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Vol. 23 No. 22 February 25, 1999

Students tackle vexing diversity issues

By David Moessner

Wigger. Chigger. Incognegro. Banana. Whitewash.

The hurtful labels -- among those offered up as derogatory slurs toward members of various racial groups who "act white" -- elicited a mix of wincing squirms, nervous-reflex smiles and jaw-tightened groans.

Reacting and interacting was a group of about 50 students attending "Oreos, Twinkies and Coconuts: Sold Out?" -- a Feb. 16 forum on the University's South 40 sponsored by Students Taking On Multicultural Pursuits (STOMP).

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Members of Students of Color Photo Opportunity Inc.
offer to mug for any university seeking to "add color to
your brochures." Actually, the biting spoof was performed
by Sapna Ravi (left), Donger Hwang, Cheveda Fergerson
and Chris Thorson of the Cultural Diversity Players troupe
at the Feb. 16 forum on racial stereotypes.

Goal of $35,000 set for A&E drive

By Liam Otten

Picture, for a moment, a world without art. What are you left with? Worldwide wrestling? Monster truck rallies? Vanilla Ice?

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Making a difference

Alternative Spring Break offers service trips in U.S. and abroad

By David Moessner

"Hostel" was part of the plan. "Hostile" wasn't. "The U.S. Embassy in Prague just closed!" said sophomore Eric Scroggins with equal parts esprit and concern as he bounded into the Campus Y late last week.

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With spectators admiring from a respectful
distance, a member of the Hawaiian Polynesian
Revue performs a fire dance at the International
Coffeehouse Feb. 17 at the Gargoyle. The event
was part of the Campus Y's Cultural Celebration
1999.

Staff heroes

Gloria W. White Award nominations sought

Nominations are being sought for the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes a staff member for exceptional effort and contributions that result in the betterment of Washington University.

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