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2002

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December 2002

"No-Fault Vaccine Plan Under the Microscope"
The National Law Journal
December 30, 2002
Steve Seidenberg

Under the new Homeland Security Act, parents can still claim damages for any injury or illness their child sustains due to vaccination, but the company that administered the vaccine will never be held directly accountable. Manufacturers don't pay for claims, which are covered by a federal fee of 75 cents per dose. The new program mandates that claims be filed within three years after the onset of symptoms. An analysis of this vaccine program was included in a new book by Thomas Burke, a political science professor at Wellesley College.

"A Memorable Parade of Faces and Sounds"
The Boston Sunday Globe
December 29, 2002
Richard Dyer

The Wellesley College-based group Triple Helix was chosen as musicians of the year by The Boston Globe for their combination of "scholarship, experience, and improvisatory abandon in equal measure... They have built an audience and turned it into a community that they both lead and serve."

"And Now for Desert"
The Boston Sunday Herald
December 29, 2002
Rosemary Herbert

More than 80 species of cacti exist, each with unique survival strategies. The Margaret C. Ferguson Greenhouses at Wellesley College house a substantial collection of these plants.

"The View From Across the Pond"
Financial Times
December 28, 2002
John Lloyd

Wellesley historian William Hitchcock's new book, The Struggle For Europe: The Turbulent History of a Divided Continent, gently critiques European development from 1945 to the present and urges Europe to claim a greater role in helping the outside world. "Is Europe," he asks, "after a century filled with war, genocide and fascism, prepared now to advance the ideals of democracy, tolerance, equality and unity? If so, then the people of this continent must be willing to fight for them, and engage themselves in this continuing struggle for Europe."

"Colleges Brace for Race Decision"
The MetroWest Daily News
December 22, 2002
Jeff Adair

Twenty-four years ago, the courts ruled in the Regents of the University of California vs. Bakke that colleges could use race as a "plus factor" to increase minority admissions. Now that decision is under fire. Janet Lavin Rapelye, dean of admissions at Wellesley College, promises that the decision will not affect Wellesley's dedication to a diverse student body.

"Senecal Adds Basketball to Her Schedule at Wellesley"
The Boston Globe
December 26, 2002
Marvin Pave

Elizabeth Senecal, who has already made outstanding contributions to Wellesley's soccer program, is now starting her first season of varsity basketball before leaving for a semester in France.

"The Happy Heretic"
The Washington Post
December 24, 2002
Cecilia Capuzzi Simon

Martin Seligman is trying to lead psychology back to a focus on human happiness and fulfillment through a theory he calls Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology claims to identify and measure the 24 "signature strengths" that people must draw on in daily life to be happy. Wellesley psychologist Julie Norem disagrees with Seligman's views and finds the implications of his theory troubling, arguing that it has a "pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps" message that can't possibly work for everyone.

"Armenia Uncovers a Bronze Age Treasure Trove"
Science
December 20, 2002
Richard Stone

An excavation team in Armenia has uncovered a fantastic amount of artifacts and carvings from the Bronze Age. Wellesley anthropologist Philip Kohl says that the scale of the operation is "reminiscent of archeology's golden age" before World War II.

"A Change at the Top for Brearley School"
The New York Times
December 20, 2002
Jane Gross

Dr. Stephanie J. Hull, Wellesley class of 1988, has been a professor, a dean and an assistant to a college president. In July she will become the 14th head of the prestigious all-female Brearley School, the first African-American to hold that position. In her, administrators say, they hope they have found "the soul of a teacher with the skills of a CEO."

"A Look at the C-section"
The Connection - WBUR, National Public Radio
December 18, 2002

Susan Reverby, Wellesley College professor of women's studies, is one of three guests discussing the rising popularity of C-sections.

"Decade-Long Shopping Spree Is Expected to Slow in 2003"
The New York Times
December 16, 2002
David Leonhardt

"A widely expected drop in consumer spending has been the American economy's version of Godot," but economists like Wellesley's Karl Case believe that the waiting won't last much more than another year. Product prices are therefore expected to fall, and housing prices, previously fairly immune to rapid change, will drop significantly when the baby boomers start selling their houses to afford retirement.

"New York's Top Black Educator"
The Black World Today
December 16, 2002
Herb Boyd

Dr. Adelaide Sanford, a graduate of Brooklyn College, Wellesley College and Fordham University, addresses many issues through her position as vice chancellor on the New York State Board of Regent, where she works tirelessly towards school reform.

"America the Beautiful"
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
December 15, 2002
Catherine Watson

The life of Katharine Lee Bates was far richer than the way history remembers her through her famous poem, "America the Beautiful." A graduate of Wellesley College, she became an English professor here with her partner Katharine Coman, a distinguished economist and social activist. After Coman's death in 1915, Bates published her most moving volume of poetry, "Yellow Clover," as a memorial.

"Seeking Peace in a World Falling To Pieces"
Los Angeles Times Book Review
December 15, 2002
William I. Hitchcock

Wellesley professor of history William Hitchcock reviews Margaret MacMillan's new book, Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World. The book details the Paris Peace Conference following World War I and Eisenhower's "heroic failure" to, in his own words, make the world "safe for democracy."

"An Oasis in a Roughneck Turf; a Seance with Freud; Dilemmas of Desire"
The Chronicle of Higher Education
December 13, 2002

Deborah L. Tolman, associate director and senior research scientist at Wellesley College's Center for Research on Women, argues that girls are forced to make sexual decisions without being able to consider a vital factor: their own feelings.

"For Many, Time To Start New Holiday Traditions"
The Boston Globe
December 12, 2002
Caroline Shaefer

Many people reinvented traditions as they celebrated Thanksgiving this year, including the option of staying by oneself. Wellesley College professor of psychology Julie Norem believes the desire to remain alone on Thanksgiving is quite natural: "Our culture offers very few opportunities to spend ritualistic time alone, so it's natural that a lot of people crave that," she says. She also encourages those feeling lonely to make reaching out to others a part of their yearly ritual, observing that "people are more motivated to connect during this time of year."

"Gracia Martore To Become CFO of Gannett Co."
The Wall Street Journal
December 12, 2002
Brian Steinberg

Wellesley alumna Gracia C. Martore will become the chief financial officer of Gannett Co., the nation's largest publisher of newspapers, effective January 1st. She will be the first woman to hold this title.

"Fight Against Biotech Foods ­ Is Real Target Free Trade?"
Investor's Business Daily
December 12, 2002
Henry I. Miller

The Codex Alimentarius Commission, the food standards program of the United Nations, is preparing to issue what many scientists feel are unfair restrictions on the exportation of biologically engineered foods. Political scientists such as Wellesley's Robert Paarlberg believe that European regulators are pursuing this line of action to stifle American trade. Agricultural biotechnology, after all, was "developed mostly in U.S. laboratories, widely adopted by U.S. farmers, and pushed out onto the world market by U.S. companies," says Paarlberg.

"Two sides to 'Yankee, go home'"
The International Herald-Tribune
December 11, 2002
Victor D. Cha

Growing anti-Americanism in Korea, agitated by the recent acquittal of two U.S. servicemen over the deaths of two Korean girls, could lead to a rift in the U.S.-Korea alliance. Wellesley College's Katharine Moon, political science, examines the trend of radical anti-Americanism spreading to a more mainstream portion of the population.

"Late-Night Child Care Meets Needs of Milwaukee Families"
Education Week
December 11, 2002
Mary Ann Zehr

La Causa, a Hispanic advocacy group in a poor neighborhood of Milwaukee, is meeting a huge and often marginalized need for childcare during non-traditional work hours (such as night shifts). Joyce Shortt of the National Institute on Out-Of-School Time at Wellesley College explains the need for this service, saying that "for at least the last five years, we've been learning there is a tremendous need, especially because of changes in the welfare system, that lead women to working off-shift or around the clock."

"Visitor Propels Student Interest"
The Cincinnati Enquirer
December 11, 2002
Anna Guido

Pamela Ann Melroy, NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force colonel and Wellesley College alumna (Class of 1983), spoke to elementary students at Seven Hills Doherty School. She answered questions on subjects ranging from the effects of microgravity to the challenges of being one of only a few female pilots and astronauts. She also talked about the need for improved math and science education in the U.S.

"Number of International Students up 6% in U.S. Colleges"
The News-Sentinel
December 10, 2002
Evan Osnos

The number of international students is rising in colleges such as Wellesley, Colby, Middlebury and Princeton. While there are often still lines of separation between international and American students, the trend shows the growing way that students are being forced to look beyond their usual perspectives.

"Good Girls Have Desires, Too: Study by Wellesley College Scientist Looks at Sex from Teens' Perspectives"
The MetroWest Daily News
December 10, 2002
Jennifer Lord

Wellesley College's Deborah Tolman researched the stigma of girls' sexuality in modern American society, targeting high-school-age girls from the suburbs and inner city. Overriding myths about sexuality prevent girls from asking questions about health and safety, communicating with parents and friends and considering their own needs.

"The fissure in U.S.-South Korea relations"
Asia Times Online
December 10, 2002
Tim Shorrock

There is a growing gap between South Korea and the U.S. on how to perceive and deal with the actions of North Korea. Wellesley College's Katharine Moon, political science, emphasizes that "this is a movement that is critical of the United States, not a social movement against the United States," noting that protests are calling for increased accountability rather than the withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea.

"The Chinese Connection"
The Wall Street Journal
December 9, 2002
Leslie P. Norton

Chinese-American philanthropy seems to be on the rise as prominent Chinese-Americans such as Oscar Tang and Wellesley graduate Lulu Wang give huge gifts to museums, universities and communities. Wang , who graduated from Wellesley in 1966, runs the New York money-management firm of Tupelo Capital Management. She recently donated $25 million to her alma mater, enabling the funding of a new student center, scheduled to be finished in 2004. She is also funding the upcoming PBS series, "Becoming American: The Chinese Experience."

"Does U.S. Abet Korean Sex Trade?"
St. Petersburg Times
December 9, 2002
Mary Jacoby

Experts such as Katharine Moon, political science, who has written a book about South Korean prostitution and the U.S. military, support an investigation into the role of military servicemen in "encouraging the trafficking of women to South Korea."

"After-Hours Programs Provide Extra Chances for Students, but at What Cost?"
The Seattle Times
December 8, 2002
Jolayne Houtz

After-school academic programs are on the rise. While the programs show good statistical results, many experts worry about the loss of free time and its effect on a child's development. "When you finish your workday, do you go home and immediately do more work?" asks Joyce Shortt of Wellesley College's National Institute of Out-of-School Time. "There are other things that make a well-rounded person."

