Jeannine Abusharkh
Staff Writer
Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center has curated a comprehensive collection of photographs and videos from Iran and the Arab world in “She Who Tells a Story.” Originally organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the exhibition features the work of twelve female artists who examine themes of gender roles, religion, war, and traditionalism. Continue reading Photographs Echo The Voices Of Middle-Eastern Women
Nichole Rosanova
Staff Writer
On the last day of the USF Human Right’s Film Festival, women’s rights moved to the forefront. Domestic violence, oppression, and sexuality were just a few underlying topics that motivated the talented directors showcasing their work this past Saturday. Director Cecelia Montagut was able to capture [] in her film “Women Under Suspicion.” Continue reading Spanish Women’s History Explored At USF Film Fest
Mitchell Lobetos
Staff Writer
The women’s basketball team headed to Las Vegas last week to participate in the WCC tournament. USF had a good enough record in the WCC to bypass the first round and go straight to the quarterfinals. There they faced the University of the Pacific and came out on top 74-64. Continue reading women’s Basketball: Dons Vanquish Pacific to Advance
Angela Markwith
Staff Writer
In the two weeks before Spring Break, USF hosted the 14th annual Global Women’s Rights Forum. The event, spread over the course of four evenings, was coordinated by Professor Dorothy Kidd, chair of the media studies department, and Professor Elizabeth Friedman of the politics department. Each evening was intended to pose interesting and relevant questions in relation to modern women’s rights, not only in the United States, but across the globe. Continue reading Global Women Rights Forum: Empowering Strong Women
John Holton
Staff Writer
The Dons closed out the 2015 regular season with two wins at home. On Saturday USF faced off against Pacific who they beat handily by a score of 91-79. Just two days earlier the Dons were up against the Saint Mary’s Gaels who gave them a run for their money but still fell short, 65-63. Continue reading Womens basketBALL: USF Ends Season On High Note
