectingidentities have been challenging and redefining feminism sothat feminism is truly for everyone. Source: Vox.

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Audre Lorde said those words in the speech "Learningfrom the 60s", during the Malcolm X celebration atHarvard University in 1982. She was discussing howinfighting in an identity-- in the context of the speech,being Black-- does the work for the oppressors. Shereasoned that recognizing the differences in identity withina subgroup of people can bond rather than fragment andtherefore contribute to equity.She finished her speech with "We are making the future aswell as bonding to survive the enormous pressures of thepresent, and that is what it means to be a part of history."Women's History Month, coming right after Black HistoryMonth, is a time to look at the past and learn how muchfurther we have to go, underlining Lorde's points perfectly.And what is the use of movements if we cannot reflect andacknowledge the work done by people with identities thatmight differ and intersect with our own?The third wave of feminism, as explained in "The ThreeWaves of Feminism" article in this issue, has a focus onintersectionality-- or, inclusivity and recognizing theintersecting identities that each person holds. Women,particularly women of color, have historically andcontinually been shut out from movements of socialjustice; whether it be Gloria Richardson who was deniedthe right to speak at the March on Washington despite herwork in the racial justice movement, or Black trans womenwhose pioneering in advocating for themselves and othersis all but erased from social justice history.The relevance of intersectionalityby Julia DeRidderMany white women have suppressed the voices ofBlack, Indigenous, and people of color just asmany men have suppressed women's voices. Transwomen have been repeatedly shunted aside andshunned, and people outside of the gender binaryhave to fight for their rights every day. How can equity be achieved in society if somemembers are excluded or oppressed? How can wedeny the parts of ourselves in favor of just onetrait-- disabled, or white; Black, or queer; Latinx,or male? It'd be far better and make much moresense if we recognize these moving parts ofourselves and in each other instead of fighting it,or denying they exist entirely. We could get somuch more done if people of all intersectingidentities are recognized and listened to, ratherthan a small subset of traditionally accepted singleidentity voices.There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not livesingle-issue lives.- Audre LordeAudre Lorde (1934-1992) was an author, poet, and third-wavefeminist. Source: Flickr

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1815-1852ADA LOVELACELovelace specialized in technology, engineering and mathematics. Inthe 1840s, she created a looping map program still used today. She isconsidered the "Enchantress of Numbers" and the world's first computerprogrammer.Source: Wikimedia Commons1821-1921ELIZABETH BLACKWELLBlackwell was the first woman to receive a medical degree... In 1851Blackwell opened a clinic for poor woman to come into to receive medicalhelp. In 1857 she then opened the New York Infirmary for Women andChildren with her sister Dr. Emily Blackwell and colleague Dr. MarieZakrzewska. This was a place of opportunity for women physicians who wererejected from other places to come fulfil their medical dreams. In 1868,Blackwell opened a medical college in New York City. A year later, sheplaced her sister in charge and returned permanently to London, where in1875, she became a professor of gynecology at the new London School ofMedicine for Women.Source: Wikimedia Commons1914-2000HEDY LAMARRShe was a famous actress who was also incredibly smart. She was born in 1914,and died in 2000. She worked with Howard Hughes, and she suggested redesigns toairplanes to make them more aerodynamic. Lamarr also improved stop lights, buther most notable work thus far came during WWII. During the war she worked ona system that disrupted signals of submarines, allowing for safer, more efficienttransport of submarines and torpedoes. This technology was largely ignored, butshe was inducted into the Invertors Hall of Fame in 2014. Before her death in 1997she was given the Pioneer Award, and was the first woman to be given the"Invention Convention’s Bulbie Gnass Spirit of Achievement Award." Thetechnology she invented led to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.Source: Wikimedia Commons(Continued on next page)as created by Bay Path and middle school students fromSullivan School, Kelly School and Holyoke STEM AcademySampling of significant women in STEM

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1918-2020KATHERINE JOHNSON"In 1962, as NASA prepared for the orbital mission of John Glenn, Johnsonwas called upon to do the work that she would become most known for. Thecomplexity of the orbital flight had required the construction of a worldwidecommunications network, linking tracking stations around the world to IBMcomputers in Washington, Cape Canaveral in Florida, and Bermuda. Whenasked to name her greatest contribution to space exploration, Johnson wouldtalk about the calculations that helped synch Project Apollo’s Lunar Modulewith the lunar-orbiting Command and Service Module. As a part of thepreflight checklist, Glenn asked engineers to “get the girl”— Johnson—torun the same numbers through the same equations that had beenprogrammed into the computer, but by hand, on her desktop mechanicalcalculating machine. “If she says they’re good,’” Katherine Johnsonremembers the astronaut saying, “then I’m ready to go.” Glenn’s flight wasa success, and marked a turning point in the competition between the UnitedStates and the Soviet Union in space."Source: WikimediaCommons1954-2016 VERA RUBIN (PH.D)Rubin received her undergraduate degree at Vassor College, andgraduate degrees from Cornell University and Georgetown University.Some fun facts about Rubin: she used her very first telescope at theage of 14, she was the first woman to observe at Palomar Observatory,and she has an astroid & Mars ridge named after her. Even after beingdiscouraged to pursue a career in science, she fought for women'srepresentation in STEM. Some of her awards include the Bruceaward, Dickinson Prize of Science, and Gold Medal of the RoyalAstronomy Society. She passed at Princeton, NJ and has four childrenwho pursued their Ph.Ds.Source: Space Answers1929-2001Helen Rodríguez Trías (PH.D)During her residency training, she established the first center caring fornewborn babies in Puerto Rico. Her biggest impact yet was decreasingthe death rate of newborns by 50 percent within a three-year span. Inthe 1970s and 1980s, Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías was an active memberof the women's movement, a founding member of the Committee toEnd Sterilization Abuse and Committee for Abortion Rights, andserved as medical director of the New York State Department of HealthAIDS Institute. in 2001, she received the Presidential Citizens Medalfor her life's work. Source: Google(Continued on next page)

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Students argue that women's colleges are still relevantWith photos from Bay Path University's Porticos, the yearbook active from the 1970s to 2002.by Brianna RolocutA women's institution creates a comfortableenvironment that includes building voices,confidence and higher self-esteem for any and allwomen.by Brianna LachapelleWomen’s colleges often place great importance inteaching leadership, collaborative, and change-making skills to help them both in their future careersand personal lives (Woo, 2020). Above all, the goalof women’s institutions is to inspire, and create a safespace for it’s students to learn and grow. These samevalues and goals are evident at Bay Path Universityas their goal for 125 years has been growth,transformation, and empowerment.Section edited by Julia DeRidderFrom 1980's Portico.(Continued on next page)

