For the second year in a row Defiance College will be having an Academic and Organization Fair. It will be happening on Wednesday, September 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Table from 2020 Fair
It will be in the same location as last year which is in the Quad or between the Pilgrim Library and the Serrick Campus Center.
Students at last year’s fair
Going to this fair is a great way to meet new people on campus and learn more about what Defiance College has to offer. There will be sororities, fraternities, clubs, departments, sports, and services offered by the college. It is a fun time to check out all the wonderful opportunities offered by Defiance College.
The following departments and organizations listed below will be attending the fair.
Alpha Xi Delta APO Art & Design Association of Computing Machinery-ACM Athletics Autism Studies BASA CAB & Intramurals Catholics on Campus Computer Science/Digital Forensics-HTCIA Free the slaves ACM/DCPC Counseling Center Criminal Justice CRU DC First, DC Pass DC Pride English/Defender/Progeny Exercise Science Institute for Career Readiness and Lifelong Learning Institute for Pre-Health & Wellness Studies Local ICE McMaster McMaster/Service Leaders Music Natural Sciences OIR Project Pink RallyCap Sports SAAC Science Club Social Work Student Ambassadors & Telecounseling Student Senate Student Support Services Student Veterans of America Swarm Shop Teacher Education History Welcome table
Today we all have the right to vote and the right to run for a political office no matter what our race or gender is. Now think back to 1872. The only people who could vote or run for office were white men. However, it was the first time ever that a woman ran for President of the United States. This woman was named, Victoria Woodhull.
On September 23, 1838, Woodhall was born in Homer, Ohio. She was the seventh of ten siblings. Her father was a con man and not a very good guy. He abused and sexually assaulted Woodhull during her childhood. Woodhull was very intelligent growing up but only had three years of formal education. When Woodhull was 14 she met Canning Woodhull who was 28 years old. They divorced years later and she remarried Colonel James Harvey Blood. However, she kept Woodhull as her last name.
In 1870 Woodhull opened a brokerage firm on Wall Street with her sister, Tennessee Celeste, making them the first female stockbrokers. On May 14, 1870, Woodhull and her sister founded a newspaper called “The Woodhull and Clafin’s Weekly”.
The main purpose of the newspapers was to support Woodhull for her run for president. For the next six years, they published main topics about feminism. During this time anything that dealt with feminism was very taboo but they didn’t care. They wanted to share their thoughts with everyone and try to seek change.
On April 2, 1870, Woodhull sent a letter to the editor of the New York Herald announcing her run for the candidacy of the United States of America. Then the Equal Rights Party nominated Woodhull for The president of The United States of America on May 10, 1872.
On June 6, 1872, Woodhull’s nomination was ratified at the convention which makes her the first-ever female candidate to run for The President of the United States of America.
Woodhull’s Vice President candidate was Frederick Douglass. This however brought much controversy at the time most people wanted different races to be separated. Woodhull was very open about her beliefs in free love. While running for president she received a multitude of attacks in the media about supporting free love.
Woodhull decided to write an article about the double standards a Reverend was committing but it ended up backfiring on her. The day the article was published Woodhull, her husband, and her sister were arrested due to the content of the article. This all happened in November a couple of days before the election. It was later known that the arrest was made to stop Woodhull from voting in the election. The arrest led to Woodhull not receiving any electoral votes.
Woodhull tried a couple of times, later on, to run for president but she struggled with receiving nominations. Even though Woodhull never became president she carved out a huge path for women by showing the country that women could do more than just be a housewife.
Woodhull’s life was filled with a great amount of controversy but she refused to conform to the expected stereotype for women in the late 1800’s. She paved the way for future women to make their own mark in history.
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Finals week is just around the corner which means it’s time to study. If you’re trying to get a B to an A or even a passing grade these 10 study tips can help get through the stressful week of finals and get the score you desire.
Study tip number one: create your own study guide. Get creative and create a study guide that will help you understand the material better. Make it fun and easy to understand. Underline important information and make it as colorful as your heart’s content.
Study tip number two: ask questions. Your professors are here to help you. If you don’t understand something then ask. There is no such thing as a stupid question.