"Israeli Icon Under Fire"
The Chronicle of Higher Education
December 6, 2002
Richard Monastersky

Masada, an Israeli mesa placed on the list of World Heritage Sites by the U.N., was raised to prominence by Israeli archaeologist Yigael Yadin. Nachman Ben-Yehuda, a sociologist at Hebrew University, concludes in his newest book that Yadin's work was "a scheme of distortion." The debate on this issue is heated and emotional, but Wellesley anthropologist Philip Kohl credits Ben-Yehuda with a strong case, saying, "I've got to believe that there was some sacrificing of truth going on, and that it was not just a totally unconscious procedure."

"Teens Who Choose to Wait"
The Christian Science Monitor
December 5, 2002

"Abstinence programs do more than warn about risky sexual behavior. They also aim to help teens improve self-worth, set goals, discover values, and talk about personal relationships." This editorial emphasizes the importance of real peer role models like those interviewed in a Newsweek cover story, in which a Wellesley student explained how abstinence "allowed her to assert herself against social pressures to conform."

"Advocates Attest to Abuse Study Findings"
The Boston Globe
December 5, 2002
Rhonda Stewart

The Battered Mothers' Testimony Project at the Wellesley College Centers for Women released a study of the gender bias and contradictions in the family court system regarding battered mothers. Co-director Carrie Cuthbert explains, "They're often urged to leave the batterer to protect their children. Once they do and go to the family court and seek protection, often the reverse happens. They're told, 'You have to build a relationship with this guy.'"

"In Boston's Park Square, High-End Furniture Shops Settling in Comfortably"
The Boston Globe
December 5, 2002
Tina Cassidy

As the baby-boomer generation moves into their empty nest phase, they are gradually moving out of the suburbs for a fresh start in apartments in the city, keeping many high-end furniture stores afloat. Wellesley economist Karl Case says, "Although sales of the priciest homes have slowed, people are still buying, and that bodes well for high-end furniture dealers."

"Conversations with Kathleen Dunn"
Wisconsin Public Radio
December 4, 2002

Wellesley's Jeff Gulati, political science, was a guest on this live public service program discussing John Kerry and his reasons for running for U.S. President.

Cover Story: "The New Virginity"
Newsweek
December 1, 2002

Newsweek interviewed a group of teens who have chosen to remain abstinent. Among them was Alice Kunce, a Wellesley College sophomore who explained, "One of the empowering things about the feminist movement is that we're able to assert ourselves, to say no to sex and not feel pressured about it." However, she doesn't believe in aggressive abstinence-only education, wondering at the wisdom of only offering teens the choices of "no sex at all or uneducated sex."

"Women's Lives Changing Course through College"
The Boston Sunday Globe
December 1, 2002
Davis Bushnell

The possibilities of new careers are leading many women between their mid-20s and late 50s to enroll in colleges, some for the first time. Wellesley, Simmons, Smith and Mount Holyoke are all women's colleges with special programs for older women, most of whom receive some form of financial aid. Wellesley's Davis Scholars this year are an eclectic group, but according to Dean of Admissions Janet Lavin Rapelye, they all share a common goal: "By getting their degrees, these women are hoping to open doors, to do something new with their lives."

"Lottery Players and Where They Get the Money"
The Orange County Register
December 2002
Colin Stewart

Wellesley College economist Melissa Kearney studied U.S. Department of Labor consumer surveys to determine which demographics play the lottery and whether the money comes from a household budget or from other forms of gambling. She found that almost none of the spending on lottery tickets is money taken away from other forms of gambling. Most of it comes from a reduction in household expenses, including utilities, food and alcohol.

"The Santa Myth"
www.babyzone.com
December 2002
Christina Wood

How can parents justify that, in perpetuating belief in Santa, they are essentially lying to their kids and setting them up for disappointment? Wellesley psychology professor Tracy Gleason says the key is to take Santa away slowly and to tailor your methods to the child's reactions. Make it into a small rite of passage into adulthood, and make sure that the joy of Christmas is not dependent on the presence of Santa, but is related to other things like family and giving.

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November 2002

"Testing Speech Codes"
The Boston Globe
November 27, 2002
Alan Dershowitz

Alan Dershowitz, a professor of law at Harvard, strongly condemns the hate speech of both Tom Paulin at Harvard and Amiri Baraka at Wellesley, but warns against censorship of it, claiming that there is no way to draw a fair line between what should and should not be permitted if censorship is allowed. "The proper response to offensive speech," he believes, "is to criticize and answer it, not to censor it."

"Is Harvard Ditching Free Speech?"
The Boston Globe
November 27, 2002
Scot Lehigh

It is scary, Scot Lehigh claims, how easily people rescind their support for free speech codes when what is being said become offensive. Censorship is not the solution. Wellesley's reaction to Amiri Baraka is an example of a constitutional and moral response: Baraka was allowed to come, but was "met by picketers and confronted by critics" during his lecture.

"Report Assails Family Courts"
The Boston Globe
November 26, 2002
Particia Wen

A Wellesley College research group found evidence that the court system fails to protect battered women and their children, often giving the abusive husbands custody or liberal visiting rights. Lundy Bancroft, one of the researchers, explained this sends a mixed message to battered women.

"The Next 30 Years: Scientific Advancements, Potential for Change on the Supreme Court and Continued Heated Debate Will All Play a Part in the Future of Abortion"
The Buffalo News
November 26, 2002
Charity Vogel

Ethical debates over new technologies involving abortion, especially selective and reductive abortions, will become heated as these technologies grow less experimental. These debates may split the pro-choice side into several factions. Adrienne Asch, reproductive issues, explained the controversies surrounding selective abortions: "Many physicians support sex selection because they support a woman's choice, but many feminists oppose sex selection because they don't feel people should be able to select against sexes. On the other hand, many people who are not pro-choice on other things are for abortion if there is a disability that's been diagnosed."

"Bio-ethicist Sparks Furor by Suggesting Abortions of Disabled"
CNSNews.com
November 25, 2002
Robert B. Bluey

Biomedical ethicist Dan W. Brock claims, "One can distinguish between using testing to prevent the birth of children with very serious disabling diseases from any implications of how we should treat people who are born and live with those diseases." Wellesley professor Adrienne Asch presented the opposing viewpoint, expressing her hope that scientists and potential parents would consider the "positive impact disabled individuals can have on society" and recognize that "not every human being can do everything."

"What Businesses Don't Do Will Make Difference"
The Minnetonka Weekly
November 25, 2002
John R. Graham

Defensive pessimism, says Wellesley professor Julie Norem, psychology, "can be a strategic tool" during an economic recession.

"Casinos Not Huge Gamble for Lottery"
The Boston Herald
November 25, 2002
Ted Bunker

Debate is rising again concerning the monopoly of the state over all legalized gambling. Right now the state draws in money though the lottery, an institution that pays more than casinos would. Wellesley economist Melissa Kearney explains, "Casinos offer a better bet [for the customer]. Lottery gambles are a horrible bet. Most people know it's a bad bet." Though the state worries that opening casinos would hurt the lottery business, studies suggest that may not be true.

"It's Hopeless: Gloom Is Good for You"
Canada.com News
November 25, 2002
Lisa Fitterman

Wellesley psychology professor Julie K. Norem, in her recently published book, The Positive Power of Negative Thinking, validates pessimism as a healthy reaction to stress: "One cheerful, happy size simply doesn't fit all. Rather, optimism and pessimism are both tried and true ways to handle anxiety--and one is no better than the other."

"Poet Baraka Met by Charges of Anti-Semitism at Wellesley"
The Boston Globe
November 24, 2002
Jenna Russell

Despite heated controversy surrounding the anti-Semitic lines in his most recent poem, "Somebody Blew Up America," New Jersey poet laureate Amiri Baraka spoke at Wellesley. He was met by a group of about 100 chanting protesters.

"Is Litigation a Blight, or Built In?"
The New York Times
November 23, 2002
Daphne Eviatar

In his new book Lawyers, Lawsuits and Legal Rights: The Battle over Litigation in American Society, Thomas Burke, political science, reflects on America's lawsuits. Burke relates the use of the court system to settle all disputes to the principles of the founding fathers. Since they were reluctant to create legislation to widely regulate businesses and citizens, including regulations such as safety standards in the workplace, civil rights and sexual harassment laws, these had to be realized through court cases. In the book, Burke discusses the positive and negative implications of this system.

"Authors Read Works at Fair"
San Antonio Express-News
November 22, 2002
Gregg Barrios

Marjorie Agosin, Spanish, read from her latest book of poetry, The Angel of Memory/El angel de la memoria, at the Inter-American Bookfair. Now celebrating its 15th anniversary, the fair has become "one of the primary venues for new voices of multicultural literature."

"New Wake-Up Call: Study Ties Kids' Obesity to Mom's Job"
The Sacramento Bee
November 21, 2002
Marjie Lundstrom

A recent study linked children's obesity to absent working mothers. The authors of this study, economist Kristin F. Butcher '86, Wellesley's Phil Levine, economics, and a Dartmouth economics professor, see their findings as a problem to be solved rather than as an attack on working mothers. The study was limited to mothers and not fathers because, they noted, "It is women's involvement in the workplace that has changed so radically, and women still bear the bulk of responsibility of child rearing."

"Wellesley College Festival Showcases African Films"
The Wellesley Townsman
November 21, 2002
Lawrence Fahey

Tunisian-born filmmaker Raja Amari, featured in Wellesley College's North African Women's Film Festival, creates movies for everyone, she says, not just women, but often these films contain the themes of female self-discovery, empowerment and liberation.

"Asian University Subject of Conference at Wellesley"
The Wellesley Townsman
November 21, 2002
Miryam Wiley

Wellesley College hosted a conference of business leaders, academics and finance experts to plan the creation of the Asian University for Women, which will open in Bangladesh in September 2005. Says President Diana Chapman Walsh of the college's involvement, "I felt that Wellesley College couldn't sit on the sidelines and not lend a hand to this project that was so evocative of our own origins and history."

"Brandeis and Wellesley Join in Harmonious Venture"
Brandeis Reporter
November 19, 2002
Donna Desrochers

Though the Brandeis and Wellesley orchestras have collaborated before, the collaboration has finally been made formal through cross-registration. This venture has allowed the orchestra to grow to 70 musicians, and students are able to perform repertoire they would not otherwise experience. The orchestra performs between four and five concerts a year.

"College Quiz: What Is Diversity?"
The New York Times
November 18, 2002
Jerold Auerbach

Jerold Auerbach, history, responds to an article about college diversity by reaffirming the need for diversity of ideas as well as diversity of identities, charging that "the professed academic commitment to diversity actually expresses the rampant intellectual conformity that has settled like a thick fog over academic institutions since the 1960s"

"Decidedly a Women's College"
Newsweek
November 18, 2002
Nancy M. Simons

In response to an article that characterized Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as "reverting to the Wellesley coed she once was," Simons wrote a letter to the editor saying, "Wellesley, being all-female throughout its history, has yet to graduate a coed."