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by Lauren MatukaitisThese schools tend to focus on women empowerment and arelikely to encourage women to challenge themselves academicallyand aim to have high aspirations, regardless of their specificmajor. All-women schools also provide a greater opportunity forwomen to hold leadership positions, which helps to boostconfidence in one’s skills. This emphasis on education serves toremind women of what they are capable of and encourages themto believe that they can aim high, as education is very important.As Malala Yousafzai, an activist and victim of the Taliban whileworking towards her own education, has stated, “One child, oneteacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”by Julia DeRidderBay Path didn’t start out as a women’sinstitution, but its transition into one gave generations of womxn a head start in theworkplace. From its secretarial classes in the1940s to its implementation of the firstcompletely online degree program just forwomen, it has updated and changed with thetimes. The next step is to recognize that wedon't just have women on our campus-something that students are advocating for. Inlarge part because of this advocating, faculty arechanging their approach to describing whomakes up our campus, and ensuring thatpeople's pronouns and genders are respected.Women’s colleges, including Bay Path, focuson empowering womxn in concentrated spaces, with the intent of sending them into theworld with an unshakeable belief that they can achieve just as much as their male counterparts. by Katrina RoxoIn the 21st century, women are placed in moreleadership positions in the workforce. Bay Path haspaved the way for success for their students andmaking them feel comfortable in their own skin aswomen. They say empowered women empower women and at this institution they take thatphrase to the next level. From 1970's Portico.(Continued on next page)

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by Ellizabeth MonizAs women all around the world are contributing tochanging lives and making a difference in the worldthey are also taking charge in order for change tohappen. Women have fought in the past and willcontinue to fight for what they believe is right. This hasand still is being seen and being represented in women'sinstitutions where women all around the world havecome together to engage in social activities. Women arerepresented as leaders and decision-makers for all levelsthat will help resolve gender justice and equality, aswell as in economic, social, and political situations(Women Deliver, n.d.). In todayʼs world, women havebeen represented in so many different bodies like inlegislatures, courts, executive boards, communitycouncils, laws, etc. They have also taken overleadership within their households meaning that they arethe ones making decisions on which land they want tobuy and/or build their house on and the income sincethey are allowed to receive as much as any man does. by Kelsey ObrienThe option to attend a women's college helps toempower women to seek out an education wherethey will be surrounded by like-minded individuals,and are led by faculty who acknowledge andaddress the difficult navigation of women-specificissues in higher education and employment.by Stephanie Poma Research has found that women tend to pursue highereducation and receive higher academic achievementswhen compared to their male colleagues. here at BayPath, we are proud to contribute to these statistics. Asan all-women's university, Bay Path University hasprovided countless women with an amazing collegeexperience by implementing women's leadership andempowerment. this institution has given women skills,knowledge, and confidence to successfully achievetheir goals during and after their academic education.Class of 1990, from 1990's Portico.(Continued on next page)

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by Shakira SosaBay Path University is creating a platform for people who identify as somethingthat represents who they truly are. This showcases the improvement of people'sempowerment within the 125 years of Bay Path History. Gender equality orgender neutrality is something that Bay Path is attempting to incorporate into thecurriculum by assuring that staff, faculty, and students use the proper words. Thisis to be done by trainings and events to promote change and inclusion. the gendernorms at Bay Path are no longer just women. It includes the they/gays/she's/he's.It also includes proper name changes that those who do change them can beidentified as. By doing so those who come to the university will feel that yes, it isa safe environment to truly be themselves.by Lisanne PetersThere is no secret that womenserve a great benefit for not justsustainable development in theworkforce but for one's ownindependence. Though women'srights and opportunities haveevolved for decades, economicempowerment is an all-powerfulroute where women can reachtheir potential to achieve success.Over the years, many womeninstitutions like Bay PathUniversity have made it a goal tostrictly dedicate their resources topromote and allow more womento take control over their dreamsand futures. with the objective toraise women's status througheducation and career, it is themilestone for generations tocome. by Tatiana BochkarevaWhen I was looking for a school, Iknew exactly what I wanted: Iwanted to be listened to,appreciated and respected. I wantedto receive personalized educationand be treated like a human before astudent. Becoming a student at anall-female college has fulfilled allmy requirements and I couldn’t behappier. There’s a misconception that thevalue of women's colleges value isdecreasing, however, it’s not true.The experience that women’scolleges offer is truly unique: a safeand welcoming educationalenvironment empowers women toexplore many opportunities thatcome with secondary education,while being supported and guidedby their friends and professors. Page in Bay Path's 2000 Portico. (Continued on next page)

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by Sophia ProvencherThe true beauty of going to a woman's university isthat the environment is undeniably focused and giveseveryone the ability to thrive in one way or another.Being able to say you go to a female university that isinclusive on all terms is rare. The student body is sodiverse and everyone accepts eachother with openarms. Women's rights and equality is a supreme focus here atBay Path. All of the members of the community are soin tune with the idea of feminism and having a uniqueeducation that is valuable in our modern world. this isthe foundation this school was created and nurtured on.women's rights and quality of life and career. is anessential focus at Bay Path. The celebration of 125years is a celebration of former and current staff,alumni, students, and prospective ones. by Sarah BossAs Bay Path University celebrates its 125 yearanniversary, this is a great opportunity to alsocelebrate the school, as well as other schools in theUS that are women's universities. Women'sinstitutions originally started because of the lack offurthering education for women in the past. Theseinstitutions are strongly built on women'sempowerment. This is important to the businessworld nowadays and knowing where the strengths ofbeing a woman in those roles comes into play.Empowering women to further their education inpreviously male fields like the math and sciences,for example, produces women to become muchmore likely to thrive in underrepresented fields.With the right institution that possesses thesemorals, women can go into the workplace and intothe future with the confidence and strengths thatthey need to succeed. From 1974's Portico.

