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 […]

Troubles in Finding a Roommate In considering my move to Harrisonburg after graduation, my mom was like I don’t want you living by yourself. In my head, it would be way easier to find an apartment just by myself. I knew my mom usually knows what is best, so I started up the grueling roommate’s search process. This required […]

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 […]

The Coronavirus. A deadly disease that swept the world and changed the fabric of literally every person’s life for the better part of two years. Many lost loved ones and friends to the horrible pandemic. Still, aside from the direct effects of the sickness, there were also detrimental effects on society as a whole, especially […]

Ethel Cain’s “Preacher’s Daughter” is much more than an album. For me, listening at full blast in my headphones is just not enough. I need it injected into my veins. It’s a truly gut wrenching experience which takes you through themes of religious trauma, family conflict, love, sexual abuse, and death. If you’ve ever experienced […]