- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Single Moms Study Despite Challenges

By By Rosemary Winters, By Rosemary Winters, and By Rosemary Winters • March 27, 2002

After a long day of classes, her internship and studying, Cassie Jackson returns home from school dreading one thought: fixing dinner. It is time to prepare something nutritious for her family of four. Jackson is one of many single moms attending the U who balances student and parental obligations.

Feminist Movement Needs Unified Effort

By By Mikel Gajkowski • March 27, 2002

As the U's Women's Week continues on campus, hosting a multitude of events supporting women's issues, a female panel delivered a surprising message about popular feminist movements?that they can prove to the detriment of female global society. The discussion titled, "(Self-) Righteous Babes: The Border Creep of Western Feminism," was held Tuesday in the Union.

U Offers Eating Disorders Workshop

By By Fred Thaller, By Fred Thaller, and By Fred Thaller • March 27, 2002

Anorexia entered the public consciousness when well known pop singer Karen Carpenter died of the condition, an affliction she kept secret during her all-too short life. After Carpenter died, her family publicized eating disorders and encouraged others to seek help for the problem.

School of Computing Enrolls Fewer Women that Average

March 27, 2002

For women in a male dominated field, peer groups can make all the difference. Being one of a few women in a classroom of 100 students can be uncomfortable, according to Chris Johnson, a professor of computer science. Although Johnson has no first-hand experience along those lines, Darby Brown, seated nearby, confirms his statement, nodding her head.

Women’s Resource Center One of Few Left From 1970s

By , , and • March 27, 2002

As a wave of feminism washed over the country in the 1970s, centers devoted to women's issues sprang up at universities nationwide. Out of the 275 centers started by the 1970s activists, only seven remain. One of those seven is the U's Women's Resource Center.

Small Number of Women Caused Cadet to Join Army

By , , and • March 27, 2002

First-year U student Jennifer Cheney appeared a little intimidated as she looked over the jumble of steel last Friday. However, with the help of a supervisor, she assembled an M60 machine gun piece by piece with only her hands . By far, Cheney is not the average pre-med student at the U.

Dept Maintains Its Focus on the Family

By , , and • March 27, 2002

One of the U's oldest academic departments, family and consumer studies, is still under construction, paradoxically. Although they offer no classes on sewing, the focus remains on the family. "Our roots are in home economics, and our department is a place where women have been welcomed on this campus for a very long time?I'm very proud of that history," said Cathleen Zick, current chairwoman of the FCS department.

The Evolution of Title IX

By , , and • March 27, 2002

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is now 30 years old. Three decades have passed since Title 20 of U.S. Code Section 1681(a) was written to say: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

To Increase Gender Diversity, U Offers Women’s Scholarships

By , , and • March 27, 2002

Awarding scholarships is a popular tool for attracting and retaining students a university wants for some reason. Such awards are typically based on academics, athletics and financial aid, but diversity is becoming an increasingly important component. Some scholarships are designated exclusively for minorities and/or women.

SWE Encourages Women Engineers

By , , and • March 27, 2002

Women make up about 10 percent of the Computer Science department. Numbers in Bio-Medical and Chemical Engineering are higher, but in Mechanical Engineering, the percentage of women remains in the single digits, said Darby Brown, co-president of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).