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by Samantha BrantiganGetting to know a woman of the pastSource: Hatch LibraryWe must picture what campus life was like years ago andthe individuals who came before us to leave Bay PathUniversity, a historically significant and noteworthywomen's institution, since this year's campus theme isREimagine. We're fortunate in that we have a number ofyearbooks and records that help us picture how academicsand students came to be. I've had the privilege of gettingto know and learn about Charlotte Trafton, Class of 1947,through written documents.Charlotte Trafton was born and raised in the small Mainetown of Sanford. Charlotte was 19 years old, in excellenthealth, weighing 145 pounds, and standing 5'11" when shebegan her application to Bay Path Secretarial School. Thisinformation may seem trivial, but it is critical givenCharlotte's plans to pursue a career in medicine. Sheexcelled in coursework, including college courses, duringher high school years, while also being quite engaged withher local church and the workforce. All of this materialwas included in her application, and she was admitted intoBay Path Secretarial School to begin her career.According to what I could tell, the following four yearswere the finest of her life. The school day was split into eight periods, six of whichwere 55 minutes long and two of which were 45 minutes.English, laboratory skills, nursing procedures, secretarialefficiency, typewriting, and sociology were among thesubjects she studied here. Academics were not a problemfor her; she generally received A's and B's across theboard. I was able to read several medical papers anddiagnoses based on what she observed and treated atWesson Memorial Hospital in the document of pages Iwent through. I also got to witness medical shorthand,which I had never seen before and thought was quiteamazing; it may seem a bit different now, but I amlearning it, and Charlotte Trafton was studying it as well. Charlotte Trafton had such a good influence on the peoplearound her and wherever she went because of heroutstanding work both inside and outside the classroom.Charlotte recalled her time at Bay Path and kept in contactwith many of her classmates, attending reunions whenevershe was able. Charlotte Trafton Baer died of cancer on December 17,1984, which was a sad development. She embodied thesort of graduate that Bay Path aspires to create. The Charlotte Trafton Bear Memorial Scholarship forthe Class of 1947 aims to keep her passion in collegealive. She was thankful for the financial assistance shegot, and she was proud of her medical secretarial work,as well as her desire to serve others. Even though she isno longer among us, she continues to do so.

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Women that are trans are not a"separate gender"by Rebecca WehnerThis Women's History Month, it is importantto recognize all women as being equal andvalid in their identities and experiences. Thediscussion surrounding transgender and non-binary individuals included in mainstreamlanguage is picking up speed, but there arestill many misconceptions made about thosewho have come out as a gender different fromthe one they were born as. When it comes to both sex and gender, there is not simply"male" and "female." Both biological and psychologicalfactors have confirmed that gender is a spectrum. Gender canbe broken into two categories: binary and non-binary. Binarygenders refer to male and female; this applies both tocisgender people (people who identify as the gender theywere assigned at birth) and transgender men and women aswell. Non-binary genders refer to individuals who do notidentify fully as male or female. This can be used both as anumbrella term for a variety of identities, or as an identityitself. A common misconception about non-binary individualsis that they are always androgynous, and that they are a"third" gender. This is incorrect, as the term literally meansthat they are not restricted to the gender binary. So why is it wrong to put trans women in a box separatefrom cis women? Referring to trans women (and men forthat matter) as a separate gender indicates that you do notsee trans women as actual women, or that they are adifferent type of woman. It diminishes the experiencesthey have had as a woman, and to claim that it isdifferent than what a cis woman experiences also impliesthat all cis women share the same childhood and growingup stories, which is simply untrue. Intersectionality existsin many ways in the community of women, and transwomen deserve to be included in the narrative. ThisWomen's History Month, consider what you can do tosimply recognize women as the complex individuals theyare, without getting hung up on the circumstances oftheir birth or what their body looks like.Source: VIM.

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Sowing Health andWellness with AshlieThomasSince the theme of Black History Month was BlackHealth and Wellness, Ashlie Thomas, researcher,entrepreneur, and gardener also known as theMocha Gardener, decided to channel that themeinto her talk with Bay Path and the surroundingcommunity about the benefits of gardening. Ashlie invited attendees to discuss what Black joy,health, wealth, and wellness meant to them in thechat. She then explained how all of the words cantie into gardening, as seen below.Joy: Seeing things in the garden clearly, with optimism.Gardening can help ground emotionally andspiritually Health: Gardening is movement, being one with nature,allowing your mind to ground, and a place of rest. Italso increases nutrition access Wealth: Wealth is feasible in a tangible way throughentrepreneurship with the crops Wellness: Can’t have optimal wellness without the other factorsAshlie shared a personal example of how gardeningchanged her. Before she started gardening, she wasn't acreative person. "It’s amazing how you get creativewhen you’re in that space,” Ashlie said. This newcreativity led to her gourmet jam company, Jam-ology,made from ingredients from her garden and localfarmers' markets.Gardening can have important effects on Black womenin particular. “Strength is a stereotype,” she said, “but atthe same time, we’re gentle… we have that softness, justas you see strength and resilience as well.” Blackwomen nurturing plants and engaging in the cyclicalprocess of gardening can help them feel empowered andreflects that softness, she stated. “Plants are gentle withus. We have to be gentle with them, too.” Ashlie alsosaid that dry spells in gardening, such as when a plantsimply won’t take to the soil, reaffirms resilience in aperson.Ashlie Thomas. Source: Julia DeRidderAttendee response to what joy, health, wealth, and wellness meant to them.Source: Julia DeRidderby Julia DeRidder(Continued on next page)

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Ashlie's Garden-Type Starter Information Level One- Herb Garden Fairly simple, gateway plants. Works no matterwhat space you have. Level Two- Flowers and Tropical plantsGarden Really great starters, have them at your work,coffee tables. They are living things and respond. Level Three- Vegetable Garden Very rewarding, provides you with tangible, literalfruits of labor. Indulge once more. They arecyclical and beautiful. Before finishing her presentation with a statement ofgratitude, Ashlie made another powerful comparisonbetween the garden and a person’s life. “You are agarden. Sow into yourself. No matter who you are, sowinto your passion, prioritize your health.” She referencedher work with food deserts, stating that she found aproblem that she knew she had to solve. She encouragedattendees to do the same and to think big. Speaking toprofessors was something that helped her to come intoher passion. The tone of the chat and of the panelists was that of deepappreciation and inspiration. President Doran ended themeeting by thanking Ashlie for joining, and informing theattendees that Bay Path has a community garden that willbe starting up in the spring.The evening ended with a dance party hosted by ElizabethCardona, playing music from a Black History Monthplaylist, as attendees were urged to follow Ashlie atthe.mocha.gardener on Instagram.Ashlie was also asked if she ever had to minimize herselfto seem less ethnic. Ashlie said that she used to watch hertone, fix her face, but that she realized it made her feelinadequate. “I’ve stopped. There’s a certain aesthetic youfeel you need to present… [find] people that affirm youand you affirm yourself. Rise above, and you’ll besurprised how many allies appreciate your authenticity,”she advised. The panelists then conducted a question-and-answersegment. Questions included how she balances her timeand stays motivated. Ashlie acknowledged that it can becomplicated and that academia contributed to impostersyndrome. However, she learned she has to make timefor herself, because “you cannot give from an emptyvessel.”The last slide depicts a sunflower and what Ashlie is grateful for. Source: Julia DeRidder

