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THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, MARCH 3. 1995 20
The War began with Women
In the end was the War. And the War began with Women. And the WAR stood for Women: Women At Rice ...
I woke up at some ungodly hour in the morning to find my roommate grabbing me by my collar, dragging me to the window. "Look! It's finally happening! The big revolution
all those women were plotting all this time!" That's when I really woke up. Not from a dream but to find myself in the midst of one - a hazy image of candlelit figures streaming
through the quad, pouring into rooms, calling others to join. "Hey! Isn't Take Back the Night' next week?" I heard someone shout. "Where'd all the crazy candles come from?"
I asked my roommate. "Leftovers from Roe vs. Wade vigils. Rice for Choice and Rice for Life have been stockpiling them for years. The whole 'pro-choice/pro-life' front was
all a cover-up. It's unbelievable." "Wendy goes to those meetings! Why didn't you tell me what they were up to?" I asked blankly. "She didn' tell me until just now. She's coming
back to explain the rest, to both of us."
At that moment I heard a simple knock at the door, and my roommate let Wendy in. "John, have you talked with Patrick?" "He started to. What's this all about, and what
the [Rice's honor! do you want from US?" I demanded, feeling the fear beginning to grow. "Relax. You won't be asked to do anything against your will. This is not a violent
revolution - it's totally by consent. If you have questions, feel free to ask me or anyone else until you're satisfied." I sat down and shut up. I wanted to throw up. "You can either
continue to live here on campus while we convert it to a woman-run system, or you can transfer to Allen Parkway Village closer to downtown, which is also being converted
into an alternative learning center for men. There, you'll have more options in designing your own course of study and arranging a paid internship so that your education is
free. If you stay here, we'll need you to work a flexible shift in the O'Connor Childcare Center that we plan to coordinate with th—" "What 'childcare' center? On campus?! Are
you NUTS? How are we supposed to study or have fun around here? Isn't that what college is for?" This wasn't happening. "How are WE women supposed to study and work
full-time jobs on campus WITHOUT adequate childcare? Did you ever think about that? Did you ever think about US?" "Wait, Wendy, let me handle this. Go on or you'll miss
the big gathering at the president's house," my roommate finally spoke up. I was in shock. "WHAT?! Is Gillis in on this, too?" But Wendy had already left, without answering
my question.
"Pat, that's exactly why all this started! A single mother at T$IJ couldn't get childcare on campus, so she contacted Rice students working on similar issues. From there word
spread to other schools - not just Houston, but nationwide. Even your sister and Dr. Rupp at Columbia are 'in' on this thing."
That's when I passed out. I awoke on a shuttle bus heading toward Allen Parkway. The guy sitting next to me was going through his Bible with a highlighter, mumbling
to himself, or to God, or both. Through the driver's headset, I could hear the crowd cheer as Gillis announced his decision: to relinquish his presidency in exchange for a chair
in humanities. He was the only man who stayed. . -Thanks to whomever sent this in!!!
CLASSIFIEDS
Fund-raiser. Exclusively for frater-
nities, sororities and student organi-
zations. Earn money without spend-
ing a dime. Just 3-5 days of your
lime. A little work ... a lot of money.
( all for info. No obligation. (800)
32 0528, ext. 65.
Religion for Post-Modernists,
Thcisis, Humanists, Pagans: All are
welcome. First Unitarian Universal-
ist Church-Houston meets Sunday
at 5:00 p.m., 1311 Holman at
Caroline. Active Young Adult
Croups. 526-5200 or Rice contact
Melinda Sue Hutchings, 831-4700
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Fast Fund-raiser-Raise $500 in 5
days- Greeks, groups, clubs, moti-
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circulars. For into, call (202) 298-
8952.
Cruise Jobs. Students Needed! Earn
up to $2,000+/mo. working for
cruise ships or land-tour companies.
World travel (Hawaii, Mexico, the
Caribbean, etc.). Seasonal and full-
time employment available. No ex-
perience necessary. For more infor-
mation call Cruise Employment Ser-
vices, (206) 634-0468 XC58492.
Mid-sized commercial real estate
firm needs part -time assistant. Please
contact Barbara at 877-8400.
First Christian Church, 1601 Sun-
set, a community of reasoning, lov-
ing Christians. Sunday Services:
I 0:50 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday night
supper 5:45, free with Rice ID, John
Cainvus, Baker '84, Minister.
Fellowships available for
undergrads (summer & academic
vear), grads, and postdocs in com-
putational biology at Rice's Keck
Ctr. for Comp. Biology. Email
compbio@rice.edu for info. Appli-
cants from bio, chern., comp sci.,
engin., math, neurosci., physics, and
stats welcome.
