The Stall Street

Journal

For a moment, I want you to just sit

there and reflect on everything good

in your world. How do you know

that these things are good? How do

you know that other parts of your

world aren’t good? How do you find

support when the tough get’s going?

Now, I want you to imagine your

world without your support systems,

without those standing in the corner

willing to stand up for you and make

sure that you feel safe. Unfortunately,

there are many people in the world

(on the UNH campus included) who

do not have to imagine these support

systems not existing because for

them, it is a reality. Let that thought

sink in for a moment…

Now, I want you to think of how you

can change that reality for these peo-

ple. For a moment, think of yourself

as a puzzle. What are the many piec-

es that make up the picture that is

“you.” Now, break those pieces up

with the largest piece representing the

part of you that is the most im-

portant. How would you know that

this piece of your identify was com-

promised? How would you know

that there was someone there to sup-

port you. What would that support

look like?

At the bottom of this page, there is

an awesome mantra that ends with

“be the change.” Change is a tough

word with a whole lot of empty

meaning if there are not actions to

back up the change. Similarly,

change can be miseducative (to edu-

cate improperly). So with that being

said, how do you see yourself as be-

ing “part” of change.

One way of using your privilege is by

being an Ally. An Ally is someone

who stands up against derogatory lan-

guage or actions in order to foster a

safe and welcoming local and global

community. Being an ally can create

change; however, you must remem-

ber that being an ally is about more

than just saying you “accept every-

one,” and more about providing

awareness, education, and support.

At UNH, there used to be a “word

choice” campaign. The intention be-

hind it was great-someone would say

something derogatory, someone

would “word choice” them and es-

sentially move on from the comment

or actions. While the intentions were

very good, the outcome was that peo-

ple were just being silenced and nev-

er learning the “why” behind why

something was “word choiced.”

This is where change can only hap-

pen if there is concrete effort behind

it-for example, if someone is walking

down the hallway and says something

negative using words that are actually

what others use to identify them-

selves, I might say to them “what are

some other words you can use other

than that?” No harm has been done

at this point. In most instances,

friends often say “yeah, sorry another

word is this.” Additionally, I may try

to educate these people so they un-

derstand the “why” behind what they

are saying is not cool.

Being an ally is more than a four let-

ter word...it is about standing up for

those who are in marginalized groups

and fostering a welcome environment

for everyone.

Be the change.

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This is an awesome video about being a bystander and how

it only takes the power of one to make a difference.

BYSTANDER REVOLUTION

This is a powerful message from a man by the name of

Skyler who speaks about people calling his transition

“easy.”

SKYLER ELEVEN

Ever been put into a box? Come learn how the danger of a

single story and the impact it can have on our worldview.

THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY

Learn how to tell someone they are a racist.

JAY SMOOTH

This is a collection of some of my favorite videos that relate to

social justice topics. I have watched these videos at least 10 times

each and have learned something about myself and more im-

portantly others each time I have watched them...please watch

and enjoy...what else are you going to do while you sit there?

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Jennifer Lentz ‘98

Director of Operational

Improvement & Strategy

An Alumni Speaker Series Focusing On Leadership

Tuesday, November 18, 7:30-8:30am MUB 332

Want To Be Happier, Stay In The Moment

Talk By: Matt Killingsworth

The Music Mentors Program

brings in music industry

figures to impart leadership

lessons in a music-centric

environment.

Do you have the UNH

Live Safe App?

Allows you to send anonymous

texts, tips or video to UNH Police.

Allows your friends, family or UNH

Police follow you on a walk across

campus.

Must select UNH as your home

location.

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International Education Week!

*Open to All*

November 15-22, 2014

Diwali

Photo contest

Films

Steel Drum Band

Games from Around the World

Chinese Calligraphy

Henna

Music

Origami

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