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ALANA's celebration of Black artistsThe Office of Multicultural Affairs was theperfect place to hold ALANA's intimateListening Party. In honor of Black HistoryMonth, the club invited Bay Path studentsto attend an afternoon of listening to Blackartists while making bracelets with beads.Students chatted and joked as the music playedoff of a Spotify playlist in the background.Pizza, chips, and water were supplied to theattendees. Students helped each other out withthe bracelets and enjoyed the friendly energy,before dispersing for the evening to attendpractices and dinner, all adorned with newjewelry. by Julia DeRidderSource: Julia DeRidderBracelet made at the event. Source: Julia DeRidder

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On Wednesday afternoon, February 23, Bay Pathsaid goodbye to Ramona East, who was theAssistant Director of Student Engagement andBollum Residence Life Coordinator, as she leftus for Babson College. Her duties allowed her tochaperone the Salem, MA trip in October 2021.Students, faculty, and others gathered in theAtrium to say goodbye to Ramona. It was a sadday for many at Bay Path who will miss herenergy and smiling face. Ramona left an impact that will be hard to filland it won’t be the same without her on campus.We will miss her, but she has a great futureahead of her at Babson College. Goodbye and good luck to Ramona Eastby Samantha RobinsonSource: Samantha RobinsonSource: Samantha RobinsonSource: UMASS

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In between the public conversation with Beemyn, therewere also breakout rooms in which the attendees couldconverse about what they might personally do to startbeing more inclusive towards the students on campus,or what ideas they had to implement new policies intoclassrooms. Genny's presence was encouraging andhelpful as staff began the transition into advocating fortrans students.Since this event, Bay Path has also implemented aChosen Names and Personal Pronouns Policy, inwhich students will be able to use the name they go by,regardless of their birth name, on the course websiteCanvas and their emails, as well as ensuring thatstudents are always addressed with the correct nameand pronouns in the classroom. There are excitingchanges on the horizon for the Bay Path community!by Rebecca WehnerNon-binary and TransAwareness and Action EventThere has been an ongoing discussion at Bay Path onthe subject of inclusion of all gender identities oncampus; despite being a "historically women's college",there are also trans men and non-binary individuals thatattend school here and deserve to be recognized. In lightof concerns regarding students being misgendered andexcluded on the basis of identity, a virtual event washeld on February 23 to bring awareness to the issue andhow it can be fixed. The discussion was hosted byGenny Beemyn, Ph.D. (they/them), the Director of theStonewall Center at UMass Amherst, and a leadingexpert on transgender college students. Genny spokeabout their personal experiences coming out as non-binary, and how they have fought to change the scopeof representation of all identities in a college setting.Source: Genny Beemyn.Many faculty and students alike are unaware of what toconsider when referring to and interacting with a trans ornon-binary person. Genny divulged helpful tips to be asinclusive and respectful as possible. Here is some advicethat they gave that we should think about when thinkingabout names and pronouns:When referring to someone's pronouns, do not say"preferred pronouns", as pronouns are not simply apreference; instead, say "the pronouns someone uses","personal pronouns", or simply "their pronouns". When introducing yourself in a public and professionalsetting, state both your name and pronouns if you arecomfortable, as it provides a safer space for everyone toshare their own pronouns for both cisgender andtransgender people alike.If you accidentally misgender someone, don't play thevictim. Instead, quickly apologize and move on.

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Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders(WELL), a signature program that studentsmust take in order to graduate, is seriouslyconsidering changing its name to moreaccurately represent the students on campus.The leaders of the program, including theExecutive Director of the program DinahMoore, took feedback from January's Town HallMeeting and reached out to students forfeedback on changing the title. Preliminarysuggestions included "We're EmpoweredLearners and Leaders" and "Wildcats asLearners and Leaders." Bay Path considering taking stepsto change WELL Program's nameby Julia DeRidderAs a reminder, Bay Path's status as a"women's college" does not reflect the factthat there are transgender men, nonbinarypeople, and people with other genderidentities on campus--not just women. TheWELL program name change would be astep in the right direction of inclusivity. To read more about the Town Hall, referto our February 2022 edition of theNetwork News.Student reflections on the name change:"I think it's great, I'm glad that Bay Path is taking a bigstep in the right direction of inclusivity."-Sheila Daly"I think this is a small, but very much needed, step forwardtowards an inclusive environment, even if it's as small aschanging the name of a program, because that small thing canmean a lot to people."-Madison Dion"I think it's a wonderful idea, as there are many non-womenattending Bay Path. I think the college being open to being moreinclusive of non-women is a wonderful step in the right direction forLGBTQ+ inclusivity around campus and hopefully that can spreadthroughout the area around campus!"-Olivia Reinert

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The Black Student Union visits Washington, D.C.by Rebecca WehnerBay Path Students, along with President Doran, Dean Anne Chapdelaine, and Maria Furlow, pose infront of the White House. Source: Samantha Brantigan.The Black Student Union got to see history andculture come to life on their trip to Washington, D.C.during spring break. Monuments, museums, andauthentic food allowed the students to have the fullD.C. experience. This trip was organized and plannedby the BSU as an opportunity to appreciate AfricanAmerican history and culture, and observe the placeswhere many significant moments in history occurred.The activities were spread across three days, andfeatured many recognizable Washington hot spots. On day one, students got the chance to visit theWhite House and the Capitol. The Black LivesMatter Plaza set up in front of the White Housealso showcased posters and messages supportingUkraine during their time of need. Day twofeatured several more historical sites, such as theMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial and theWashington Monument. At the National Galleryof Art, there were beautiful paintings andpicturesque statues and gardens. On the third and final day in Washington, D.C., the groupvisited the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and theMuseum of African American History. The Museum ofAfrican American History both recounted the terriblehistory of slavery and segregation, and celebrated theimpact of the black individuals of our country. This triptruly made a mark on everyone in attendance.Amira Yahya, Kayla Victor, Samantha Brantigan, RowanneMustafa, and Janell Smith at the gates of Howard University,one of the most well known historically black universities.

