2025 Capstone Project

Student Bios

Submissions

About The Project

This project was created in a time of chaos. The world was (as it usually is) falling apart into an indiscernible tangle of problems. Tackling one issue meant fighting against several others. Pulling one thread out from the mess of our modern-day capitalist society meant untangling the complex, intersectional web that we are ensnared in.

It is one thing to realize that the world is horribly broken. It is another to try and make it better.

As a group, we determined that art is resistance. Many of us felt overwhelmed, and in some cases, helpless. Together, we realized that art is more than just an outlet. It is an expression of everything we are not supposed to have: joy, strength, and community. Rather than focus on what divides us, the 2025 WGSS Capstone class wanted to create a space for others to share their work. We chose to elevate BIPOC and queer voices within our pages.

Our zine's core message is simple. We are not alone. We are not the only ones struggling to figure out what to do in the face of impossible chaos. We are not the only ones feeling lost, hopeless, or alone. Our zine is a testament to art's ability to create community through physical and digital forms. The launch event served as the interpersonal representation of this message.

All About GERC

"The Gender Equity Resource Center (Gerc) provides support, advocacy, resources, and referrals for gender based issues on campus and in the community. These issues include,but are not limited to, sexual assault, domestic violence, gender discrimination, trans and nonbinary health, campus safety, and eating disorders. We are dedicated to advocating for the prosperity and safety of all students at UM, regardless of gender identity. We provide a sense of community and belonging while working to dismantle the patriarchy."

-- from the GERC Website

The Event

The fundraiser for GERC was a smashing success! Crowds filled Free Cycles and eagerly participated in a community art project, t-shirt printing, and genderbread cookie decorating!

In total, the event raised several hundred dollars for GERC and is the hopeful start of a new tradition in Missoula.