Female Professional to share fur-
pished 4-br. Townhome. Beltway 8
and Briar Forest. $400/mo. all bills
paid. Non-smoker. References. 975-
0308.
Wanted- Used Macintosh in good
working condition. Send informa-
tion to Patty Ciampi, Cashier's Of-
fice, on computer. Asking price, name
and phone number and 1 will contact
you if interested.
Townhouse- 5 min to Rice. 3 story,
2bd, 2 bath, 2 car garage. All app,
spotlights, FP, alarm, SllOO/mo.
Call MB Johnson @535-3287.
Part-Time position- O&G Con-
sulting Firm seeks detailed data in-
put person to analyze, extract and
input AR/10K info. Individual: Jr.
Business manager; completed*?-12
hrs of accounting and able to com-
mit 2 0 h rs/week; worki ng kn owl ed ge
of Microsoft Office Pkg. a plus; will
train; 523-8001.
For Sale: '86 red Ford Tempo GL
4dr V4, 5-spd, AC, loaded, no
wrecks, no known defects, dlr sve
recs & manuals, AM/FM/Cass.
Orig. owner, new insp & plates, ask-
ing est NADA $3100.
klong@rice.edu or 523-0175.
Ex-Beer Biker wants to sell Univega
Competizone 10 spd racing bike.
Good shape, 54cm, chrome moly,
racing components. S200.00 432-
7305.
For lease- beautiful colonial just steps
from Rice. Excellent condition, hard-
woods, high ceilings, 2-1 down, 1-1
plus playroom up. Family room, all
appliances. Call for appointment.
622-0654.
Mover Wanted: One day per week -
Thursday. Up to 8 hours per day.
Pav: S6 per hour. Must be depend-
able. E. O. E. Call 528-1062 for
more info.
Roommate needed: responsible,
non-smoking female to share spa-
cious 2/1 lower level duplex in
Montrose area. Call for info @521-
7375.
WRITE IN TONY 19
N&N
The Student Center is looking for
qualified applicants for the position
of Technical Assistant. Responsibili-
ties include A/V set-ups, A/V inven-
tory and the maintenance of A/V
equipment. Hours vary according to
events and pay is $10 per hour. For
more information contact Lisa Jones
at x4096.
Rice Gay and Lesbian Alumni As-
sociation Scholarship ($500 award)
is designed to encourage and reward
service to and participation in the gay
and lesbian community, both on cam-
pus and in the community at large.
Open to Rice University undergradu-
ates or graduate students, without
regard to race, gender, color,
ethnicity, age, national origin, dis-
ability, or sexual orientation. Apps at
Student Activities (527-4097).
Want to work in London this sum-
mer? 5 spots are available for the
Rice/London Summer Work Abroad
Pragram. See Cheryl Matherlv in Ca-
reer Services for details. Call 527-
4055.
Religious persons of all denomina-
tions (especially if it's not represented
by a Student Organization) wanted
for an inter-religios forum discus-
sion. Please call Su @ 630-8324 or @
seabird@owlnet.rice.edu.
Hanszen College is presenting a lec-
ture by Richard "Racehorse" Havncs
on Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Hanszen Commons. Havnes
is reported to be one of the 10 best
trial lawyers in America, and has been
the subject of many books and madc-
for-TV movies.
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•Friday, March 3 - Tennis (M) vs. SW Texas State @2:30 p.m.
Baseball vs. Western Ky @4:30 p.m. Look, there is a baseball
game everyday, alright? Go find it yourself.
• Saturday, March 4-Basketball (M)vs. Texas @12:05 p.m. at The
Summit. Basketball (W) vs. Texas 7 p.m.
•Tuesday, March 7 - You will all be gone. A certain mindless, block-
voting, fascist college will be mysteriously TORCHED. Justice
will be served. The people of the college will be dispersed
around campus, where they will certainly perish, unable to
function individually. And the world will be a better place.
• Friday, March 10 - SPRING PETITIONS ARE DUE. Also, Track (M)
@2:30 p.m.
•Tuesday, March 14 - "Women and Words" poetry reading @8:30
p.m. in the Coffeehouse.
•Wednesday, March 15 - Comedian Marc Moran @9 p.m. in
Sammy's.
Summer Programs 1995
TWO COMPLETE 5-WEEK PROGRAMS
May 31 - July 4 & iuly 10 - Aug. 10
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Hale, David. The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, March 3, 1995, newspaper, March 3, 1995; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth246506/m1/20/: accessed June 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.