Everyone was welcomed by Bethany Cooper and the first Read-in Session followed.

Angela Conner, Maura Conway, Molly Basset, Kate Johnson and Linda Trollinger participated in the first session.

After the readings, there was a showing of the film Lakota Woman. This story is one of death, determination against all odds and the cruelties perpetrated against American Indians during the last several decades. It is also an account of a woman's triumphant struggle to survive in a hostile world.

Next, there was a second Read-in Session. Bethany Cooper, Dr. Amy Hudock, Shannon Dean, Sumeeta Patnaik, Roxanne Smith and Dana Kinzy participated.

Bethany Cooper then gave the closing.

The Women's Studies Student Association is a student organization whose members are interested in opportunities for, events about, and the issues concerning women. They seek to break stereotypes, to raise awareness of women's rights and abilities and to promote the empowerment of women in roles of leadership.

The officers are as follows: President- Linda Trollinger, Vice-President- Angela Conner, Secretary- Mary Barrett, Treasurer- Maura Conway, Adviser- Dr. Amy Hudock.

Story by Courtney Ross