Last November millions of people sat at their computers anxiously anticipating the opportunity to purchase tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert. Taylor had released four new albums (not including re-releases of her old albums) since her last tour in 2018. Taylor’s most recent album Midnights shattered numerous records upon its release, reaching 185 […]
Read More Ticketmaster: A monopolyOn Wednesday, October 4th JMU held its very first Queer Teach-In at the University in Madison Union 235. The event consisted of all-day lectures, workshops, artwork, exhibits, performances, etc. The event went on from 9:05 am to 7:20 pm, with endless amount of information to indulge in. The room shined with pure queer joy that […]
Read More Queer Teach IN: Dr. Reslie CortésThe role of journalists has never been more important in an age when information flows faster than ever before. However, for female journalists worldwide, the pursuit of their profession frequently comes at a high cost. There are countless examples of how female journalists are subjected to hatred, discrimination, and violence simply for daring to speak […]
Read More Breaking the silence: Ending Hate Against Female JournalistsOn my first day of skiing, my dad and I took a day trip to the closest ski resort. I was maybe 9 years old, it was a tough day of lessons and challenging my dad’s patience. Over the next few years, I became more confident day trip by day trip. We only went 2 […]
Read More Ski culture & Privilege“C’mon, smile for me” Working in the restaurant industry, I’ve heard this statement countless times while greeting tables or just simply minding my own business. When a man tells me to smile for them, I feel as though they feel entitled to make me smile for their own entertainment, like an object. But if I […]
Read More “SMILE FOR ME”This post was edited on October 18 by FemmeInAction Mental illness is on the rise, impacting 1 in 5 adults in America, according to the CDC. While mental illness is extremely relevant, it remains a topic that is surrounded by stigma and misinformation. When we intersect sexuality and mental health, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, we […]
Read More Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ CommunityEverybody looks better with a tan is what the employee at the local tanning salon told me while signing up for a membership. I believed this statement as well; I thought I really did look better. I was a senior in high school when I started tanning consistently. Everyone else around me was also doing […]
Read More Everybody looks better with a tanPhoto: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTb-LQoYw1daS9qmcLpZwzp4mkhguYn2DcfA&usqp=CAU Do you feel comfortable when you go to your primary doctor, health clinic, or even the hospital? Well, having the ability to walk into any one of these places without another thought is a privilege some of us hold and have never recognized. What if I told you that not everyone who seeks […]
Read More Are you safe in the hands of healthcareCo-authored by nonbinarybarbie, dogmama18, womanlywords26 LOCAL A white supremacists group had shown face over a weekend in Mid-September. The members went to a neighborhood in Harrisonburg, known as Old Town. The properties in Old Town house a bunch of our JMU faculty and staff members. They had dropped leaflets randomly and weighed them down with […]
Read More Newsroom roundupHow does social media affect you? Social media can positively and negatively affect women. Everyone’s experience on social media is different due to the different platforms and followers. Social media is very beneficial because you can connect with like-minded people, spread awareness about a specific cause, and individuals can access helpful resources. On the other […]
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