"Culture Slowly Kicking the Smoking Habit"
The Wilmington (Del.) News Journal
November 17, 2002
Beth Miller

Smoking is a dwindling habit, no longer acceptable in public places. Delaware is on the road to becoming the first non-smoking state. Though most welcome this change, many smokers feel that it is discrimination, and they are being slowly shut out of the larger community. Wellesley College psychologist Jonathan Cheek discusses the growth of a subculture of smokers as they are increasingly separated from the mainstream.

"Kerry Foes Antiwar Views Fueled Large Write-In Vote"
The Boston Globe
November 16, 2002
Chris Tangney

When John Kerry appeared to change his message at the last minute to support war on Iraq, Randall Forsberg entered the Senate election just fifteen days before Election Day on on an antiwar platform. "There is a youthful antiwar movement who have the hippie generation to wake up," said Wellesley political science professor Marion Just on the unexpected election turnout of Forsberg supporters.

"Wellesley College Takes Conference Title"
The Wellesley Townsman
November 14, 2002
Wynona Mobley

With its 16-3 win, Wellesley's field hockey team "earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship and claims its first NEWMAC title since 1988."

"Scavenging in America for the Folks Back Home"
The New York Times
November 14, 2002
Seth Kugel

A group of Ghanaian immigrants in New York and New Jersey has been mobilized to seek and raise money for the region surrounding Obomeng in eastern Ghana. Much of their work is done through scavenging, raising materials rather than money. Wellesley College sociologist Peggy Levitt explains the psychological benefits to immigrants helping people back home: "If you've suffered a decline in status as an immigrant, it's a big compensating experience to be able to send home a check."

"Japanese Code-Breaker Shares Tale"
South Bend Tribune
November 11, 2002
Lou Mumford

While attending a Christmas concert during her studies at Wellesley, Betty Bennett received word that Pearl Harbor had been bombed. The next year, responding to the fear of Japanese bombings, she and 15 other women signed up for a course in cryptography. They then joined Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Services (WAVES) after graduation, spending three years as a code-breaker. Now, after a long vow of secrecy, she is able to speak of her experiences and contributions at venues ranging from the Veterans Memorial Plaza to Ottawa Elementary School.

"The Next Crash"
The New Yorker
November 11, 2002
John Cassidy

As the housing market continues to rise, people are beginning to wonder if the bubble is about to burst. As a Wellesley professor of economics who specializes in the real-estate market, Karl Case reminds us that the average price of houses across the country has risen every single year since the Second World War.

"The Long Road from Greece to Ireland"
The Daily News
November 10, 2002
David Brooks Andrews

Ever since Wellesley senior Melina McGrew appeared on stage when she was 5 years old, she has never wanted to get off. Until she reached Wellesley, her repertoire had only included musicals. Now, as the lead in the college production of The Mai, she finds dramas are preferable in many ways: "They bring many messages across. It's not just entertainment."

"On Wellesley Campus, a Majority of Diversity"
Boston Sunday Globe - Page One
November 10, 2002
Jenna Russell

Wellesley College is proud to be one of the few liberal arts colleges to succeed in diversifying its student body with the majority of underclasswomen now minorities or international students. But the changes have also brought challenges such as the burden felt by minority students to educate their peers and the allocation of resources.

"Examining Women in Power through a Renaissance Prism"
Boston Sunday Globe
November 10, 2002
Cate McQuaid

Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons, 1500-1650, at the Davis Museum and Cultural Center, shows how Europeans during the Renaissance and Baroque periods viewed women in power. Throughout this time period in Europe, queens ruled on their own, printmaking grew to maturity and images of women in power encompassed society.

"Battling Bullies"
The Daily News
November 8, 2002
Sarah MacDonald

Although the presence of school bullies has been present within schools since "students have had lunch money to steal," educators are beginning to look at ways to stop the taunting. "The problem is endemic," said Nancy Mullin Rindler, director of The Project on Teasing and Bullying at the Wellesley College Centers for Women. "Bullying happens in every school and by acknowledging there are difficulties, it doesn't mean a school is bad. What's important is finding ways to address the problem." The first step toward fixing the problem is recognizing there is one, she said.

"Masiello Passes Her Way into the Record Books"
The Wellesley Townsman
November 7, 2002
Chris Postizzi Senior

Wellesley senior Betsy Masiello has spent this field hockey season rewriting the record books. Having already demolished the career assists and career total points school records, she is still gaining on the career goals mark.

"Divided States: The Politics of Race and Culture"
State Hornet
November 6, 2002
Dustin Diaz

In an examination of the evolution of racism and multiculturalism,Wellesley professor of anthropology Sally Engle found that the politics of racism run deep within American culture and are embedded in our history. She explains in her essay, "Radicalized Identities and the Law," "Until the mid-20th century, the right to become a naturalized citizen was reserved to whites. The law remained in force from 1790 to 1952. During that period, a series of court decisions determined who was 'white' and who was not."

"Living Your Life Sunny Side Down"
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
November 5, 2002
Pamela H. Sacks

Professor of psychology and author of The Positive Power of Negative Thinking Julie Norem offers a contrary opinion to the notion that negative thoughts drag us down. Instead, she suggests that negativity can actually be used successfully.

"Julia, Oprah, and Hillary"
The Weekly Standard
11/4/02

Thomas Cushman, sociology, defends his previous editorial, noting that "a world in which students care about the facts of history more than glimpses of movie stars seems like an ideal to strive for."

"Many Families Are Earning More but Are Struggling to Own a Home"
The New York Times
November 4, 2002
David Leonhardt

Professor of economics and co-founder of Fiserv CSW, a real estate research company, Karl Case commented on the real estate market in an article addressing the soaring costs of housing in metropolitan areas and the difficulties presented to those looking to purchase a first home.

"A New Generation Speaks Up"
USA Today
November 4, 2002
Yasmine Bahrani

While majoring in religion and American studies at Wellesley, Asma Hasan '97 decided she wanted to read more about Islam, especially about American Muslims like herself. Most of what she read she described as "really patronizing" s to set the record straight, she wrote her own book, American Muslims: The New Generation, in which she offers an insider's view into the history and inner dynamics of the Muslim community in the United States.

"Three Festivals Are All over the Map"
Boston Sunday Globe
November 3, 2002
Loren King

As part of the North African Women's film festival at Wellesley College, international filmmakers who presented their films and discussed production and distribution issues. The festival presented four features and seven short films from Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

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October 2002

"College Constituency"
The Wellesley Townsman
October 31, 2002
J. M. Jones

While most Americans were tuned into the U.S. Congressional and Senate races, the race for governor of Massachusetts reached a high-pitch fever and has been closely watched by the growing college constituency. "At Wellesley College we have the Committee for Political and Legislative Action," said Abigail Bob, which is "very active with getting people registered to vote." Senior and founder of the Green Party at Wellesley Jennifer Starkey shared her support for the Green Party candidate for governor, Jill Stein.

"Out of Control"
Boston Globe
October 29, 2002
Charles Stein

Why did Mayor Tom Menino recently call for the return of some form of rent control, eight years after Massachusetts voters outlawed it? Because the elimination of rent control hasn't solved the Boston area's basic problem: a lack of affordable housing. "The people who believe in rent control are well-meaning and frustrated by the lack of progress," commented Karl Case, professor of economics at Wellesley.

"For Kahlo, Another Brush with Celebrity"
The Providence Journal
October 29, 2002
Bill Van Siclen

As actress Salma Hayek draws the new role of renowned tortured artist Frida Kahlo in the film Frida, admirers worry about "Hollywood's tendency to paint artists in neon-bright colors." Drawn under Kahlo's spell, poet Marjorie Agosin, who teaches Spanish art and literature at Wellesley and who wrote the script for Tres Vidas!, says, "I feel a tremendous affinity with her. She defied all conventions, overcame tremendous obstacles and created great art. She's an incredibly strong , incredibly talented person." However, in regard to the movie, her feelings are mixed. "On the one hand, I think it's great that more people will be introduced to Kahlo and her work. But I also think North Americans have a tendency to turn artists into icons," she said.

"Julia Does Wellesley: Hollywood Meets Higher Ed"
The Weekly Standard
October 28, 2002
Jonathan B. Imber

"For most of the 1990s, the 'Hillary Factor' helped boost recruitment of students at Wellesley College, alma mater of the high-achieving First Lady, yet political celebrity now stands to be eclipsed by Hollywood glamour," Jonathan Imber, sociology, wrote at the beginning of his article examining the responses to Wellesley's "hosting a giant movie production in a sensitive environment."

"Campaigns Know Who Votes When"
The Times Herald
October 27, 2002
Amber Hunt

It's no accident that candidates begin pushing senior issues about the same time campaign literature fills your mailbox. These tendencies coincide with another election year phenomenon: the first mailings of the absentee ballot. Wellesley professor of political science Marion Just comments that "while members of every party tend to solicit absentee votes nowadays, Republicans were the first to be effective."

"Voting Rules Can Differ"
The Times Herald
October 27, 2002
Amber Hunt

According to one user of the absentee ballot, "Unless they're going to give everybody the day off to go vote, they should give everyone the option." Marion Just, political science, commented, "The issues, basically, are finding who intends to vote, who wants to vote, and what are the things you can do to get that small number who in general would vote but can't get to the polls on one particular occasion."

"In Search of Good Health? Try a Bad Attitude"
The New York Times
October 27, 2002
Henry Fountain

The evidence is mounting and positive thinking is falling short as negative thinking and even anger gain popularity. "One of the things that makes anxiety so awful is that you feel out of control," said Wellesley professor of psychology and author of The Power of Negative Thinking Julie Norem. "Anger is an energizing emotion. With anger you feel more in control."

"Activist Speaks Out About Whiteness, Stereotypes"
San Francisco Chronicle
October 27, 2002
Sam McManis

Sonoma County activist Judy Helfand, author of Understanding Whiteness, Understanding Racism, teaches a six-week seminar about racial inequality in which she addresses fears and stereotypes. Within her seminar, Helfand uses a list of "50 Daily Effects of White Privilege" in everyday life, compiled by Peggy McIntosh, an associate director of the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women.

"Gloom is Good"
The Times of London
October 25, 2002
Jerome Burn

Professor of psychology and author of The Positive Power of Negative Thinking Julie Norem discusses her findings on "defensive pessimism." As optimists tend to cope with anxiety through assuming everything will be fine and other means of avoidance, pessimists consider all possible things that could go wrong. "Other people often see this as annoying, pointless worrying," Norem says, "but it allows the pessimist to take control. Once they've anticipated all the things that can go wrong, the can devise strategies to fend off disaster."

