I recently came across an NPR article that really grabbed my attention, discussing the intensifying pro-Palestinian protests unfolding on college campuses throughout the United States. As someone deeply involved in protesting against the ongoing genocide and war in Gaza, and with many close friends who are witnessing the escalation of protests firsthand at neighboring universities […]

I grew up a very social kid. My parents liked to joke that anytime I went to the playground, I came back with at least one “best friend”. All of elementary school and the majority of middle school, I never had a shortage of friends, and definitely never a shortage of words. I pretty much […]

Let’s be super for real right now, you thought you ate by reposting that black square for black lives matter? Y’all cracked me up with that. Or when celebrities get cancelled for their views? But you don’t even know the topic, you just look over the articles or ear hustling from other people. How can […]

On Wednesday, the Arizona Senate made a landmark decision in which an abortion ban that dates back to the 1800’s was repealed. This ban, which was put into place when Abraham Lincoln was president, banned abortions in the state of Arizona. This move marked a significant step toward safeguarding reproductive rights in the state, an […]

Did the title catch your eye? Were you eager to catch some tips on anti-aging techniques? Particularly among the current generation, the pursuit of anti-aging techniques and products to prevent aging has been a prominent feature of society. Skincare is seen as an innocent way of playing with being older. I remember throwing a fit […]

Participate in National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Tuesday, April 30th and Adopt, Don’t Shop If you have been considering getting a pet recently, then I highly encourage you to participate in National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and choose to adopt an animal in need of a home instead of buying from breeders. Roughly […]

The 5 Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance  The guaranteed super easy process that ensures complete healing in a timely fashion. A linear totally smooth 5 step process to healing!  Wrong…. Greif is messy!! Nothing about it is smooth and easy! This framework can be helpful for some people but as a […]

Since the pandemic began in 2020, we have seen the rise of platforms such as Twitch where people can live stream to their fan base. Influencers will often have money donations turned on the stream, but the money does not go towards any cause, just goes straight into their pocket.Despite this, there are a variety […]

I always knew I was a little off in the rocker growing up, but I thought that was normal. Navigating my way through middle and high school was hard enough to deal with but adding to that struggle top of my family problems was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I always brought my […]

Every year, almost half a million reports of rape are in the United States alone. Only six percent of rapists serve a day or more in jail.  https://www.rainn.org/statistics/criminal-justice-system (ALT TEXT: Pictured above is a graph that is titled “Out of every 1,000 sexual assaults, 975 perpetrators will walk free” with small graphics representing people showing […]

Although there are a lot of side effects of birth control, it is not a bad thing and it shouldn’t be looked at as one. It helps so many women with so many different things, other than preventing pregnancy, such as easing menstrual cramps, clearing acne, balancing hormones, and helps prevent certain kinds of cancers. […]

The events of April 10th, 2024, at the Harrisonburg Planet Fitness, serve as a chilling reminder of the potential consequences of violating fundamental principles of safety, respect, and inclusivity within our communities. The threat of a bomb attack, stemming from the revocation of a membership due to a gross violation of privacy and dignity, underscores […]

As someone who wants a family after college, the thought of taking off work for 12 weeks with no pay terrifies me. I have lived in the United States my whole life, where there is no federal law requiring paid parental leave. That said, because most businesses here have an unpaid program for childbirth, I […]

As someone who wants a family after college, the thought of taking off work for 12 weeks with no pay terrifies me. I have lived in the United States my whole life, where there is no federal law requiring paid parental leave. That said, because most businesses here have an unpaid program for childbirth, I have […]

On April 10th, 2024, James Madison University held its annual student body election. If you were not able to vote in this election, keep on reading to learn more about what the different positions in Student Government Association (SGA) do! It is really important to be an active and engaged citizen whether that is within […]

No matter the circumstance, women are always being scrutinized. It doesn’t matter the wisdom that she has, the grace she has, nor the intelligence, and for some reason, she is often scrutinized over her looks or style more than anything else, especially when it comes to aging. There is no denying that there lies a […]

Movies. We know them and we love them. Naturally, I thought I would write a post about some of my favorite movies, but, as I began to write, I realized that there were two main patterns of the movies I wanted to share with all of you. First, these movies articulated the complexity and beauty […]

We all kind of know our government isn’t perfect, right? That’s an understatement. America has its fair share of flaws, both past and present, and I feel like our society is too quick to forget some truly horrible things. If we don’t actively talk about history, we’re doomed to repeat it (or something like that), […]

For the past week or so, my TikTok For You page has been somewhat flooded with women randomly being hit or assaulted while walking in New York City. There isn’t an exact known reasoning for why this is happening, not that any reason would excuse a person being assaulted. Other than I believe one of […]

Hey there feminists! On April 1st we facilitated a newsroom on the following local, national, and global topics listed below. Each topic was chosen with the intent of bringing issues to your attention and the hope that you learn something new! Local: A local homeless shelter in Staunton, Virginia, named Valley mission, has been accepting […]

To those with periods who are actively searching for a new birth control method, I got you. There are many options for birth control that serve many different purposes.  Some are simply for preventing pregnancy with no hormonal benefits.  Some are almost exclusively hormonal leading to an easier period. It seems as though only  two […]

My hair has been through the wringer. From black to blonde, blonde to brunette, brunette to black, black BACK to blonde, I’ve seen first hand how hair colors are associated from stereotypes and influences how society treats you. Throughout my range of different hair colors, I can attest how differently I get treated with every […]

1. NPR “Up First” “Up First” is a podcast produced by National Public Radio in the United States. It’s a morning news podcast that provides listeners with a quick overview of the day’s top news stories. The podcast typically runs for about 10-15 minutes and is released every weekday morning with the aim of giving […]

*Content Warning: Mention of Sexual Assault and Rape* Although April first signifies April Fool’s Day to many and nothing more, the beginning of April means a lot more to people like me. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (shortened to SAAM) and was officially recognized in 2001, after advocates had been fighting for sexual assault […]

“Does anyone have a tampon?”  “I think I bled through, I don’t know what to do, I have to go to my next class”  “Does anyone have anything? I thought I put more in my backpack last week”. These are all examples of texts that I have either sent or received while at school.  The […]

I remember sitting in my family room as a young girl, watching a football game with my dad and older brother, just trying to fit in. I had asked a question about the game when they said, “do you even know what a quarterback is?” As an eight-year-old girl this question stumped me, and I […]

Accessibility Access to menstrual products is a fundamental necessity, yet it’s often a luxury that many individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, cannot afford. For low-income individuals, the cost of pads and tampons can create significant financial tension, forcing them to prioritize basic needs like food and bills over menstrual hygiene. This financial burden deepens […]

Let’s talk about how to support someone who is grieving in college. We established in the first post, that grief is a super messy thing. Grief shakes our world in a way that is hard to express and even understand ourselves. But the experience of grief itself is really common. It feels safe to say […]

Definition and Origin of Intersectionality Intersectionality is a concept that has become increasingly important in feminist discourse, highlighting the interconnected nature of social identities such as race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability. Coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in the late 1980s, intersectionality urges us to acknowledge and address the overlapping systems of oppression that […]

CONTROVERSY AT AUSTRALIA’S MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART There is a magical place on the island of Tasmania where the only men allowed inside are butlers to serve the women. This place is the Ladies Lounge of Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). The Lounge is a conceptual artwork space where only […]