Sex, Politics, and Grandmas

Welcome to the new semester! My name is Mariah and I'll be your tour guide. We'll be stopping at a modest gathering called the Inauguration, so keep your eyes peeled. And of course, there will be some lollygagging in that month of love: February.

It's a strange time to be in college these days. The sad and sorry state of the economy makes discovering the juncture of school and real life less of a side project and more of a pressing need before graduation sneaks up on you. On the other hand, there's never been a time with as many opportunities to make changes or get informed.

So in between moving back in and perusing www.half.com for textbooks to avoid the gauging prices of your campus bookstore, make sure to check out two events of note this week. On Thursday, January 15, the University of Vermont Student Labor Action Project along with members of the Student, Staff, and Faculty Together Coalition have organized a moratorium on UVM's proposed budget cuts that may include lay offs and salary freezes. Back in December, What's Good reported that UVM President Fogel would be evaluating which positions would be cut to reduce the $22 million budget deficit come mid-January. Well, as the walrus would say, the time has come. The moratorium on the UVM budget cuts will take place from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Sugar Maple Ballroom (4th floor of the Davis Center) and will discuss how the quality of education UVM students receive will be affected by these cuts.

Then, on Friday, all of Burlington is welcome to Talk Sex with Sue Johanson. The Canadian sex educator, registered nurse, and grandmother will be speaking to a likely packed house at 8 pm in the Sugar Maple Ballroom. Tickets are $5 for UVM students and $15 for community members. Bring your burning questions!

Here's a video preview.

But have no fear, if the frigid, Siberian weather or simply previous engagements keep you away, What's Good will fill you in. That is, after all, what we're good for...   

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