Can you see my cellulite in these shorts? Does my stomach look too bloated in these leggings? Are my stomach rolls accentuated in this tank top? I’m tired of asking myself these questions when I look in the mirror. Just last week I had a breakdown over how I looked in my favorite workout set. […]
Read More body image can be a real b!tchThis post was edited on 10/25/23 by cottoncandyloverprincess Do you struggle with maintaining your identity while being a student? Many people would probably say yes because of the never-ending cycle of homework, projects, and exams. It can definitely get overwhelming at times as we are all trying to navigate early adulthood. Personally, I feel like […]
Read More Acknowledging one’s humanity while being a studentThis post was edited on Oct. 27th at 2 pm by letskeepitreal32. When coming into college, everything is so new and unknown. You have officially transitioned into a new phase of life, and sometimes, that doesn’t only mean leaving friends and family behind. Sometimes, that means departing from your significant other (SO). I am currently […]
Read More Positives of a long-distance relationship in CollegeHow many people do you know in a sorority here at JMU? Good chances you know at least 1 or 2 people that have joined one. What would you say your opinions are on Greek life? Do you tend to hear positive or negative things about it? Chances are you have either heard at least […]
Read More Sorority girl reputationPhoto by Image Hunter on Pexels.com Let’s discuss a Tik Tok trend. Scrolling through Tik Tok is one of the many ways I like to distract myself after a day. As myself and many other people are aware, there is controversial data and opinions whether or not social media is a healthy pastime. Tik Tok […]
Read More Girl DinnerThis post was edited on October 18 by FemmeInAction As I weave through the toy aisles, my eyes dart from item to item. My mom intercepts and points me to the pink aisle. As I head down it I find myself staring at kitchens, baby dolls, princesses, and makeup. I pick my new baby doll: […]
Read More The Damaging Power of Gendered ToysPicture Credits Have you experienced dating apps? Dating apps, such as Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, etc., are all based around the premise of seeing someone you find attractive and ‘swiping’ on them. Once you both sides have decided that you find one another attractive then you are able to chat with one another. The common perception […]
Read More What dating apps are actually likeA basic definition of intersectionality is that everyone has their own experiences in life, so we must consider all aspects of other people and what they have gone through regarding discrimination and oppression. An example of this is that I am a straight cisgender white man which are all characteristics that come with certain privileges, and […]
Read More Exploring the lens of intersectionalityCo-Authored by: lunaranarchy and thebrightblogger2 Local: On Tuesday, September 5th,2023, Virginia tech graduate students and workers formed a rally to reveal two new unions, Graduate Labor Union and United Campus Workers. These groups protested for high living wages and addressing workplace issues. Graduate students are living off of their stipends because of the time constraint […]
Read More Newsroom RoundUp 9/12This post was edited on October 24th, 2023 by nonbinarybarbie Whether you have seen it or not, the Barbie movie was a huge hit when it came into theaters on July 21st and made over 1.4 billion dollars. The reason behind why it was such a huge hit is because viewers felt a deeper understanding […]
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