"Sandler O'Neill Makes Significant New Hires to Investment Banking and Equity Sales and Trading; Three Senior Professionals Join From CIBC, Goldman Sachs and Banc of America Securities"
PR Newswire
October 23, 2002

Mary Anne Callahan, a 1984 alumna who majored in economics, was one of three people recently hired at Sandler O'Neil & Partners, L.P. She will be focusing on the firm's community banking clients. Prior to this, Callahan worked as managing director in the Financial Institutions Group at CIBC and as a vice president at Merrill Lynch.

"The Science and Politics of Super Rice: Caution and Trade in China"
The New York Times
October 22, 2002
Joseph Kahn

Professor of political science Robert Paarlberg, who has studied China's policies on genetics, stated, "In some ways, the genetics issue is just an excuse to control trade," in an article that examines China's decision to impose restrictions on domestic varieties of genetically modified crops.

"College's Coed Move Brings Some to Tears"
The Washington Post
October 20, 2002
Amy Argetsinger

With Hood College making the recent decision to allow men into its residential program, President Ronald J. Volpe commented that women's colleges that have remained in good health either have close relationships with coed schools or large endowments. Wellesley College was cited for having an endowment exceeding a billion dollars.

"Cleaning Up Shop"
The Wellesley Townsman
October 17, 2002

A program titled "The Cleanup of the former Henry Woods and Sons Paint Factory Site at Wellesley College" was presented by Wellesley assistant vice president for administration and community affairs Barry Monahan. Although not responsible for the contamination, the college has worked with regulatory agencies over the past two decades to develop a strategy for the cleanup that was recently completed.

"A RADical Approach to Self-Defense"
The Wellesley Townsman
October 17, 2002
Laura Nalesnik Sergeant

Kristy Nolet of the Wellesley College Police Department assisted Wellesley Police Officer Stan Sunajaski in administering a series of RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) classes. Unlike many programs that focus primarily on the physical contact aspects, RAD stresses risk reduction along with avoidance strategies.

"College Endowments Lose Billions in Market Squeeze"
The Boston Sunday Globe
October 13, 2002
Mary Leonard

With the bear market in full swing, college endowments have shrunk by billions of dollars putting pressure on administration to cut salaries, budgets, and financial aid. Former vice president of Wellesley College William Reed said Boston's wealthy private universities are especially hard hit because as much as 40 percent of their annual budgets come from endowment income. "Every school I know of is going through some kind of cost reduction program," said Reed.

"We've Been Down Before"
The Boston Sunday Globe
October 13, 2002
Charles Stein

In looking at prevalent economic downturn and Massachusetts, which is under performing the nation, Karl Case, economics, said, "If you want to be an optimist you can say we've been here before. We mangled this economy in the 1970's and again in the early 1990's and it was flexible enough to come back."

"The Worst of All Possible Worlds"
University of Chicago Magazine
October 2002
Sharla Stewart

Julie Norem, psychology, is applauded for her book, The Positive Power of Negative Thinking. About 25-30 percent of Americans, Norem estimates, consistently use defensive pessimism, while 30 percent consistently use strategic optimism in managing their lives. Since the book was published, Norem has received a continuous stream of grateful responses, mostly from therapists and clinicians who treat patients with this tendency.

NASA Shuttle Status
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
October 11, 2002

Having just put a major milestone of the STS-112 mission behind them, Space Shuttle Atlantis and International Space Station crew members expected to awake to a quieter day. And what a sweet morning it was for Pilot Pam Melroy who awoke to "Oh Thou Tupelo" performed by the Wellesley College Choir at 3:46am. Melroy is a 1983 graduate of Wellesley.

"A Local Housing Bubble? Data Say Otherwise"
Boston Business Journal
October 11, 2002
Mark Micheli

Karl Case, economics, stated in regard to the real estate bubble's expected burst, "I don't think it will burst unless the economy tanks." Statistics support Case's opinion indicating that "the state's soaring market still has some gas left in it."

"Film Brings Seldes Back to Boston"
The Wellesley Townsman
October 10, 2002
Lawrence Fahey

With a legendary theater career beginning in Boston more than 50 years ago, Marian Seldes returned to the area to play Wellesley College's president in Mona Lisa Smile.

"A Voice for Peace"
The Wellesley Townsman
October 10, 2002

Wellesley students Laura Pena and Alexis Earle organized a lunchtime rally featuring Nobel Peace prize nominee Kathy Kelly, having co-founded Voices in the Wilderness, an organization dedicated to ending Iraqi sanctions.

"An Opera at Wellesley College"
The Wellesley Townsman
October 10, 2002

Composer and lecturer of music Brian Hulse presents his opera Blue Hotel, based on the Stephen Crane Story.

"College Students, Staffers Get Hollywood Stars in Their Eyes"
The Boston Globe
October 10, 2002
Rhonda Stewart

Senior Christy Thrall was one of the 200 students and staff members who were extras in Julia Roberts' new movie, Mona Lisa Smile. When debating whether she should battle the crowd of almost 900 who attended the casting call, miss classes for days on end and work 15 hour days, Thrall said, "I figured I'd kick myself later for not even trying to do it. I think it's really neat to be in a movie about your school when you're actually there."

"The Past Jars the Present as Hollywood Meets Wellesley"
The Boston Globe
October 9, 2002
President Diana Chapman Walsh

As Wellesley College welcomed the production of Mona Lisa Smile onto campus, mixed reactions both positive and negative were expected; however, as President Diana Chapman Walsh eloquently discusses in this op-ed piece, "We didn't know how much we would learn--not only about the making of movies, but also about the making of our multicultural learning community over the past 50 years."

"Transforming Newfound Lands"
ENR
October 7, 2002
Roger Yee

Wellesley College's Alumnae Valley is an example of new trends in landscape architecture that focus on bringing a sense of nature into urban environments. In Wellesley's case, as in others, remediation was also an important aspect of the new environment, as the valley's role in the hydrological system of the area was restored.

The Metrowest Daily News
October 6, 2002
David Brooks Andrews

Three Wellesley Students (Alison Buchbinder, Jessica Helt and Melina McGrew) who appeared as extras in the Julia Roberts film Mona Lisa Smile commented on their personal experiences during filming and their perceptions of campus wide reactions.

"Keeping the Old Hymns Alive"
The Tallahassee Democrat
October 5, 2002
Eric Gorski

In an article examining the evolution of church music as it has changed to fit the times by becoming pop-influenced praise songs, Stephen Marini, religion, said, "The pattern is very clear: the music keeps up with popular music tastes or it doesn't work." Marini is the author of the forthcoming book, Sacred Song in America: Religion, Music and Public Culture.

"Wellesley Parties at Rock Hall"
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
October 3, 2002

To stimulate Wellesley's $400 million, five-year capital campaign, President Diana Chapman Walsh hosted the fundraising event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. With about 100 Ohio alumnae present, trustee and campaign co-chairwoman Susan Marley Newhouse and alumna of the class of 1954 Barbara Peterson Ruhlman and others spoke.

Various stories
The Wellesley Townsman
October 3, 2002
Carmella Maffeo

"America's sweet heart (Julia Roberts) may be busy shooting scenes for the upcoming flick Mona Lisa Smile but a myriad of other leading ladies--albeit from a different generation--are vying for face time on campus."
The new exhibit at the college's Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons: 1500-1650, features over 80 paintings, sculptures, artifacts, prints and drawings from 16th- and early-17th century Europe.

"Washington University Captures Top Spot for Campus Food in Poll"
On-Campus Hospitality
October 2002

According to a survey of 100,000 students at 345 colleges, Wellesley ranks 16th on a list of the top 20 schools with good food.

"Wellesley College Students Add Extra Authenticity to Film"
The Boston Herald
October 2, 2002
Jessica Heslam

Around 200 Wellesley students and staff members were able to appear in the 1950s-set drama, Mona Lisa Smile. The film tells the story of a free-spirited Berkeley graduate, played by Julia Roberts who arrives at Wellesley in 1953 after accepting a teaching position. All extras in the film were dressed in authentic 1950's garb "down to the undergarments" and reported to the set as early as 5 am for hair and makeup.

"Negative Thinking Can Be a Strength"
Wirtschafts Woche heute
October 1,2002

Professor of psychology Julie K. Norem is recognized for her study on defensive pessimism in this German business magazine cover story.

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September 2002

"Light Pollution"
Boston Sunday Globe
September 29, 2002
Gareth Cook

Earlier in the year, a conference "to consider the ecological impact of artificial light" was held in Los Angeles. Attendee of the conference and an aquatic ecologist at Wellesley Marianne Moore has found that 'sky glow' is bright enough to disturb a tiny creature known as a phantom midge, which rises to the surface of lakes at night to feed on algae.

"Protests Target Institutions Founded To Aid World Economy"
Lansing State Journal
September 28, 2002
Greg Wright

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank were created amid the economic turmoil of World War II to provide aid to countries in need and ensure a healthy world economy. Therefore, the following question was asked: "With such well-meaning goals, why do labor unions, environmentalists, human rights and other groups dislike the IMF?" Joseph Joyce, economics, replied, "Many times people think the IMF is responsible for what the countries have to endure."

"Former Providence, R.I., Mayor Gets Credit for Promoting City"
Providence Journal
September 28, 2002
Gregory Smith

While attending an urban-affairs forum at Brown University, Wilbur Rich, political science, credited former mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr. Having co-authored the book Mayoral Leadership in Middle-Sized Cities, for which he interviewed Cianci, Rich stated, "It's a very tough job so he (the mayor) has to be a great salesman. Buddy was good at getting the national media interested in this place."

"August Home Sales in Massachusetts Fall 12.4% as Prices Rise"
The Boston Globe
September 26, 2002
Thomas Grillo

Karl Case, economics, commented on the 12 percent fall in home sales during the month of August and the buyers' signals of their distaste for the skyrocketing prices. "You can't wipe out $1 trillion worth of assets in the stock market, have unemployment rising and have the economy going nowhere and not have some impact on housing," he said.

"Congressional Reform May Not Solve Nationwide Voting Woes"
Gannett News
September 26, 2002
Greg Wright

As Congress plans to pass a compromise bill to offer states $3.5 billion in grants in the next five years to be used to modernize polling places, experts are saying that money alone is not the solution. Marion Just, political science, co-author of Rethinking the Vote, said, "If you don't have the personnel support there trained and ready to go, then all the equipment in the world is not going to work for you."

"Best Liberal Arts Colleges"
U.S. News and World Report
September 23, 2002

Wellesley was ranked once again as the fourth best liberal arts college nationally.

