While the 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges ostensibly made discrimination against queer Americans illegal, the lived experience of these citizens has been far more complex. One area wherein the US has continually failed to uphold the promises of Obergefell is adoption. Queer couples demonstrate disproportionate interest in the practice compared to their […]

As I continue to dive into the communication and gender course offered at James Madison University, my concern for women and their advocacy grows more and more. I’ve quickly learned that with my age, my body, mind, and overall well-being have changed a significant amount. I’ve consequently learned that this is something that can be […]

While puzzle pieces have become a nearly ubiquitous symbol of support for the Autistic community, many Autistic folks (including myself) have argued that the symbol is misguided at best. I would never want to diminish genuine effort at advocacy, but it is worth saying that the very nature of the symbol has sinister implications. First, […]

When Riley Gaines brings her “Pick Up the Mic” tour to our college campus, it usually turns into much more than a typical guest speaker event. Instead of just another talk in a classroom, her visits normally create bigger conversations amongst students about gender, sports, and what feminism actually means. Gaines, who is a former […]

I acknowledge that everyone feels pressure in day-to-day life, but who feels it the most? I think the vast majority of women could attest that they feel immense responsibility to fill their traditional gender roles and identities. To be more specific, I think teenage girls are impacted the most. Society’s overall accepted gender norms are […]

A Weekend to Celebrate All the Women Out There This weekend, we celebrated International Women’s Day. There were speeches given and markets displayed to show what women have been capable of. When seeing everyone come out and celebrate what amazing things we do as women, it shows how we can be united as one front. […]

The mens olympic hockey team is making headlines everywhere following their huge win for the first time in years. However, it’s definitely not the win that is breaking the news. After the Olympic win, the men took the obvious option for them, partying with the head of the FBI and calling Donald Trump in the […]

“Not all men”. It’s the phrase we’re met with all too often. Always when a woman brings up the wrongdoings of a man, never with the intent to actually discuss feminist issues. Rather, “not all men” is typically another way to say, “I would never do that” or “This conversation makes me feel uncomfortable”. This […]

Why does my razor cost more than my brother’s? The higher pricing frequently imposed for goods and services offered to women as opposed to those marketed to men is known as the “pink tax.” It’s not a real government tax, despite the name. This discrepancy in pricing has its roots in consumer targeting and gendered […]

In the midst of the Trump administration rolling back DEI initiatives, I’m going to shed some light on my experiences as a mixed Black woman. DEI makes a way for me to thrive and survive in spaces that weren’t created with people like me in mind.  I can’t count on my fingers and toes the […]

There’s a common misconception that the summer “it” job is working at a Golf Course as a beverage cart girl. Well, as someone who has done that job for two straight summers, I can tell you it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Golf is a male-dominated, sport so making young girls the norm […]

Those who know me know I love live music. I don’t just love it, going to concerts is my absolute favorite thing to do. It’s where all my money goes and how I spend most of my weekends. There are so many things I love about live music. The pageantry, excitement, and performance are a […]

On Monday 4/21, tyrannosaurus_flex and Steelersfan shared local, national, and intergalactic news stories to the class; including JMU graduation, the 2025 WNBA Draft, and the all-female Blue Origin space flight. All eyes were pointed to the sky on April 14th as Jeff Bezos’s private aerospace company, Blue Origin, completed its 11th human space flight. This […]

Welcome back. If you’ve made it through the first half of this story and lived to tell the tale, prepare yourself because the last seven tracks don’t just pick up where we left off, they chuck you headfirst into the abyss. This is where things get darker, louder, and unbearably real. So if you’re still […]

After watching the women’s tournament this year, I have a lot of things to say about it. First of all, why are the women playing back to back when the men have multiple days to rest and recover? There is no reason why women should not be getting the same treatment. I saw a TikTok […]

Let’s be honest: the beauty industry has been the moment for years. Our feeds have been overflowing with skincare hauls, 10-step routines, and bottles so pretty they practically beg for a selfie. But 2025 is shaping up to be the year we collectively say… yeah, we’re done. Reports from top beauty insiders show that skincare […]

Following the release of the new Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping, I was one of the many people itching to get their hands on it. If you know Suzanne Collins then you know that she doesn’t release a book without it having a deeper meaning. She often touches on gender, race, and political […]