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Spoken word artist Staceyann Chin fills coffeehouse

A&E / By Pioneer Staff / April 23, 2008

Spoken word poet Staceyann Chin performed at Reid Coffeehouse Friday, April 18. The event was sponsered by ASWC, the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Coffeehouse, and Feminists advocating Change and Empowerment (FACE).

Some of the issues that Chin’s poetry addressed including masturbation, menstruation, sexuality and sexual assault.

Sophomore Rachel Hahn described the performance as being very empowering.

“She was extremely bold in the way that she addressed all of these really important issues,” Hahn said.
The event drew a large crowd.

“It’s as full as I’ve ever seen cofeehouse,” said Hahn.

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Spoken word artist Staceyann Chin fills coffeehouse was published on April 23, 2008 in A&E

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