"Putting a Lid on the Light"
The Christian Science Monitor
September 19, 2002
Peter N. Spotts

Scientists across the country are becoming increasingly concerned about the effect that inefficient use of artificial lights may be having on both plants and creatures. Wellesley researchers Marianne Moore and Susan Kohler have developed techniques to measure the intensity and spectra of artificial light as it changes with depth. Having observed five lakes in the both urban and rural areas of New England, they calculated that aquatic organisms can detect artificial light to a depth of approximately 9 feet and found that it could have a noticeable effect on their night maneuvers.

"Battle Hymn Invokes Alliance with God at Wartime"
BayArea.com
September 21, 2002

Richard Scheinin, religion, an expert on American scared song, comments on the shift from songs such as "God Bless America" to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." "God Bless America" was "just right for 9/11 last year, because it's more of a sung prayer, very simple, asking for blessing at a time when you're hurting, vulnerable, confused, when you need guidance," he says. "But now the drums of war are beating and you need a war song. And whenever there's a new war, the 'Battle Hymn' emerges to reiterate the idea of America as a unique agent of God's will in the world."

"Lynn Sherr Sings Praises of 'America the Beautiful'"
The Wellesley Townsman
September 19, 2002
Beth Hinchliffe

ABC News correspondent Lynn Sherr celebrated her book, America the Beautiful: The Stirring True Story Behind Our Nation's Favorite Song, at her alma mater, Wellesley College, where she is a current member of the Board of Trustees. The book "intertwines the tales of the son and its author, Wellesley's own Katharine Lee Bates."

"Sights and sounds of the Arts"
The Wellesley Townsman
September 19, 2002
Ed Symkus

Director of the Davis Museum and Cultural Center David Mickenburg discusses his plans for the future of Davis. Having already led a $25 million fund-raising effort that resulted in a redesign of the museum, added a digital gallery and classroom and expanded the collections, Mickenburg says, "I think the collection is pretty strong here. The 19th-century American paintings are superb. The photography collection spans the entire history of photography. The works on paper collection is phenomenal." But this doesn't keep this "man of ideas" from trying to provide further improvements.

"Exhausted by War, Sri Lanka Ponders Peace"
The Christian Science Monitor
September 16, 2002
Simon Montlake

Christopher Candland, political science, reflects on the communication beginning between Sri Lanka's rival factions. "There's evidence of a real change of heart among the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka to find a settlement," he said. "This really is a different kind of peace initiative."

"Colleges Get Lessons in Meat-Free, Tasty Are"
Boston Sunday Herald
September 15, 2002
Jennifer C. Berkshire

Over the past five years, food on college campuses has undergone a tremendous change. Gone are the days of mystery meats, not fresh vegetables and little choice. After a group of vegan students at Wellesley lobbied for more dishes free of animal products, the campus chef with a little help from the students and their cookbooks learned a whole new way of cooking.

"Professional Pinups"
The Chronicle of Higher Education
September 13, 2002
Catherine Shoichet

After observing his colleagues elaborately decorate office doors, professor of psychology R. Steven Schiavo performed a study in which students were asked to rate their impressions of 15 doors. The results indicated that students not only notice these decorations, but they also made inferences from them about the professors themselves. For example, students figured that the more decorations professors have, the more concern they have for their students.

"Wall of Fame: Wellesley College Pays Tribute to Alumnae with History Exhibit"
The Wellesley Townsman
September 12, 2002
Carmella Maffeo

When it came time to revamp the History Wall on the fourth floor of Clapp Library, archivist Wilma Slaight unearthed some lesser-known faculty, staff, students and alumnae. "Wellesley is not just the big important people," she explained. "It's the sum total of lots of people." The History Wall now highlights 40 people who made Wellesley College what it is today.

"What Will It Take To End Violence Against Women?"
The Chicago Tribune
September 11, 2002
Barbara Brotman

The facts about violence against women throughout the world are abhorrent. Even within the United States in 1999, a woman suffered violence from her intimate partner about once every 47 seconds. After Sept. 11, when women's subjugation under the Taliban in Afghanistan took central international stage, increasing public attention was paid to this vicious treatment of women. Professor of anthropology Sally Engle Merry, who studies the international human rights movement and its approach to violence against women, comments on what it would take to end it.

"September 11: a Tribute in Watercolor"
The Wellesley Townsman
September 12, 2002
Lesley Mahoney

Rev. Karin Tanenholtz, Wellesley's Unitarian Universalist chaplain, discusses her intense need to express herself after the horrific events of Sept. 11. The final product was a watercolor representing Ground Zero as it looked shortly after the hijacked planes struck the Twin Towers. The painting serves as a tribute to the lives and humanity lost that day, she said.

"Tolman's Ad Blitzes Test Clean Elections"
The Boston Globe
September 8, 2002
Stephanie Ebbert

People are beginning to question Democratic candidate Warren Tolman's campaign strategy as he spends the people of Massachusetts's money on negative ads targeting his three rivals. Marion Just, political science, who studies negative advertising in politics, stated, "It really has to be a major imbalance for people to notice if there is one negative player. There is a tendency for voters to get turned off if the race becomes a mudslinging race. That quality--the personal attack--really turns voters off."

"Teen Girls and Exercise? Not!"
Health Scout
September 4, 2002
Adam Marcus

A recent study found a significant decline of about 80% in regular exercise that girls get in their spare time between elementary school and late adolescence. Wellesley College researcher Sumru Ekrut, who studies the exercise habits of teenage girls, was not surprised by this analysis. She says, "With increasing age, fewer kids are physically active; this is true for both boys and girls," but "no one has looked at what happens to girls who stop being physically active--whether their developmental trajectory changes. It might, but one could also argue that the protective effects linger."

"The 100 Coolest Colleges"
Seventeen Magazine
October 2002

Wellesley College was named No. 46 in a list of schools where girls can get the best college experience.

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August 2002

"The World: Sobering Up After an Environmental Binge"
The Los Angeles Times
August 26, 2002
Kenneth R. Weiss

With natural resources being consumed faster than ever and emissions of pollutants and global-warming gases reaching an all time high, a U.N summit with more than 100 presidents and prime ministers and kings convened to discuss how to sustain the Earth. Attendee Elizabeth R. DeSombre, a Wellesley College professor of environmental studies, commented that, "Almost all countries have had to do studies on what they've done since 1992 and have filed reports. The mere fact of gathering the information mobilizes people to do things."

"En El Mundo Academico Espagnol Hay Mucho Manta"
Los Domingos
August 25, 2002
Virginia Rodenas

In her 29th year of teaching at Wellesley College, Elena Gascon spreads her love of the Spanish language and responds, in this interview, to questions about the character of Wellesley College and her place in it. Historically, Wellesley is a place that both values traditions and subverts them, starting by founding a women's college in a time when women traditional did not seek higher education. Since then it has changed with the three waves of feminism, with its slogan currently expressing the aim to "make a difference."

"Morning Edition"
WBUR - National Public Radio
August 12, 2002
Nancy Cohen

In a story on Boston's rental market, Professor of Economics Karl Case spoke about apartment vacancy rates at a time of year when college and university students are looking for housing. While rents may be coming down a bit, they aren't coming down enough to make a difference in Boston's rental market.

"The Pain of One: Has the War on Terror Changed Attitudes on Torture?"
ABCNews.com
August 12, 2002

The U.S. government's severe treatment of terror suspects and detention in countries with poor human rights records has led some observers to question whether such treatment might constitute torture. It's not surprising that the issue of torture has received more attention recently, says Professor of Sociology Tom Cushman: "Wars on terrorism and torture tend to go together." Cushman is the founding and current editor-in-chief of The Journal of Human Rights, an international quarterly journal, and the founding and former editor of Human Rights Review.

"How To Look on the Bright Side"
Shape
August 2002
Karen Asp

In her book The Positive Power of Negative Thinking, psychology professor Julie Norem comments that "the bigger you make an issue, the more anxious you feel." A slightly altered view can make a big difference to seeing things in a positive light.

"Colleges Offer Help To Make Studying Less Worrisome, More Successful"
The Daily News Tribune
August 6, 2002
Jill Simon

David Pillemer, professor of psychology and faculty director of Pforzheimer Learning and Teaching center, says that the college will offer a new program that will provide tutoring on public speaking. The PLTC is used widely by the student body for help with note taking, reading, and time management.

"Renata Briggs; at 72; taught German at MIT and Wellesley"
The Boston Globe
August 2, 2002
Joshua Hudelson

Former professor of German Renata Briggs dies. During her 21 years of teaching, she "tried to change the way language was taught by including lessons in conversational German and German etiquette and culture."

"Malaysia Interview"
Public Radio International, "The World"
August 1, 2002

Professor of Political Science Christopher Candland comments on Malaysia cracking down on illegal immigrants. The deadline for illegal immigrants to get out passed at midnight.

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July 2002

KGO-AM 810 (San Francisco)
July 31, 2002

Marshall Goldman, Kathryn Wasserman Davis Professor of Russian Economics (Emeritus) and an internationally recognized authority on Russian economics and politics, was interviewed about the alleged role of Russian organized crime in last winter's Olympic skating scandal. A reputed Russian crime boss has been charged with scheming to fix two skating events.

"Why Folks Who Dump Stocks and Buy Real Estate Are Making a Big Mistake"
The Wall Street Journal
July 31, 2002
Jonathan Clements

Economics professor Karl Case doesn't think that real estate prices are about to collapse but cautions that "buying a large, leveraged asset at a time of uncertainty is not without risk."

"Millionaire Next Door"
The Boston Globe
July 28, 2002
Steven Syre

Economics professor Karl Case reports that comments by some brokers suggest that the real estate market is beginning to "fizzle out."

"Dip in Existing-Home Sales Stokes Fears of Price Bubble"
American Banker
July 26, 2002
Robert Julavits and Tommy Fernandez

Karl Case, economics, comments that current lower existing-home sales is reasonable, and that "a drop is probably healthy for the market, to cool it down a bit."

New England Cable News
July 26, 2002

Karl Case, economics, was interviewed for a story on mortgage rates, which are very low, and the effects on the regional real estate market. Case is a nationally known expert on real estate finance and economics.

"Police: Women in Spas Trapped"
The Saginaw News (MI)
July 25, 2002
Bryce Hoffman

Associate Professor of Political Science Katharine Moon, who has spent more than a decade studying the sex trade between the US and South Korea, explains that the Korean women arrested on prostitution charges this week in raids on local spas "likely do not understand the U.S. legal system and are too scared to seek help."

"Corporate Bad Guys Make Many Seek the Road Less Traveled"
The New York Times Magazine
July 21, 2002
Rachel Lehmann-Haupt and Warren St. John

Many business-minded young people are rethinking their options and tending towards public service after the recent corporate scandals. Wellesley graduate Kathryn Carlson explained that when she graduated in 2000, her former job in mergers and acquisitions seemed glamorous, but "when I found myself working into the middle of the night making money for the Enrons and the WorldComs, it became a lot harder to justify."