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Dr. DePergola, Bay Path’s speaker for the T. Marc FutterEthics Lecture occurring on March 23, 2022, wasinterviewed by Julia DeRidder, Dia Arias, and RebeccaWehner about how he came into ethics, his favorite books,and more. Read below a condensed version of theinterview to get a sneak peek of the person behind thespeaker.Dia: Does your passion for ethical responsibilities stay atthe workplace, and if not, how do you transpire that inyour personal life?Dr. D: It’s something that I carry everywhere with me. It’snot something that can be shut off or put down. When youreally start to think critically about your own personalresponsibilities and take a moral inventory of who you areand who you want to be, and how you want to get there, itcan’t be unlost or unknown. I think of moral responsibilityand the passion that I bring to work and to my personal lifein terms of values and ethics, as the wise constraints thatmake me free. I think of it almost like vows. Bycommitting myself fully to something in a very specificway, I don’t become less free, but actually more free tolive up to what’s best in myself and to elicit the best interms of the partnerships I have with my patients and myfamily. For me, passion for that is something that I thinkbegins at home, and then you bring it into yourprofessional life. Both mutually feed one another. Julia: Have you noticed a shift in your ethics position atBaystate since the pandemic?Dr. D: Not in terms of what ethics does, but how ethics isviewed. What I think the pandemic has shown us all is thatethics is a starting place. It’s better as a breakfast than as asupper. I think that organizations in society look at ethicsnow as integral at the beginning of any thoughtful processto begin distributing goods or how to think about fairnessor how to meet individuals where they are and to serve anincreasingly diverse population, whose needs are oftenvery different from our own. Rebecca: What made you want to pursue acareer in ethics in the first place?Dr. D: I grew up with a single mom, as an onlychild. My mom at that time was the nursemanager of the medical intensive care unit atBaystate. My mom would leave work, come andpick me up and bring me back to Baystate, to domy homework in her office or in a small nursingclassroom right outside of the medical ICU. Iremember being impressed by the compassion ofthe providers, and hearing about conversationsthat were happening in the hallway about life anddeath decisions. I knew that I wanted to be a partof that someday. Later on, I realized I was moreinterested in thinking about how those decisionsshould be made, rather than being in the roomand applying the medical treatment to makethose decisions. How do we know that we knowthat is the treatment? And how does ourknowledge about knowing the diagnosis orknowing that the antibiotic is the solution, how isthat different from knowing that the person thatyou spend the most time with is your friend, orknowing that you're loved by a parent? So thatdrew me to philosophy. Studying philosophy alsoled me to a certain point where I realized that toask the most important questions in life, youknow, what is the ultimate meaning, what is theultimate purpose, what’s ultimate identity, what'sultimately valuable, partnered very well withtheological studies. So that brought me to meshphilosophy and theology together, but alwaysthinking about medicine, always wanting tocontribute in a very specific way. Ethics, Beethoven, and single moms:An interview with Dr. DePergolaEdited by Julia DeRidderSource: Peter Testori(Continued on next page)

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I always say that philosophy taught me how to think, andtheology taught me how to love, and so if you put themtogether, they taught me how to think about how to love.And to me, that’s what ethics at its best tries to do. How dowe think about how best to love the person for who they are,where they are, how do we help them to become more fullywho they are in terms of their value commitments, and howdoes that help them make these difficult decisions, about themeaning of their life. And then I thought what greater placeto do it, which is one of my first loves for ethics inhealthcare as the rest of the world was also recognizing thepermanence of a place for a person that is trained in ethicsand trained in moral philosophy could be at the bedside, so Icould do everything I wanted to do. I always distinguishbetween a career and a vocation. A career is something thatyou choose, and you can choose to do pretty much anything.A vocation is something that chooses you back. Julia: I hope we can all be that lucky in our vocations. Dia: How do you hold the staff accountable fordiscrimination like microaggressions, or even more blatantdiscrimination? Dr. D: One of the best ways I think to hold peopleaccountable is not to simply look at something that’s beendone and punish, but rather a deep introspection. In order forme to know why I do the things I do, I need to understandwhy I believe the things I believe. That begins withunderstanding who I am, and the things I am committed to. Ivery much encourage a deep, guided bio facilitator of a sense of self-examination, and I recommend for many individuals,in fact, everybody, for my students and health careproviders, to do a regular examination of conscience. Toalways before you end the day, think about the day. Whatwent well, what didn’t go well. Where were my emotions forthe day? What should I be doing better? To understand whytreating symptoms with dignity is so important to solvingthose problems, that means being willing to meet themicroaggressor where they are, treating them with thedignity and respect that we want them to treat others with,and showing them how to do it. Julia: Professor Fondon wants to know what yourfavorite book or favorite movie is.Dr. D: This is impossible. This is like asking which of mychildren is my favorite.Dia: You can do your top three. Dr. D: Three books that I can’t imagine living withoutwould be Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Plato’sGorgias, and Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae.Julia: I was just going to say Harry Potter.Dr. D. There’s certainly a place for Harry Potter as well.Julia: What about your favorite movies?Dr. D: Denzel Washington is for me. It’s very difficult forme to think of someone better than Denzel Washington. Julia: Professor Fondon also wants to know your favoritesong. Dr. D: Oh jeez. This is really difficult. It really dependson the mood. Right now for the projects in front of me, itwould have to be Beethoven. Julia: Thank you for taking the time to meet with us.Dr. D: It’s a pleasure. It’s a great honor and I really lookforward to being with you in person.Use the QR code or follow this link toregister for "Moral Resiliency, Resolve, andRecovery in a Post-Pandemic Era" with Dr.Peter DePergola on March 23rd from 5:00pm to 6:30 pm.

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Ruby Maddox, the speaker for the spring 2022Thumbprint, was warm and engaging whiledirecting the audience to pursue and achievetheir purpose in life. Chats are not always well-populated duringZoom events, but Ruby Maddox wasencouraging and asked just the right amount ofquestions to get attendees engaged in her storyand how they themselves can reimagine theirpurpose. Sawyer Harris was the studentmoderator for this event, directing and readingaloud from the lively chat.The event was structured into two parts: Ruby sharing herstory, and an expedited workshop. Ruby works as a Purpose Coach. Her favorite part of thejob is “getting people to accomplish things that theythought they couldn’t do.” This was modeled from her ownlife. She explained that going to Ghana as a study abroadopportunity blew her mind. “It made me reimagine theworld and myself… I was no longer a racial minority. Icould embody myself.” This trip helped her shift hermindset, even being a catalyst for getting out of toxic andabusive relationships and situations. She simply couldn’tgo back to being the same person she was before shevisited Ghana.Stop believing you can predict the future.Anything is possible.Stop believing you’re not worthy of your dream.“It’s difficult to go against what’s ingrained, butwe are always more capable than we think weare.” Stop believing you have to do it all on your own. Three things that Ruby said she needed attendeesto stop believing:1.2.3.ReImagining your purpose at spring semester'sThumbprint eventby Julia DeRidderStudent moderator Sawyer Harris. Source: Julia DeRidder(Continued on next page)