Study tip number three: Start early. No one loves all-nighters and cramming for your exam will not allow you to retain information well. Start studying early. Make flashcards or anything you need and just take a little bit of time throughout the day to go over your study for the exam.
Study tip number four: Organize a social distance or virtual study group. Studying in groups can help you and your partners understand the content needed for the exam.
Study tip number five: Study content not on the study guide. If your professor gives you a study guide make sure you study sections that you learned over the semester that is not listed. Questions can pop up that you were not aware of to study and those little missed point questions can pile up fast.
Study tip number six: take breaks. You won’t be able to retain or remember all of the information for your exam in one sitting. Set aside some time to take some breaks in order to relax and recharge before you start studying for your exam again.
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Study tip number seven: Get sleep. Your brain needs time to rest and recharge. Make sure you are getting enough sleep and not studying all of the time.
Study tip number eight: Prioritize your study time. Making time to study for exams will help tremendously. This will help you avoid studying everything last minute and have the time to study for the harder and more difficult exams.
Study tip number nine: Quiz yourself. Quizzing and making up exam questions for yourself can actually help you understand the content better. This can also help you become familiar with the style of the exam which will make taking the exam much easier.
Study tip number ten: Make it fun! If your having fun it will allow you to understand and retain information better. Studying can be hard and stressful but hopefully, these study tips will help you stay relaxed, calm, get good grades, and most of all have a little fun.
With COVID still being prevalent, the Defiance College Social Work department was unable to have their yearly Empty Bowls fundraiser in person so it will be virtually this year. Over the last 20 years, the event has raised thousands of dollars for the Defiance PATH center.
According to their event page, https://fundraising.idonate.com/defiance/emptybowls21, The PATH center serves the surrounding six-county area. Monday through Friday a hot meal is available to those in need. Currently, the PATH center has even begun delivering meals to those who are not able to access take out. The PATH center has a kitchen budget of $1,500 annually and relies solely on donations after that.
The PATH center is located in Defiance at 1939 E. Second Street. Their “program focuses on serving homeless persons, those with severe mental disabilities, or those who have food or nutritional needs – but all are welcome. A hot nutritious meal is served each weekday at noon. Weekend and holiday meals are served at 11:30 am”, according to the PATH centers website– https://unitedwaydefiance.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=27661
There is also a list of other needs of the PATH center if anyone would rather donate in that way.
“Empty Bowls is…organized by the Social Work Organization, specifically the junior class, as a way of connecting to the greater community”. Below are each if the student’s specific fundraiser page. Click on any to donate.
Leading up to the first Earth day many Americans were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas that was being emitted into the atmosphere by inefficient motor vehicles. Industries would blow out smoke and sludge into the atmosphere with little to no thought, or fear of bad publicity. Air pollution was mostly accepted and was a sign of prosperity.
The life of oblivion to the environment would soon come to an end with the publication of the book Silent Spring in 1962 by Rachel Cason. This book raised awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment, and links between pollution and public health. Senator Gaylord Nelson, from Wisconsin, had a huge concern about the environment in America.
After the massive oil spill of 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. Senator Nelson was inspired by the student anti-war movement and wanted to infuse the energy of the student anti-war protests with the emerging public concerns about air and water pollution. Senator Nelson announced to the media an idea about having a teach-in on a college campus and somehow convinced a conservative republican to serve as his co-chair and this representative was Pete McCloskey. The two Senators recruited Denis Heyes who was a young activist to help organize the campus teachings and they choose April 22. They chose this date because it is between spring break and finals week which will allow a big turnout.
Heyes saw the potential of this idea so he took a national staff of 85 to promote events in the US which eventually broaden to organizations, faith groups, and many others. Earth Day inspired 10% of the US population to take to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate against the impacts of 150 years of industrial development which had left a growing legacy of serious human health impacts.
Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans, Democrats, rich, poor, urban dwellers, farmers, business, and labor leaders. By the end of 1970, the first
Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of other environmental laws, including the National Environmental Education Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Clean Air Act. Two years later Congress passed the Clean Water Act. A year after that, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act and soon after the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
These laws have protected millions of men, women, and children from disease and death and have protected hundreds of species from extinction. In the 1990s Earth day went global for the first time. This led to a huge boost to recycling efforts and helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. It also prompted President Bill Clinton to award Senator Nelson the Presidential Medal of Freedom which was given to him for his role as the Earth Day founder.
Today the environment is more important than ever and is a big topic to talk about. More and more people are working towards a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment. For this Earth Day spread your knowledge about the environment, visit some parks, help clean up around your neighborhood, start recycling, and put a plan together in order to help our wonderful planet.
April 4th, 2021 is a day known to some as the day the Easter bunny comes to give you an Easter basket, a day to go on Easter egg hunts, or for some a religious holiday. Easter has a variety of history and traditions.
The word Easter actually comes from the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility Eostre or Eostre. The festival of Eostre took place around the spring equinox.
A tradition on Easter is to hunt for Easter eggs. Easter egg hunts date back to the pagan period. Besides participating in Easter egg hunts it is also a tradition to decorate eggs. This dates back to the pagan period as well but instead of decorating, eggs people would exchange eggs because eggs resemble fertility and birth. Over time this tradition turned into decorating eggs which we know today.
An Easter icon that we all know today is the Easter bunny. There is no exact origin to the Easter bunny but historians think that since rabbits are in many cultures this led to the Easter bunny. In many cultures, rabbits are known as enthusiastic protectors. When baby bunnies arrive in the springtime it is associated with birth and renewal. It is believed that the Easter bunny was brought to American in the 1700s by German immigrants.
Besides Easter eggs and Easter bunnies being a huge tradition on Easter, food is another tradition that is common in many families and cultures. Many different cultures have different food but it really tends to depend on religion. Some cultures have lamb while others have ham and even some focus on deserts.
During the mid 19th century sweets started gaining popularity in Europe. Candy was a simple treat that brought a smile to children’s faces. It became so popular that candy started coming in shapes like eggs and rabbits. The famous jelly bean is a Middle Eastern delicacy from Turkey that came to use in the last 19th century but didn’t gain popularity until the 1930s.
This year’s Easter may look a little different because of the pandemic but now you can tell your loved ones a little bit about how some of the traditions started.
On March 29th, Governor DeWine announced the COVID vaccine was available to all Ohioans that were 16 years of age or older with no other requirements needed. Currently, most places require an appointment but all can be scheduled online and usually within a few days. They also schedule the second shot, if applicable, during the sign-up process. All the vaccines are free and safe.
While the vaccine is not required for students at DC, it is recommended. Below is a list of places nearby for students who wish to get vaccinated.
The closest pharmacy is Rite-aid. It is across the road to Biggby Coffee and ColdStone Creamery at 618 N. Clinton Street. Their website is https://www.riteaid.com/ and anyone 16 years older can schedule an appointment online. It is 0.3 miles and a 7-minute walk.
Another option that is close by is Walgreens. It is located at 1829 N. Clinton Street, a 0.7-mile walk at about 16 minutes. To schedule a COVID vaccine, go to their website https://www.walgreens.com/.
Meijers is a little far being 1.2 miles and a 26-minute walk away but they are nearby and offer COVID vaccinations. They are located at 137 Elliot Road and can schedule an appointment at https://www.meijer.com/
Defiance College’s campus has undergone many changes since the college was first established in the mid-1880s. Many of the buildings and facilities on campus have an interesting history or unique features that students may not know about.
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Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary
This 250-acre wildlife preserve was established in 1989 by the late Bill and Helen Diehl through the Diehl Family Foundation. Over two decades of work was required to transform the overworked farmland into the “historically natural” wildlife preserve that exists today. The Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary, a mere 3 miles from campus, is now managed by Defiance College. Students and faculty at Defiance have utilized the area to study ecology, plant trees, and better learn about the indigenous species of the area. In 2020, the sanctuary was opened to the public for the first time. It features four trails, two ponds, and an educational building where small group classes are held. For more info check out their website at https://www.thoreauwildlifereserve.org/visit
Dana Basement
The Dana Hall basement is home to two on-campus organizations. The DC Players are an informal group of students who develop and produce plays and musicals here at Defiance College. The Dana basement is home to the actors’ dressing room, green room, and prop storage. The hallway was decorated by DC students and features art paying tribute to a few on-campus organizations such as Read @ DC and Project 701. The basement is also the home of the Opp Shop, an on-campus resource that lends professional clothes and accessories to Defiance College students and community members in need.