"'Mona Lisa' Smiles at Stiles, Dunst"
Boston Sunday Globe
July 21, 2002

Julia Stiles and Kirsten Dunst are in talks to join Julia Roberts in Mona Lisa Smile, a movie in the making directed by Mike Newell. Roberts will star as "a free spirited Berkeley graduate who goes to Wellesley in 1953 to teach."

"Racism Feeds on Embedded Privilege"
Newsday
July 19, 2002
V. Elaine Gross

Wellesley Center for Research on Women's Peggy McIntosh describes advantages she has experienced as "a reflection of white privilege." She describes "white privilege" as "an invisible package of unearned assets that I can count on cashing in each day, but about which I was 'meant' to remain oblivious."

"Wellesley College: Focusing on the Individual"
Practica
Sylvia McLaurin

Wellesley's Elisabeth Kaiser Davis Scholar program is featured in this semi-annual publication of the Georgia Adult Education Association. Wellesley's program for nontraditional aged students is different from that of most continuing education programs in that its students are more integrated into the college. Rather than a series of short courses and workshops, the program is geared to the returning woman student yet allows them to experience the full spectrum of opportunities available.

"Transforming Training through Collaboration"
Educause Quarterly
Pattie Orr et al.

Director of User Services Pattie Orr and others explain the advantages and concept of collaboration in the Boston Consortium for Higher Education's Information Technology Training Group. Wellesley is one of the 13 schools in the diverse Boston Consortium.

"Romney Working To Define his Image"
The Boston Globe
July 6, 2002
Stephanie Ebbert

Wellesley Professor of Political Science Marion Just comments that gubernatorial candidate Mitt Romney's early campaign strategy of monopolizing the middle is good for gaining support and building his image for a larger crowd.

"Jobless Rate Edges Up to 5.9%"
The Boston Globe
July 6, 2002
Louise Story

Professor of Economics Karl Case comments on the slow improvement of the job market after the recession as the national unemployment rate continues to rise.

"Best-selling Author James F. O'Gorman To Discuss New Book"
Windsor Locks Journal (West Hartford, CT)
July 5, 2002

Author and Grace Slack McNeil Professor of History of American Art James O'Gorman will discuss his new book, Connecticut Valley Vernacular: the Vanishing Landscape and Architecture of the New England Tobacco Fields, at the Connecticut Historical Society as part of a current exhibition about Hartford's West Indians. The book covers the century long history enjoyed by the now disappearing tobacco farms in the Connecticut River Valley and the people who worked them.

"Patriotism"
On Point
July 3, 2002

Sociology professor Tom Cushman was a featured guest on this nationally syndicated public affairs radio program on Fourth of July patriotism in post 9/11 America.

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June 2002

"More Than Ever, Ecuador Is Doing Business Here"
The New York Times
June 30, 2002
Seth Kugel

Sociology professor Peggy Levitt comments on the rich variety of branches of Ecuadorian businesses in New York. Businesses have made it more convenient for Ecuadorians to live and work in the U.S. while supporting family at home.

"A Teacher's 25-year Legacy Blossoms into a Three-Day Event"
Boston Sunday Globe
June 30, 2002
Catherine Foster

Wellesley senior Pamela Bandyopadhyay will be one of the dancers at "Arpana," a three-day festival of Indian dance and music at MIT. The festival, which will be the largest Indian dance and music festival in New England, was organized by her teacher, Jothi Raghavan.

"Caution Abroad"
The Boston Globe
June 23, 2002
Sandy Coleman

In the wake of Sept. 11, schools with study abroad programs are focusing more on student safety. This year Wellesley College adopted the Peace Corps' evacuation plan for students studying abroad, because "the organization has a track record for knowing how to get out of a country fast if there is trouble."

"AIDS Activists Arrested at GOP Fundraiser"
allAfrica.com
June 19, 2002
Global Aids Alliance

Wellesley College students were among those demonstrating at a Republican fundraising event. They protested the announced global AIDS plan and denounced it as a "hoax" because "no new money was being proposed" for the fund.

"This 'Little Women' a Big Success"
The Boston Globe
June 20, 2002
Ellen Pfeifer

The Wellesley Summer Theatre's production of "Little Women," directed by Nora Hussey, Theatre Studies, downplays pathos and emphasizes humor with "fully drawn characterizations" and a delightful cast.

"Unraveling the Old Myths that Foster Sexual Violence"
The Boston Globe
June 17, 2002
Nan Stein, Linda Williams, et al.

Nan Stein and Linda Williams, co-directors of National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center at the Wellesley Centers for Women, along with faculty of area colleges, dispel myths about sexual assault and warn that the Governor's new task force is "unlikely to be effective" due to a lack of experts on the board.

"Dealing with Drugs, Eyeglasses, Sleep Woes, and Preschool"
The Boston Globe
June 13, 2002
Barbara Meltz

Wellesley College Child Study Center's Mary Ucci gives advice about how to help preschoolers transition from school to school in ways that will help everything go smoothly and build the child's lifelong coping skills.

"Top Applicants Bargaining for More Aid from Colleges"
The Boston Globe
June 12, 2002
Jenna Russell

Though colleges may say an aid offer is final, top students are finding that asking for more can be beneficial. As colleges compete for top students bargaining for more financial aid, Wellesley enters an agreement with 2 dozen other selective, need-blind colleges to standardize aspects of their financial package formula.

"A Word Before You Go"
The Christian Science Monitor
June 11, 2002

In a story about spring commencement speeches, Wellesley commencement speaker Whoopi Goldberg lets Wellesley graduates know that the world needs their help. Goldberg told the graduates, "what really counts right now is who you wish to be from here on in."

"Little Ado over Teacher-Pupil Sex Cases"
The Boston Globe
June 10, 2002
Chelsea J. Carter

The Wellesley Center for Research on Women's Nan Stein, director of a project on sexual harassment in schools, says that there are at least an estimated several hundred sex-related cases against teachers across the country each year.

"A Hidden Pressure on Girls: Fitting In"
Boston Sunday Globe
June 9, 2002
Laura Pappano

Nancy Mullin-Rindler, director of the Wellesley College Project on Teasing and Bullying, says that the most common form of bullying is verbal and that adults must focus on the causes of bullying rather than the behavior.

"Residency a Curveball for Romney"
Boston Sunday Globe
June 9, 2002
Yvonne Abraham

Wellesley Professor of Political Science Marion Just says the current revelations about gubernatorial candidate Mitt Romney's tax return may make "excellent fodder for political advertisements in the fall," but that the influence of his other assets and the united support of the Republican Party cannot be underestimated.

"Standard-Times Real Estate Editor Awarded Degree"
New Bedford Standard-Times
June 8, 2002

Among those to earn a degree with the Wellesley College class of 2002 was Linda Andrade Rodrigues, an Elisabeth Kaiser Davis Scholar and real estate editor at The Standard-Times in New Bedford, Mass.

"Artists Behind the Wheel, Running the Red Lights"
The Christian Science Monitor
June 7, 2002
Lisa Leigh Parney

A favorable review of the Davis Museum and Cultural Center's current exhibit, which explores artists' perspectives from the car interior.

"An Immodest Proposal: Have children in Graduate School"
The Chronicle of Higher Education
June 7, 2002
Kathryn Lynch

Professor of English Kathryn Lynch argues that having children in graduate school, rather than waiting until one has a teaching job, may be a good idea for female academics as she describes her own experiences.

"From a Woman of Comedy, Some Serious Words about Life"
The Wellesley Townsman
June 6, 2002
Lesley Mahoney

Whoopi Goldberg speaks to Wellesley graduates about life at the college's 2002 commencement.

"College Gets OK on Study"
The Wellesley Townsman
June 6, 2002
Lesley Mahoney

Wellesley College will conduct a study on the impact on Route 135 of the planned relocation of its trade shops building. The relocation is one of a series of changes the college plans to make as part of the "west campus projects," which also include the construction of a new campus center and the restoration of Alumnae Valley.

"Goldberg Addresses Wellesley Graduates"
The Boston Herald
June 1, 2002
Jadd Cheng

Whoopi Goldberg "encourages students to cherish their dreams" as Wellesley's 2002 Commencement speaker.

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May 2002

"Kids' Learning Opportunities Are Endless in Summer"
USA Today and Gannett News Service
May 27, 2002
Lynne Perri

WCRW's Ellen Gannet, Co-director of the National Institute on Out-of-School Time, suggests reading as an enjoyable pastime for children that allows them to stay academically fit during the summer.

"Fortunate Lives and Late-Blooming Fears"
The New York Times
May 25, 2002
Marshall Goldman

Wellesley professor Marshall Goldman surveys changes in the lives of his Penn classmates at his 50th reunion.

"Interview: Marshall Goldman and Anders Aslund Discuss Russia's Economy Today"
National Public Radio: "All Things Considered"
May 24, 2002
Robert Siegel, host

Wellesley professor of economics Marshall Goldman discusses recent economic growth in Russia.

"For Many, Grade-Level Transitions Traumatic"
The Boston Globe
May 23, 2002
Barbara Meltz

As the Director of Open Circle at Wellesley College, Pamela Seigle discusses the anxieties elementary students have in moving up a school grade and the techniques Open Circle uses to help children "reflect and see their growth."

"College Seniors Graduate into Tough Job Market"
The Wellesley Townsman
May 23, 2002
Carmella Maffeo

Wellesley College senior Abby Moncreiff found employment by a contact from previous work, as college grads are finding less work and lower pay this year, according to CWS's Joanne Murray. Senior Laura Stratton will be spending time in South Africa doing volunteer work, as part of the post Sept. 11 trend of graduates looking to serve others.

"Judge Dismisses Professor's Charges"
The Boston Globe
May 22, 2002
Vanessa Jones

Philosophy professor Adrian Piper's charges of breach of contract, fraud, and intentional misrepresentation against Wellesley College and President Walsh were dismissed in the Norfolk County Superior Court and Piper was ordered to pay the college's legal costs.

"High School Boys Lagging Behind Girls, Study Says"
The Boston Globe
May 21, 2002
Anand Vaishnav

A Northeastern University study finds that boys are significantly less likely to graduate high school and go on to college than girls. WCW's Susan McGee Bailey says that teaching techniques need to be looked at and reminds that "gender isn't just girls."

" '02 College Grads Find Tightened Job Market"
The Metro West Daily News
May 20, 2002
Heather Anderson

CWS's Joanne Murray says that Wellesley students are having to look longer and harder for jobs, and that hiring is "returning to normal" after a few years of unrealistically high salaries and bonuses.

"Analyze This, This and This"
The New York Times
May 19, 2002
Mary Lefkowitz

Wellesley professor of classical studies Mary Lefkowitz reviews a philosopher's memoirs.

