Temporary tattoos to make lasting
impression

Student group honors women’s history with ‘fun’ alternative.

By DANAE MERCER
Reporter

Tattoos: They’re on truckers. They’re on your best girlfriend’s lower back. And next week, they’re going to be at the Reinert Alumni-Memorial Library as part of the Women’s Empowerment Base.

As a part of Women’s History Month, WEB and Reinert Library are offering free temporary tattooing on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library commons.

“The tattoo idea is appealing because it is a fun alternative to many of the academic events held during Women’s History month,” said Katelyn Cherney, Arts & Sciences junior and WEB founder.

WEB members will apply temporary tattoos to students, faculty and staff.

“It’s a nice way to say, ‘hey! Do you know what March is about?’” Cherney said.

For the past two years, the Reinert Library has done a window display, said David Buffington, reference specialist. This year, WEB decided to mix things up in hopes of increasing interest and awareness.

“It’s important to let people know about Women’s History Month because the issues addressed impact half — no, all of the population,” said Katrina Koclanes, Arts & Sciences junior.
“When you look at the scope of history, women have been overlooked,” Cherney said. “Their voices are silenced in our records.”

Women deserve a voice in history, she said.

Cherney said WEB wants to get its name out so that both women and men know there is a strong support base for them on campus.

There was a need to have an outlet so women could express how they felt when encountering lingering gender stereotypes, Cherney said.

“WEB allows women and men to come together and talk about issues,” Cherney said.

“We’re an organization trying to be the women’s voice on campus,” Koclanes said.