Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com Co-authored by: oliveeoyl, Hippybear13, pleasaogsoccer12 LOCAL Movements are being made towards a more accessible back-to-school shopping experience for those with sensory processing disorders. Released by WHSV3 in Harrisonburg, VA this past July of 2023, Walmart implemented ‘sensory friendly’ shopping hours across different store locations. This was evident in the […]
Read More Newsroom roundupSchool is back in session! The new season of Sex Education sparked a lot of queer joy for its viewers this past week! This season had more queer representation than I have ever seen in the media before. The new season of Sex Education aired on Thursday, September 21st on Netflix. If you’ve followed the […]
Read More sex education season 4 and its impact!Don’t walk alone at night. Carry your keys in between your fingers. Always have pepper spray. Pretend you’re on the phone. Look over your shoulder. Always listen. Notice a pattern? Do you see an underlying theme? It’s not just, “Don’t walk alone at night.” The implication is, “YOU shouldn’t be walking alone at night.” Although […]
Read More A Re-Examination of Self-DefenseLast September, my best friend tragically lost her father to suicide. You never really expect something like this to happen to someone you know, and as someone who has never really experienced death first-hand, this experience was eye-opening to say the least. For me, it unlocked a new realm of passion for mental health, and […]
Read More the patriarchy hurts men tooAfter a long 148 days, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have finally reached an agreement to end the writers’ strike in Hollywood. The strike began over the summer due to inadequate pay as well as the growing concerns of AI replacing writers. An agreement was reached that will significantly increase writers’ wages along with many other […]
Read More The end of the writers’ strike: effect on feminism in hollywoodPhoto by Christine Nesbitt from UNICEF The Taliban has complete control of Afghanistan and their politics. Starting September 18, 2023, one of their new policies is to uphold Afghan girls right to education. This decision has created outrage across the globe. Organizations such as the United Nations and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) have reached out […]
Read More The Taliban threat womens right to educationWomen in sports. Serena Williams, Alex Morgan, Simone Biles, and more…all amazing athletes that are held at the highest standard. Sports may be world of feminism that may be “easier” to digest for the average human. Advocating for equal pay or more exposure of women’s sports on national TV. The WNBA, needing WOMEN in front […]
Read More Women in SportsFast fashion coined its name as a business model and current trend on social media through its fast rate of design and production. These designs aim to replicate clothing and other items that are viewed as trendy. Fast fashion is widely available, and its underlying objective is to promote and sell large quantities of “on-trend” […]
Read More Fast fashion: a feminist issueMental health across the board has been rising in adults in the U.S., around 20% of adults recorded experiencing mental health issues within the past 10 years. However, we see a large rise in mental health conditions among more women than men. Estimated around 1 in 5 women will experience a common mental health disorder […]
Read More Mental Health In WomenCo-Authored by: swedishfish4 and thejoggerblogger101 LOCAL On September 6th, JMU Board of Visitors member, Kay Coles James, held a discussion regarding partisan conflict, one of many presentations to kick off JMU’s inclusive community series. James has held positions on both state and national levels, with one of her positions being director of the U.S. Office […]
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