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The event ended with people sharing their gratitudefor Ruby’s wisdom. Ruby was inspirational in herinstructions on how to reimagine people’s purpose,as every Thumbprint should be. The crux of purpose is in the center of overlapping visions, plans, and execution. Livingyour purpose is hard, Ruby said, "but it’s when values align and light you from within. It’swhen you’re at your best." Source: Julia DeRidderHaving shared her own reimagining of her purpose, the workshop portion of the event began. Rubyasked the attendees to choose one thing they can dowithin the next 90 days to achieve their newpurpose, one thing that could change everything.This will be the catalyst for moving from Aspirationto Action.Ruby likened finding these steps to a road trip. Thepurpose is why you want to go on your road trip.Vision is exactly where you want to go. Planning iswhat you need to do to get there. And executing isnot stopping until you’re there. Ruby wanted to share this experience with others,so she decided to start a nonprofit to bring Blackmales to Ghana as part of a study abroad program.“I had no money to start this program,” and noexperience, but that didn’t matter. This was a newbeginning. Saying yes to yourself like she did willget you possibilities and create the new you,according to Ruby. PowerPoint slide presented by Ruby Maddox. Source: Julia DeRidder

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On Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 I attended the first ofthree Thunderbird games for my birthday. My night started atWahlburgers for dinner with my dad near MGM Springfield,then it was off to the game. The game was against theBridgeport Islanders formerly known as the BridgeportSoundtigers. By the end of the first period the Islanders wereup by one and brought their lead up by 2 at the end of thesecond period. When all hope seemed lost #11 Hugh McGinggot a pass from our captain #4Tommy Cross to score the firstgoal of the night for the T-birds. Refusing to stop there, #7Sam Anas scored another goal, tying the score 2-2. In thefinal five minutes of the game #19 Mackenzie MacEachernput Springfield in the lead. #13 Alexey Toropchenkofollowed MacEachern with another point. Bridgeport wouldeventually cut the lead down by a goal scored by formerThunderbird Captain Paul Thompson. With just 8.6 secondsleft in the game Mackenzie MacEachern would score thewinning goal for Springfield and making it the 6th straightwin on home ice. The last game I attended was on Saturday, February 26th.The T-Birds played the Charlotte Checkers at theirMilitary Appreciation Night. At the 13:02 mark of the 1stperiod #17 Nikita Alexandrov scored Springfield’s firstof many goals that night. Charlotte ended up cutting thelead down by one goal at the 13:02 mark of the secondperiod. The one-goal game was short lived as #15 ScottPerunovich scored for the T-Birds, putting them up bytwo goals heading into the second intermission. Charlottewouldn’t give up the fight in the third and final period ofthe game. They cut the lead down to a goal, butSpringfield was hungry for blood. Perunovich ended thegame for the Thunderbirds with a final score of 4-2.After the game an auction took place where the fanscould bid on the jerseys worn by the T-bird players.#5 Tyler Tucker $3,500#15 Scott Perunovich $2,300#27 Keean Washkurak $1,800#17 Nikita Alexandrov $1,550#13 Alexy Toropchenko $1,500#7 Sam Anas $1,450#4 Captain Tommy Cross $1,400#12 Nathan Walker $1,250#30 Goalie Joel Hofer $1,200#11 Hugh McGing $1,150#63 Matthew Peca $1,100The Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team'swinning weekendBy Samantha RobinsonThe February 25th game was special because for the firsttime in seven years it fell right on my birthday. I attended thegame with my mom, my dad, and my boyfriend, Alec. Asalways, I watched warmups from my own special spot nearwhere we sit, though this time I had two posters that night.One was for me to try and get a player stick from either #12Nathan Walker or Captain #4 Tommy Cross. The only goalfor the Thunderbirds that night would come from #41 WillBitten. Former Thunderbirds player, Anthony Greco wouldget two assists that night for Hartford, helping to further theirlead. Even though we lost, I had a great time because I got tosee my name on the Jumbotron for my birthday which alwaysbrings a smile to my face and got to cheer on my home team.The final score of the game was Springfield 1 - Hartford 3. #39 Goalie Charlie Lindgren $1,100#18 Mathais Laferriere $1,000#41 Will Bitten $1,000#19 Mackenzie MacEachern $900#77 Drew Callin $875#29 Nathan Todd $850#14 Steven Santini $850#22 Josh Wesley $800#48 Calle Rosen $750#25 Griffin Luce $750Boomer Mascot $1,600Final Auction Prices for Thunderbirds JerseysJoel Hofer #30 goalieBoomer the MascotThunderbirds players #63Matthew Peca and #4Tommy CrossThunderbirds CaptainTommy Cross getting hisjersey auctioned offFormer Thunderbirds player ChasePriskieFormer Thunderbirdsplayer Anthony GrecoFormerThunderbirdsCaptain PaulThompsonPhotos provided bySamantha Robinson

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Here's whatwe're watchingShows and movies we've been streaming all month long(Continued on next page)MaidDirected by John WellsMaid follows single mother Alex (Margaret Qualley) as shenavigates government assistance programs to find shelter forherself and her young daughter after she leaves her abusive partner.I started watching this miniseries on a whim and proceeded tobinge-watch it over two days. While parts of it are undoubtedlyunrealistic and take an almost rosy glasses view at serious problemslike homelessness, it was nevertheless deeply impactful. Ofparticular importance was the theme of emotional abuse and Alexstruggling with the fact that it is not taken as seriously as physicalabuse. On a lighter note, Alex's mentally ill mother was played bythe accomplished actress Andie MacDowell, who is, funnilyenough, Qualley's mother in real life. I highly recommend watchingthis show, but keep in mind its heavy content matter. - Julia DeRidderSource: IMBDTurning RedDirected by Domee ShiThis movie does a great job capturing the experience of amiddle school girl torn between worlds, with the pressureto please her family, enjoy life with her friends, and dealwith the pains of growing up. I was able to resonate andconnect with many of the themes, and I also love thecultural aspect tied into the whimsy of the protagonist,Mei, turning into a red panda. Despite being gearedtowards kids, I feel that this movie can appeal to manyaudiences. Unpacking generational trauma, navigatingmother-daughter relationships, and the value of deepfriendships and "found family" are all featured topics. Itdefinitely brought a tear to my eye. Highly recommend! -Rebecca WehnerSource: Disney Plus

