Little Mittens: April 2012

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Albuquerque, NM

Mock Wall Week at the University of New Mexico

https://www.facebook.com/MockWall

Graduate student Carlos De Anda helps with the construction of the mock wall Sunday morning in Smith Plaza. Deanda represents the Association of Architecture Design and Urbanism. Carlos Deanda is one of several architecture students who designed and helped build the Mock Wall.

Students for Justice in Palestine Co-Chair Danya Mustafa recites a monologue during a performance, criticizing the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories in front of the Mock Wall in Smith Plaza Monday, April 17th. The Mock Wall, built by representative from more than 20 organizations and organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, aims to raise awareness and inform the University of New Mexico campus about what the groups identify as social injustices at local, national, and international levels. The UNM chapter of Amnesty International is circulating a petition to keep the wall up for longer than the three days allowed by the University. Members of (un)Occupy Albuquerque plan to stay overnight on campus in shifts to protect the Mock Wall.

Albuquerque, NM

Olivia Gatwood performs at the second annual Poets vs. Emcees competition held at Warehouse 508. Olivia placed second among the competitors.

April 14th 2012

"Poetry is the ability to take something small, something beautiful, something insignificant, something important, and make it worthwhile to your readers. Make your readers feel how you felt when you experienced it. The thing that sets poetry apart from other genres of writing, is the fact that every word matters. Poetry is the art of putting words together that aren't used to each other. I feel I am on a constant search for the right word. Writing has taught me how crucial it is to use the right words. I want to be able to tell stories for those who don't have the voice to do so. Or give emotion to those who have forgotten how to feel. Poetry is healing for both the author and the reader. And THAT is why it's necessary."

-Olivia Gatwood