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Women increase their presence at Olympics

By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner on September 8, 2008

While the 2008 Beijing Olympics was plastered with news of the powerhouse victories of Michael Phelps, The Campanil would like to focus on the record-breaking achievements of 42% of the athletes - the female Olympians.

According to the InternationalOlympic Committee, this year's Olympics had the highest turnout of female athletes with 4,845 women - 500 more than the last Olympic games and a big step from the opening of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, which barred women from participating.

Cyclones off to an early start

By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner on September 8, 2008

The Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is gearing up this fall semester for another busy year with a larger group of student athletes, two additions to the staff, more community centered activities and a new focus on updating the recreational facilities.

Making Nascar herstory

By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner on May 5, 2008

Danica Patrick made IndyCar history on April 20, 2008 when she became the first female driver to win the Indy Japan 300, finishing at 5.8594 seconds.

"It's a long time coming. Finally," said Patrick to the Associated Press. "I knew there was a good reason for coming to Japan.

Stressed? Frazzled? Try meditation

By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner on May 5, 2008

As the year comes to a close many Mills students have come face to face with the cruel symptoms of finals week: long, sleepless nights, overdoses on caffeine and sugar, and unusual tendencies to bounce between slaphappy hysteria and spiraling misery. While there's always the option of herbal remedies or stress reduction workshops in Cowell, one option which remains side-effect free while allowing you the freedom of privacy is an ancient tradition observed world-wide: meditation.

Pow wow brings community together at Mills

By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner on April 21, 2008

On Saturday, April 12, Mills hosted the second student organized Pow wow, a social gathering for Native American tribes to honor their traditions and cultures through dance and song. The community event included dancers, vendors, food, and prizes.

The event, which has been planned since the beginning of the semester, was organized by members of the Native American Sisterhood Alliance.

Cyclones Honored at Athletic Banquet

By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner on April 21, 2008

Highest Team GPA
Volleyball-3.37

Trefethen Award
Erica Valenti-
Cross Country

NAIA Championship of Character
Robin Cumming -
Swimming

Golden M Award
Novice Crew-
Ashley Garza
Varsity Crew -
Melinda Gray
Cross Country -
Lupe

Pulling the plug on tampon myths and facts

By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner on April 21, 2008

Ever since its conception in the early 1930's, women all over the world have celebrated the freedom and comfort of the contraption known as the tampon. However, the tampon, with its suspicious medical history and alarming e-mail rumors, has also sent many women to consider other alternatives - the organic alternative.