Kathleen Doyle

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Campus Celebrity: Chloé Ruffin

4/15/2012

In searching for a multi-tasker extraordinaire, look no further than ASUP Vice President Chloé Ruffin. Even as this senior education major completes her full-time student teaching at George Middle School, she still manages to successfully juggle all aspects of her life. Her Campus sat down with Ms. Ruffin to learn how she does it!

How do you juggle teaching, ASUP, and classes? 
Dedication and some serious time management. Also, I love Google calendars!

Is it difficult being in a position of power? Why or why not?
Yes, at times. Friends tend to think that I can pull strings because of my position, but I am not that kind of person. I am very ethical and true to my word. 

Would you encourage other women to pursue leadership positions as you have?
Of course! We always need more women in positions of power. I almost feel as if this should not even be a question; I encourage women AND men to pursue leadership positions if that is what they are interested in. There are so many people out there (especially women) who have amazing ideas that could really make some amazing changes around here if they became involved.

What do you want to do after graduation? 
I want to get a job. I want to work my way up the leadership ladder and to affect education in a larger scale. Maybe I’ll be a superintendent. 

Given your busy schedule and ambitious outlook, do you have a piece of advice for underclassmen?
Only get involved with things that YOU want to be involved in. Do not feel pressured into doing something that you don't want to do. Your time is valuable and you should recognize that. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Hits UP

3/27/2012 		April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and students and staff at the University of Portland are using this as an opportunity to discuss important issues. Assistant Hall Director of Shipstad Hall, Amanda Murphy, decided to get her message out through passive programming.

 

The Top 5 Questionable Pinterest Trends

3/27/2012

Pinterest (LOVE!), a website modeled after inspiration boards, has taken the online community by storm. While it is stereotypically used as a wedding-planning tool for 20-somethings who might have no intention of getting married, the scope of Pinterest's material is quickly expanding. 
 
As a junior "pinner," I mainly re-pin other pins and most images are of cute puppies and/or woodland creatures. In my limited experiences, however, I have noticed several emerging Pinterest trends. Bring these trends into real life and fellow pinners will immediately notice; keep some of these trends on Pinterest, and your friends will think you're wacko:  
 
1. Mason jars

Old-fashioned and rustic, Mason jars have become a hipster staple, popping up in trendy restaurants and in houses of avid PBR drinkers. On Pinterest, however, Mason jars have been converted into light fixtures, terrariums, and lanterns. Most notably, they are pinned to wedding boards and are filled with flowers and may possibly be hanging from a tree (adorable!). Center your wedding decor around jars intended for raspberry jam, though, and your guests will know the truth: you're a Pinterest fanatic.

2. Elaborate hair styles

Dating While Feminist: 5 Ways To Get Past The BS

3/6/2012

For those of you already comfortable with the F-word, it does not come as a surprise that feminism can improve our relationships despite the reputation it has gained as a romance killer. If feminism is new to you, read on for five ways being a feminist can improve your love life.

1. You forget about arbitrary relationship timelines
Let’s say you have been dating someone for six months and (GASP!) you are finally ready to drop the big “I love you.” While normally you would worry about whether six months of being in a relationship warrants those three little words, or if your significant other (S.O.) is ready to hear them, “feminist you” does not worry. You are in love and are ready to tell him/her, even if relationship “rules” say you should hold off. In the same way, “feminist you” does not believe in physical timelines (i.e. kiss on the first date, “second base” on the third date, etc…). You and your partner go at your own pace and are much happier and more comfortable as a result.

2. You or your partner do not go broke on a Friday night
Traditionally, it has been expected that the man in the relationship would pay for the dates, but “feminist you” finds that silly. Besides, what if there is no man in the relationship? Whomever you are dating, the financial burden of dates and other outings should be shared. It is better to take turns treating each other, instead of having unbalanced expectations that center on the traditional notion that men are the only ones who work and make money.