"Teen Breakup: Schools Exploring Advantages of Single-Sex Classrooms"
Boston Sunday Globe
May 19, 2002
Laura Pappano

Single-sex education is being considered by public schools, but Susan Bailey, executive director of the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, cautions that separating boys and girls might lead to inequalities in education.

"Many Colleges See Rise in Applicants from Abroad"
Boston Globe
May 16, 2002
Susan Milligan

Despite worries about drops in applications from international students to US colleges and universities because of the September 11 attacks, interest from abroad has actually increased. The number of applications at Wellesley from international students has increased by ten percent, according to Wellesley College spokeswoman Mary Ann Hill.

"Back to Single-Sex Schools?"
The Boston Globe
May 16, 2002
Ellen Goodman

Columnist Goodman warns against single-sex public education as a step backward rather than forward. Wellesley College alumna Senator Hillary Clinton is among those in favor of the idea.

"Veritas a True Original"
Boston Globe
May 15, 2002
Susan Bickelhaupt

Senior Claudia Veritas is profiled in the Globe Sports section. She displays exemplary skills on the lacrosse field and in the academic classroom, winning awards like the Marshall Scholarship and the NCAA Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship.

"An Uppity Woman's View of Single-Sex Education"
The Virginian-Pilot
May 15, 2002
Bronwyn Lance Chester

Wellesley alumna Bronwyn Lance Chester supports single-sex public education access, arguing that it leads to a focus on academics.

"Accentuate the Positive"
Boston Herald
May 14, 2002
Azell Murphy Cavaan

Student commencement speakers at Boston-area colleges will be reflecting on past accomplishments while maintaining an upbeat tone, despite difficult times for this year's graduates. Senior Christine Dobridge, who is Wellesley's student commencement speaker, will encourage her classmates to be hopeful about the future and to make a difference in the world with their Wellesley education.

"A Daughter Grows into a Trusted Friend"
San Francisco Chronicle
May 12, 2002
Marsha Peterson

Marsha Peterson writes about her close relationship with her daughter, Wellesley College senior Maya Peterson.

"Driving Off the Beaten Path"
The Wall Street Journal
May 10, 2002
Robert Hughes

An exhibit at Wellesley College's Davis Museum offers artists' takes on car interiors.

"Wellesley Professor Loses Appeal"
The Associated Press
May 10, 2002

Wellesley African studies professor Anthony Martin lost an appeal against a 1998 ruling that he is a public figure, "making it harder to prove libel against him." Martin sued former student Avik Roy in 1993 after Roy created a potentially image-harming error in an article about Martin published in the MIT/Wellesley Counterpoint magazine.

"Leading Institutions by Total Number of Students Who Study Abroad"
Black Issues in Higher Education
May 9, 2002

Wellesley is among the top 20 baccalaureate institutions for total number of students who study abroad.

"In Their Own Words"
The Wellesley Townsman
May 9, 2002
Jadd Cheng

Authors Da Chen, Julia Glass and Alexander Stille speak at Wellesley College's semiannual "Authors on Stage" event.

"Mikko's First Steps"
The Boston Globe
May 7, 2002
Geoff Edgers

Wellesley College students and vice presidents of the arts and music society meet Mikko Nissinen at a group leader dinner-and-rehearsal program. Nissinen is starting off as the new head of Boston Ballet.

"Can Baby Pictures Cross the Line?"
Sunday Concord (N.H.) Monitor
May 5, 2002
Christine Hamm

Wellesley art history professor Anne Higonnet explores the question of decency in the representation of childhood in her book Pictures of Innocence: the History and Crisis of Ideal Childhood.

"More Colleges Play Waiting Game"
The Boston Globe
May 4, 2002
Patrick Healy

Colleges respond to students applying to a larger list of schools by creating larger waitlists to cushion an unpredictable outcome. More Wellesley wait-listed students have been visiting the campus to make a good second impression.

"Rhonda Rider Bows Out"
The Boston Globe
May 4, 2002
Richard Dyer

Rhonda Rider, cellist and teacher at Wellesley College, will leave the Lydian String Quartet of Brandeis "to pursue other interests in chamber music, solo performance, commissioning new works and teaching."

"Kenary Just One of the Crew at Wellesley"
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
May 3, 2002
Jennifer Toland

Wellesley first-year and Worcester resident Sarah Kenary lends enthusiasm and skill to the crew team as the top novice rower.

"Some Colleges Calling an End to Fridays Off"
The Boston Globe
May 3, 2002
Jenna Russell

Many colleges are deciding to balance out the week schedule of classes after noting that far fewer classes take place on Friday. As is, many students consider Thursday night as the start of the weekend, which may contribute to a decline in the academic setting. Wellesley is increasing class meetings on Monday "to allow more academic gatherings and prevent hard choices between courses."

"Green Party Candidates Get Help from Wellesley College Students"
The Wellesley Townsman
May 2, 2002
Seth D. Michaels

The Wellesley College Greens, including sophomores Jennifer Starkey and Gabriel Whol, collect signatures for Massachusetts Green Party gubernatorial candidate Jill Stein and her running mate Anthony Lorenzen. Both candidates must obtain 10,000 signatures by May 7 to place on the primary ballot next September. The Greens "face an uphill battle."

"Traffic Impact of Wellesley College Plan Worries Selectmen"
The Wellesley Townsman
May 2, 2002
Lesley Mahoney

Wellesley College's plan to relocate its Trades Shop building as part of the west campus projects is not entirely approved of by selectmen due to concerns about resulting increased traffic flow on Route 135. The board rejected the submitted traffic study as inadequate and said that the potential impact "needs to be studied further."

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April 2002

"Careers and Babies: Fertility Decline Underscores Dilemma"
CNN.com
April 30, 2002
Thurston Hatcher

Wellesley College professor of sociology and chair of women's studies Rosanna Hertz argues that women know when time is running out on their fertility, and would have children younger were the working climate altered, a point that author Sylvia Ann Hewett fails to make in her book Creating a Life.

"Disarmed by Charm"
The Boston Globe
April 29, 2002
Christopher Muther

Go! columnist chats with Sugar Ray's lead singer Mark McGrath about the band's upcoming concert at Wellesley College.

"College Takes Hard Look at AIDS in South Africa"
Wellesley Townsman
April 25, 2002
Seth D. Michaels

Wellesley College hosts a weekend conference for students and faculty on the political, social, cultural and economic effects of AIDS in South Africa. As part of the conference, Wellesley students participate in a live teleconference with South Africa AIDS activists. Jeffrey Lewis, a World Bank economist and speaker at the conference, describes the event as a "powerful juxtaposition of an analytical, historical side and the human, social side of the AIDS crisis."

"Living Up to the Hype"
Wellesley Townsman
April 25, 2002
Ben Bergeron

Despite initial skepticism, first-year Boston Marathon participant is blown away by the Wellesley College cheering stretch.

"Here's $22,000. Now Go Explore the World"
The Christian Science Monitor
April 23, 2002
Sara Steindorf

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship sends new college graduates, like Wellesley senior Diane Morgan, to study any field they desire at any place other than the United States. Morgan intends to experience shipboard life and "explore the navigational tools of different vessels."

"Museum Program Takes Aim at Cultural Stereotypes"
The Boston Sunday Globe
April 21, 2002
Sandy Coleman

The pilot program, "Starting Point: Creating a Culture of Tolerance through Art," brings together Wellesley's Davis Museum and Framingham middle school students. The museum program will explore cultural differences and aims to teach tolerance.

"Love Before Heartbreak"
The Boston Sunday Globe
April 21, 2002
Marvin Pave

The "Wellesley Scream Tunnel" elevates marathoners' spirits with students' cheering roar and posters.

"Faculty Salaries Rise, for Now"
The Chronicle of Higher Education
April 19, 2002

Wellesley College is listed second in a list of average salaries of highest-paid full professors in liberal-arts colleges.

"Looking Beyond the Challenges"
Liberal Education
Spring 2002
Diana Chapman Walsh

Wellesley College President Diana Chapman Walsh discusses the need for a campus focus on values and community. Understanding that campus climate is highly dependent upon the experience outside the classroom, she suggests leadership from above and from within.

"They've Got a Ticket To Ride"
Wellesley Townsman
April 18, 2002
Seth D. Michaels

Wellesley students investigate the relationship between art and academia through an open-class session at the Davis Museum.

"Thanks to Weather, Runners Kept Their Cool"
The Boston Globe
April 16, 2002
John Powers

Wellesley's Munger Hall honors John Archer (also known as "Black Bart" when he ran in 21 Boston Marathons) by giving him a special seat from which he could watch the Boston Marathon.

"Boosts Come Just in Time"
The Boston Globe
April 16, 2002
Michael Vega

Wellesley College is a notable landmark along the marathon course with students participating in the fabled "Wellesley scream tunnel," cheering the runners at the halfway point of the Boston Marathon.

"Triple Pleasure in Concert of Beethoven Trios"
The Boston Globe
April 16, 2002
Richard Dyer

Wellesley College's trio-in-residence, Triple Helix, gives the final concert of the series on Beethoven's piano trios.

"Process of Elimination"
Tennessean (Nashville, TN)
April 16, 2002
Lisa Krieger

Adrienne Asch, professor of biology, ethics, and politics of human reproduction at Wellesley, writes that increased ease of genetic testing on embryos will foster the perception that it is a "logical extension of good prenatal care."

"One Life To Give, and Others To Take, in Name of Martyrdom"
Newark Star-Ledger
April 7, 2002
Farnaz Fassihi

Suicide bombings are arguably the result of frustration and the fading desire to live in Palestine. Political science professor Roxanne Euben says the reason for the increased incidents is self-determination, rather than the hope of attaining a better afterlife.

"Moon Behaving Badly"
New Scientist
April 6, 2002
Govert Schilling

Wellesley astronomy professor Richard French contributed to a story about some strange behavior on the part of two moons of Saturn.

"Their Greener Field"
The Boston Globe
April 3, 2002
Barbara Matson

The number of women's golf programs in Division II and III schools has increased dramatically in the past decade. Wellesley's golf team enjoys its own nine-hole golf course, but head coach Kim Lapointe's challenge in recruiting is to find athletes among women who are, first, academically strong.

"The Great Stabilizer: Housing Keeps U.S. Economy Humming"
The New York Times and the International Herald Tribune
April 1, 2002
Daniel Altman

Wellesley economics professor Karl Case discussed how real-estate holdings encourage consumers to feel more confident about the U.S. economy.

"Childhood Besieged"
Tidewater Parent (Virginia Beach, VA)
April 2002
Catherine McCabe

The education director of Wellesley's Child Study Center, Mary Ucci, advises that children need enough unscheduled time for spontaneous play in order to grow up healthy and learn basic, important lessons.