Weaner Community Center
The Weaner Center, previously the College Community Center, has been host to many high-profile guests over the years. The building has been the venue for performances from The Beach Boys, Duke Ellington, and John Denver. Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory spoke in the center during a forum in 1968. It also functioned as a temporary cafeteria while the Enders Student Union was being renovated in the late ’60s.
McCann Center
In October 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Defiance College. The president of the college at the time, Kevin McCann, was a former biographer and speechwriter for Eisenhower. As a favor to McCann, Eisenhower agreed to stop by the college to speak briefly and lay the cornerstone for the new library. The Anthony Wayne Library and McCann Study Center would eventually become the McCann Center after the construction of the Pilgrim Library in the early ’90s. The cornerstone laid by President Eisenhower is still visible in Dean Marsalek’s office.
It’s 2021 and there is still a wage gap between men and women. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, on average a woman makes $0.82 for every dollar a man makes.
With such disparity in numbers, white women have to work until March 24th to make the same amount that a man-made the previous year. This day is known as Equal Pay Day.
Asian-American women make $0.87 for every dollar a man makes and have to work until March 9. Black women have to work until September 3 because they make $0.63 for every dollar a man makes. Native American women make $0.60 for every dollar a man makes and have work until September 8. Latina women have to work until October 21 because they make $0.54 for every dollar a man makes.
Here’s the wage gap from an everyday perspective. Men are paid for a full 9 to 5 workday where women start working for free at 2:40 pm.
When the gender wage gap is looked at by age and not as a whole average a woman actually starts to make even less as she grows older. Women ages 45 and older make an average of $0.72 compared to every dollar a man makes. Women ages 30-44 make $0.81 and women ages 20-29 make $0.85 for every dollar a man makes.
Here are some simple things people can do to fight for equal pay.
As Vice President Kamala Harris said, “The burden of ensuring equal pay isn’t on women alone. It’s on all of us. And equal pay will benefit all of us too. Because when we lift up women, we lift up families, we lift up communities, and all of society is better off.”
With it being Women’s History Month, it is important to celebrate the women who have played an important part in history. Here are some female singers who have made some amazing works of music.
Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) Ella Fitzgerald, also known as “The First Lady of Song,” was a jazz singer who won 13 Grammy Awards and an abundance of other achievements in music. Her voice range was very broad, so she was able to sing a variety of different music types. Fitzgerald worked with many other jazz musicians like Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole. She also traveled all around the world doing concerts. By the end of her life, she had recorded over 200 albums and her last concert was at Carnegie Hall. It was also her 26th time performing there. To find out more about Fitzgerald, check out her website at http://www.ellafitzgerald.com/
Patsy Cline (1932-1963) Patsy Cline was a country singer known for her songs “Walking After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Crazy.” She was one of the first country music artists to be able to overlap into pop music and actually have it work out. In 1973 she was the first solo female artist to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Cher (1946-present) Cher is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She has sold over 100 million records around the world and that is on top of the 40 million records that were sold as Sonny & Cher. Many radio stations would not play her very first single “Ringo, I Love You” because her contralto voice was apparently too low and sounded like a man and the radio stations did not want people thinking the song was about homosexuality. Now the media calls her the “Goddess of Pop.”
Girls Generation This all-girls K-pop group began in 2007. They are also Billboard’s “Top K-pop Girl Group of the Past Decade” and they are also the first Asian girl group to have five music videos on YouTube with over 100 million views on each video. Not only are they known for their music, but they are also known for their fashion statements. The group went on a break in 2017 so that the members could gain more experience in the entertainment field individually. They all still support each other.