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(continued from previous page)Once Upon A TimeCreated by Adam Horowitz andEdward Kitsis The series takes place in the fictional seaside town of Storybrooke,Maine, in which the residents are actually characters from variousfairy tales that were transported to the "real world" town and robbedof their real memories by the Evil Queen, Regina (Lana Parrilla),using a powerful curse obtained from Rumplestiltskin (RobertCarlyle). The town's only hope lies with a bail bondswoman, EmmaSwan (Jennifer Morrison), the daughter of Snow White (GinniferGoodwin), and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas), who was transportedfrom the fairy tale world before she could be cursed. I startedwatching Once Upon A Time when it first came out in 2011 andwhen it ended in 2018 I had seen all the episodes. I startedrewatching it when COVID first came about and I fell in love with itall over again. It is a great show for people who love a modern takeon fairy tales. - Samantha RobinsonSource ABC networkPretty Little Liars Made by Marlene KingThis series is about four teenage girls mourning the loss oftheir friend Alison, the queen bee of the group. Alison haddisappeared a year before the series took place. The fourgirls, Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily have grown apartfrom each other since the loss of their best friend. They findtheir way back to each other when they all receive ananonymous text message from someone who knows all theirsecrets. They go by 'A' and threaten the girls to spill all oftheir secrets if they do not comply. So the girls connect witheach other again and try to find who is behind the textmessages. This series first came out in 2010 and went on forseven seasons. The season finale aired on June 27, 2017. Ibegan watching this show when it first aired but I neverfinished it. I just found my way back to this gem and boy isit a rollercoaster! I definitely suggest this show if you areinto teen dramas. -Charlize Hernandez

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Everything to know about the conflict in Ukraineby Rebecca WehnerSource: Britannica.The news has been covering daily updates on the Ukrainecrisis, and many companies are offering their support anddoing their part to provide resources for the sufferingcountry. In order to help, it is important to understandhow this conflict began, and why it is so important.The armed conflict started in Eastern Europe in early2014; protests against Ukrainian President ViktorYanukovych were picking up speed. Security forcesexpanded as the riots continued, and Yanukovych fledUkraine. One month later, the Russian army seizedcontrol of Ukraine's peninsula of Crimea, with VladimirPutin claiming it was for the good of the people. Ethicdivisions grew, and armed conflict broke out betweenboth countries' military troops. With negotiations underway, in 2016 NATO deployed four battalions around theeast of Europe in hopes of keeping Russia's troops frominvading anywhere else in Europe. Ukraine enduredthousands of cyberattacks, such as national poweroutages and hacks to major company systems. While theconflict was reduced mostly to skirmishes on the frontline, it has now escalated greatly.In October 2021, troops were being sent from Russiatowards the Ukraine border. Satellite and publicintelligence depicted armor, weapons, and missiles beingbrought to Ukraine without warning or explanation.Russia's military demanded that NATO prevent Ukrainefrom joining their alliance in the future, but their requestswere declined. In February 2022, Russia officially launchedtheir full-scale invasion of Ukraine. President Bidenordered three thousand troops to counter the Russians in theborder countries around the invaded nation. Putin deployedland, sea, and air attacks into Ukraine and has shown noindication of slowing down. Many Russians have spoken out against Putin, saying thatthis isn't what the majority wants and that they too fear apotential war. Since this attack, many countries around theworld have condemned Russia and their affiliatedcompanies, and have sent over troops and resources to helpdefend Ukrainians. This will likely affect the globaleconomy and trade, so one can only wait and see whatalliances will remain and what will be in store for the futureof both nations.

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On March 8, the Florida Senate passed the ParentalRights in Education bill, largely dubbed the "Don't SayGay" bill by those who oppose it. The measure has beenpassed in both legislative bodies, and aims to prohibitthe discussion of gender identity and sexual orientationin the classroom. Many have spoken out about this bill,including the White House, saying that it is inherentlyhomophobic and puts children in danger of being outedto unsupportive parents. Others claim that teaching kidsabout such subjects is "grooming" and inappropriate.The primary goal of this bill is said to give parents a sayin what information teachers use in the classroomgeared toward their children. Republican Senator DannyBurgess says that he simply believes there should be anage limit on "certain discussions". This law mainlycenters around children from grades kindergarten tothird grade, and states that parents have the right to sueif there is a violation to these principles. Additionally,there is an implication that queer students can be outedto their parents if they speak of it at school.Florida Senate passes "Don't Say Gay" billby Rebecca WehnerSource: Canva.Questions have arisen about the capacity that teachershave to discuss personal subjects with students about theirhome life and their identity, and the new need for them toreport back to parents about private conversations.Additionally, same-sex parents fear that their childrenwould not be able to recognize their two moms or twodads at all in a classroom setting. The first openly gay Florida state senator, Shevrin Jones,addressed the Senate prior to the bill's passing, urgingthem to be more open-minded to the phrasing of the bill.He recalled the bullying he had suffered over the years,and pleaded with them to change the bill so that teacherscould not urge a student to change their identity, ratherthan prohibiting talk of it at all. Nonetheless, hiscolleagues resumed their stance. The bill will now bepassed to Republican Governer Ron DeSantis, who hasalready indicated his intention to sign the bill. If it issigned, the law will go into effect on July 1. With studentsstaging massive walkouts across the state, there is stillhigh demand for a change.

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When a parent murders their child, the world stepsback. The world holds its breath, a universalmoment of silence, before condemning that personas monstrous. The parent will be forever seen asundeserving of the beautiful child they were gifted,the child forever seen as a young, hopeful soulstruck down too soon.When a parent murders their disabled child, thestory is often not the same. The world gazes uponthe family with pity, wonders how hard it must’vebeen to be the parent of a poor disabled child todrive the parent to murder. The parent is seen as amercy-killer, the child seen as a suffering soul setfree. This sentiment, though widespread, is inaccurate. Inefforts to tear down this horrific mindset, the AutisticSelf-Advocacy Network, as well as Not Dead Yet, ananti-euthanasia organization, have created theDisability Day of Mourning. This day, the first ofMarch every year, is one when disabled people andallies can gather to mourn those from the communitythat have become victims of their caregivers. Thedisability community has adopted the use of the term“filicide” to mean, in these cases, the murder of adisabled person by their caregiver, usually a parent.These victims are numerous, with the numbergrowing each year. Remembering the victims,honoring their names and their stories, and bringingawareness to the way ableism kills disabled peopleeach year are all goals of the Disability Day ofMourning, and things you can take part in.How can we as a Bay Path community supportthis cause? Here are a few things you can do:Get to know your own ableism. You have beenraised in a world that looks down on disability, onlyraising it up when it’s able to be commodified. Understand where that influence is in yourself. Seek outdisabled voices to listen to and actually listen! Changeyour language, your treatment, even your thought processaround disability. All of this will make it harder forableism to thrive, and create situations where caregivers ofdisabled people have a world around them that valuesdisability. Remember the victims. The media has discussed thesecases, painting the murderers sympathetically andcharacterizing the victims as burdens. You can rememberthese victims as people. Learn their names, their stories,and understand that they were people who deserved life. Support caregivers and disabled people. As stated, welive in a world that holds disdain for disability. Caregiversare overworked, especially in the wake of the COVIDpandemic. Disabled people have been isolated, left withoutcare, and further disabled by COVID. Do what you can tosupport these people in your life, and make sure that theyknow they have you to count on. Finally, get involved in local disability organizations.Understand what the issues are around you! If we unite forone day to remember those lost, that is beautiful. However,if we use this unity to push for more accessibility, it’smeaningful change! Let the memory of these victims spuryou to action year-round, and support disabilityorganizations that help to make the world a less hostileplace for disabled people. Even further, ensure theseorganizations are led and supported by the disabled peoplethey aim to serve.This issue is both daunting and saddening. The list of victimsgrows each year, and weighs heavily on the hearts ofdisabled people everywhere. While we can’t bring thesepeople back to life, we can regard them fondly, share amoment of silence for them, and create the world theydeserved to have.Disability Day of Mourningby Mallery MacGrath