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March 2002

"Life on Bench Is Lonely No More for Durham"
Desert News
March 31, 2002
Elaine Jarvik

Christine Durham, a graduate of Wellesley, has seen drastic changes in society's perception of women in law. As the first woman named to the state Supreme Court and first woman judge of a district court in Utah, Durham decided on a legal career in the mid-60s as a college student at Wellesley.

"Analysis: Escapism and Anonymity"
Talk of the Nation, National Public Radio
March 27, 2002
Neal Conan

Who hasn't woken up to a gloomy, gray morning, started the coffee and thought, 'Today is the day I am going to chuck it all'? In a two-hour program examining escapism, Wellesley religion professor Stephen Marini contributed to the discussion with ideas about American archetypes.

"Views on Stem Cells Changing 6 Months Later"
Daily Free Press (Boston University)
March 19, 2002

Professor of biology and ethics Adrienne Asch is quoted about the ever-changing ethical debate over stem cell research. She calls attention to the needs and wants of people with physical or mental disabilities to live normal lives.

"Sing a Song of Good King Arthur"
The New York Times
James R. Oestreich

The New York Collegium performed Purcell's "King Arthur," a play with music. Wellesley Professor Lawrence Rosenwald contributed to the text of the semi-opera.

"Cultural Lens: Judging You, Judging Me"
The Christian Science Monitor
March 14, 2002
Samar Farah

Wellesley sociology professor Thomas Cushman contributed to this story that looked at how Americans are rethinking their "I'm OK, you're OK" culture in the aftermath of terrorist attacks.

"How and Why People Write Diaries"
Talk of the Nation, National Public Radio
March 13, 2002

Wellesley College writing program lecturer and author Alexandra Johnson contributed to the program on the idea of leaving a record of one's life.

"Old Economy Bedrock for New Recovery"
The Los Angeles Times
March 10, 2002
Peter G. Gosselin

Wellesley economics professor Karl Case contributed to a news analysis of how the economy bounces back.

"Greenhouse Theme Is Fertile Ground for Artist's Imagery"
The Boston Globe
March 8, 2002
Cate McQuaid

Painter Joel Janowitz's enchantment with the "light, atmosphere and structure of the glass houses" is rekindled during a visit to the Wellesley College greenhouses.

"From Tragedy and Bloodshed, Michael Ignatieff Draws Human-Rights Ideals"
The Chronicle of Higher Education
March 8, 2002
Danny Postel

Wellesley professor of sociology and editor of The Journal of Human Rights Thomas Cushman is quoted on his positive impressions of Michael Ignatieff's contributions to the human-rights field. Cushman admires Ignatieff's simultaneous "ability to draw from expansive practical experience and to home in on the most important issues in human rights."

"Responding to September 11"
The Wellesley Townsman
March 7, 2002
Seth Michaels

Wellesley College hosts a three-day symposium focusing on the moral, legal and military implications of the U.S. response to Sept. 11. Speaker David Cole describes the symposium as "a process of dialogue by which we can see each other as part of a common entity."

"College's Costs for Clean-Up Mount"
The Wellesley Townsman
March 7, 2002
Lesley Mahoney

The clean-up of Paintshop Pond is on schedule, but will cost $1.6 million more than originally expected. Factors that contributed to the unforeseen costs include the amount of material that had to be treated.

"Recession Proof"
The Boston Globe
March 3, 2002
Scott Bernard Nelson

The real-estate sector of the economy continues to expand despite nationwide economic downturn. Investors view real estate as an attractive alternative after dot-com collapses. "Part of the story behind the housing market is a portfolio-balancing story," said Karl Case, professor of economics. "You have a stock market that had earned very big gains and that is very volatile, so people want to diversify out into real estate."

"Auto Motives: Artists Take Turns Showing Their 'View inside the Car'"
The Boston Herald
March 1, 2002
Joanne Silver

Wellesley College Davis Museum and Cultural Center's exhibit, Surrounding Interiors: Views Inside the Car, was reviewed in the Visual Arts column.

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February 2002

"Experience Corps Lets Senior Volunteers Give Back"
The Washington Times
February 28, 2002
Denise Barnes

Elizabeth Fox, alumna of Wellesley College, founded Experience Corps in Washington, D.C. The nonprofit organization highlights adults 55 and older as a hidden treasure pool of volunteers for community service projects.

"Action!"
The Boston Globe
February 24, 2002
Loren King

Wellesley College hosts "Women Behind the Camera: Contemporary Filmmakers in Multicultural Germany" March 7-10. The film festival celebrates the work of women directors born in all parts of the world who are now working in Germany.

"GOP Working on a Holding Pattern"
The Hartford Courant
February 23, 2002
David Lightman

Professor of political science Marion Just identifies one of the reasons for New England's surprising tendency for electing Republican governors despite typically voting Democratic in the national election: People in the region want efficient government run by Republicans with reputations as good managers. Too many people "who think they should be governor" in the Democratic Party tend to ruin candidate images in primaries, Just notes.

"Warming Up to China, Neglecting Democracy"
The New York Times
February 23, 2002
Bei Ling and Andrea Huss

Andrea Huss, professor of Chinese literature, writes an op-ed piece with Bei Ling advising readers not to be misled by recent images of prosperity and modernity in China. Freedom of expression remains restricted. Until media freedom is granted, America's China policy "can easily be presented as a hateful American hegemony," said the writers.

"No 12-year-old Should Have To See His Life as a Pile of Garbage"
The Wellesley Townsman
February 21, 2002
Mary Kay Rosteck

Marian Wright Edelman, a renowned child-rights advocate and head of the Children's Defense Fund, addresses Wellesley College audience. Edelman points out that society has come a long way politically since the founding of the Children's Defense Fund. However, she said, although Americans have the wherewithal to get rid of poverty, we lack the civic engagement to do so; we tend to display a spiritual indifference.

"Davis Gears Up for Cars"
The Wellesley Townsman
February 21, 2002
Ed Symkus

Surrounding Interiors: Views Inside the Car is on display at Wellesley's Davis Museum and Cultural Center. This exhibit is far from a collection of showy and excessively expensive cars. Rather, it investigates the nature of the space inside cars.

"Taking Care of Those at Home, Away from Home"
The Boston Globe
February 21, 2002
Sandy Coleman

Nneoma Nwogu, a senior at Wellesley, has joined forces with fellow students around the Boston area to create LYNX (Linking Youth in Nigeria through eXchange), a dynamic group determined to change Nigeria. The group believes open discussion of sensitive issues are key. Last year LYNX raised $28,000 from Wellesley, Harvard University and private donors to set up a camp in Abuja, Nigeria, for 24 girls and 22 boys. The camp addressed issues such as illiteracy, poverty and HIV/AIDS prevention.

"Economic Method Mined for Olympic Medal Forecast"
San Diego Union-Tribune
February 17, 2002
Frank Green

Wellesley economics professor Dan Johnson's study correlates Olympics medal counts with nations' political and economic attributes, among other factors. A few days before the article's publication, Johnson's predictions were found to be 87 percent accurate with real medal tallies.

"Women and 'BattleBots'"
The New York Times
February 14, 2002
Robbie Berg and Franklyn Turbak

Two Wellesley professors write a letter to the editor regarding the differences between robot competitions vs. design exhibitions.

"Engineering Novices Bring Robots to Life at Wellesley"
Mass High Tech
February 12, 2002
Jeff Miller

Wellesley's robotics class, taught by physics professor Robbie Berg and computer science professor Franklyn Turbak, offers a cooperative way to study robots while learning engineering principles.

"Dan Johnson Discusses the Correlation Between Economics and Medal Counts at This Year's Winter Olympics"
All Things Considered, National Public Radio
February 6, 2002
Liane Hansen

A research team headed by Wellesley economics professor Dan Johnson have devised ways to predict medal counts at the Olympic games.

"Turn on a Happy Mood: Brain Chemistry Secrets"
Woman's World
February 5, 2002
Linda Paris

Professor of psychology Julie Norem contributed to a story on how certain strategies, including defensive pessimism, can alter moods.

"Science in Self-Esteem"
Boston Herald
February 3, 2002
Lauren Beckman

Falcone Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys, has come out with a new book titled The Wonder of Girls: Understanding the Hidden Nature of Our Daughters. Gurian theorizes that boys have "boy brains" and girls have "girl brains." According to Gurian, girls are, by nature, more concerned with mastering intimacy and attachment than with their careers. Deborah Tolman, researcher at Wellesley's Center for Research on Women, disagrees with the author's simplistic view and his one-dimensional reading of teenage girls.

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January 2002

"Squashing its Foes"
Boston Globe
January 30, 2002
Patty Topliffe

Wellesley's squash team wins the Seven Sisters Squash Championship for the third time.

"Risking Big, Winning Bigger"
Boston Globe
January 29, 2002
Beth Healy

In a feature story on hedge funds on the front page of the Business section, Wellesley's investment in risky hedge funds proved to be successful as that group posted positive returns to the College's endowment last year. Trustee Lulu Wang '66, who chairs the trustee investment committee, was interviewed extensively; she says hedge funds provided an important balance to other investments in the college's diversified endowment portfolio.

"Winter Retreats"
Chronicle
WCVB-TV5
January 24, 2002

The Wellesley College Greenhouses were featured in a story on Boston area winter retreats. For more information on the greenhouses, which are open 365 days a year, visit http://new.wellesley.edu/FOH/greenhouse.html.

"Study: Many Preschool Programs Fail"
Boston Herald
January 19, 2002
Ed Hayward

According to a report prepared for the Department of Education by Wellesley College's Center for Research on Women and Abt Associates Inc., 65% of Massachusetts preschools and day-care centers fail to provide effective programs to develop language and thinking skills.

"City Lights Overpowering Nature's Night Skies"
Greenville News (NC)
January 13, 2002

Light pollution at night from city lights is disrupting natural cycles. Marianne Moore, Wellesley College professor of marine biology, has discovered that artificial light at night deterred zooplankton from coming to the surface to consume surface algae. This phenomenon may encourage algal blooms and lower water quality in suburban lakes.

"State Policies on Kindergarten Are All Over the Map"
Education Week
January 10, 2002
Michelle Galley

Kindergarten policies are not standard throughout the United States; in fact, many states do not require districts to establish kindergartens at all. Barbara Beatty, Wellesley professor of education, notes that the turn-of-the-century movement for educating children at an early age was never meant to make kindergarten mandatory but to make the option available in all districts.

"In Memorium: Lives Well Lived"
The New York Times
January 6, 2002

Wellesley alumna Luella Slaner was featured in the paper's Westchester Edition round-up of significant community leaders who passed away during 2001. Slaner was remembered as a dynamic woman who was actively engaged in changing voter registration laws in Westchester County and in raising money for local organizations. She was also committed to education and endowed chairs in Women's Studies, International Relations, and Latin American History at Wellesley College.

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