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My experience with a UTI and some things I learnedMy household has recently undergone a “UTI outbreak”,for lack of a better word. Both my female roommate andmyself had, coincidentally, gotten UTI’s around the sametime. As we were trying to explain what that meant andwhat symptoms we had to our third roommate (he/him), itmade me realize that not many people know that UTIs arenot the cookie cutter infections they are to be believed.UTI, urinary tract infection, is an infection of any part ofyour urinary system-- kidneys, bladder, urethra, etc. It isan extremely common infection that has more than 3million cases in the U.S. per year. Most UTI cases arewomen, but men are also at risk of getting an infection. Itcan take anywhere between a couple days to a coupleweeks to get rid of fully, and doesn’t always need to beseen by a medical professional. UTI's are not to be confused with a yeast infection,which are commonly mixed up. A yeast infection ismore specific to the vagina and has different symptomssuch as itchiness, inflammation, etc. UTI symptomsinclude pelvic pain, urgency and frequency inurination, a painful burning and tightening sensationafter urination, and in extreme cases blood in the urine. While it is important, and probably the smartest move, toget checked out by your doctor if you are experiencingUTI symptoms, it can go away on its own.My roommate went to her doctor almost immediatelyand got the antibiotics to treat it. It is the best andeasiest option, so of course I didn’t do that. There are over the counter medications for UTIs,specially AZO and other urinary pain reliefmedications. AZO is the most trusted as I have found,and not terribly expensive. It truly does help with thepain and also the frequency. Just be aware that it turnsyour urine a bright orange, as I forgot the pain reliefmeds are what does that and had a small freakout inmy work’s bathroom. I did go to the clinic after I gotfed up with having to go to thebathroom every five minutes,and my tests actually came backclean. In order to qualify for aUTI, there has to be at least onediscerning bacteria present. Mysample came back with mixedurogenital flora and thereforedidn’t technically mean I had aUTI. I continued to take AZOwhen I needed to, but the bestand most effective home remedyis to drink water.As we all know, the more water you drink, the moreyou have to pee. But if you are having UTI symptomsthe best thing to do is to try and flush it out. It seemslike too easy of a solution, there has to be more to it,right? It truly is that simple. If you think you might beexperiencing UTI symptoms, try to drink more waterthan you do on average. It may not be the resolvingsolution to your problem, but it definitely helpsrelieve symptoms, even if it doesn’t get rid of itentirely. by Liz Hall Health and Wellness Section

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The Path ForwardBringing you updates on the most recent Bay Path University COVID-19 policyby Julia DeRidderAs of March 4, 2022, masksare no longer mandatory inmost* indoor and outdoorspaces on campus, unless youare not vaccinated.*Masks are still mandatory when in the HealthServices Department, and when using the BayPath Shuttle.During in-person meetings or groupactivities in conference rooms, orother indoor spaces.In the classroom to includeinstructors and students.When using the University shuttle.When visiting Health ServicesWhen outdoors if social distancingcannot be guaranteed.Masks are still mandatory forunvaccinated people in the followingsituations: As of February 18, 2022, it is nolonger required to fill out a symptomcheck questionnaire to gain access tocampus buildings. The "DailySymptom Check" icon has beenremoved from the portal. As long asyou are compliant with Bay Path'svaccination policy, your ID will letyou in the buildings.

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from "a series of unusual love letters"by Virgil Lybargerthere are stainson my desk.paint splattersfrom the rare occasionswhere I paint. I don’t do it often,and I am not very good,but I enjoy it nonetheless. it is the simple actof creation.the simple factthat I can take my handsand create somethingwhere once,there was nothing. again: I am not very good,but I will paint things--stormy and sunny skies alike,birds of all different colors,tree branches and autumn leaves--and pin them to my walls. even if I am not good,I am still satisfiedwith the things I have built,in all their average glory,pinned to my walls. it was the act of creationthat mattered.not necessarily the end result.

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After immigrating to the UnitedStates, while embracing a newculture, I still linger in the influenceof my origins. June 12 is the dayBrazilians commemorateValentine’s Day, a day to celebratelove, just as in American society. However, events that took place onJune 12, 2016, will never be forgottenin my heart. In the early morninghours of that day individuals tooeager to await the dawn’s debut,enjoyed themselves in Orlando, themagical city of enchanted tales.Pulse, a popular gay nightspot that,on June 11, advertised Latin night viasocial media. When I woke up Sunday morning,in a state of shock, I tried to makesense of the images on TV. While Idreamt, I realized, other beingswere living a true nightmare.Tragically, the sun never rose forforty-nine victims. Each person hada name, a story to be told, and a lifeahead of them.In the hours that followed on thattragic Sunday, I tried to find apeaceful place to set my heart. Ireached the final stages on myquest for wisdom with a coupleconclusions: never give up hope.Refuse to surrender to the wicked.Don’t change who you are toplease others. And never stopprogressing! There’s no way to change the past,but it is vital to learn to seek lightand combat darkness. While thelives that were lost can't berecovered, every time their smilecomes to mind, love will prevail. There’s no place for darknesswhere the light continues to shine.A life can be prevented fromcontinuing, but not from onceexisting. Don’t ever allow anyoneto dim the powerful light thateternally rests in you. Pulse: The Legacy of the Lights that shall not bedimmed in Our Heartsby Nanda Klein PREVIOUSLY Published by Orange Blossom Publishing

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Not a box of roses or a bunch of flowers. I give you a mirror. A reflection staring back at you shows beauty and passion.It promises to be truthful and to reflect light when all you see isdarkness. If not treated properly, it can break. It can shatter into a million different pieces taking you with it.There's nothing cruel about what I'm saying, just simply being genuine.I refuse to give you a teddy bear, or roses that'll welt in less than a week. I give you a mirror.The image will never fade as you see it every day. It may collect dust and become dirty, and nothing will seem clear to youanymore.But I urge you to take it. There is no kind of love that someone fully understands. But as we memorize our silhouettes looking back at us, We can slowly accept the beauty of it all and the gloom that comes withit too. Shattered MirrorCharlize Hernandez

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