The ShoutOut! Experience

As a proud contributor to ShoutOut JMU!, my journey into feminist blogging has been truly incredible. Being a part of this platform has not only been fulfilling but has also provided me with invaluable lessons about feminism. Through my experiences with ShoutOut, I’ve gained an understanding of feminist blogging, discovering its benefits and importance. Joining […]

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Dancing Is Gratitude

Giving yourself the grace to live to your full potential. Today, I have a positive message to share. As I feel the seasons shift from fall to winter, I feel the year coming to a close. I am reflecting on the year, and feeling emotions shift, too. Experience has taught me that gratitude is the […]

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The effects of the #MeToo movement on workplace culture

When the Me-Too movement came out it sparked a conversation in the workplace about inappropriate behaviors that women and their peers had experienced throughout their careers. As women began to share their stories, a collective realization emerged; they had experienced similar inappropriate behaviors throughout their careers.  The point of this movement is not only to expose the wrongdoings […]

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STARBUCKS RED CUP DAY IS NOT JOLLY

Who’s excited about their “free” red reusable cup from Starbucks this year? Red Cup Day means the holiday season is among us so that means pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas at Starbucks. This time of year also means Starbucks partners keeping up with the busier lines, long hours, impatient customers, and potentially losing healthcare. […]

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We need to protect everyone

As our populations grow larger, it is important to make sure we are actively aware of everyone’s similarities and differences. My first hope for our community is to stop judging individuals based on their appearance, body choices, and all factors of an individual that help them feel empowered. Kindness and respect are the first steps […]

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Mental health during the holidays

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday having just passed, the holiday season is in full swing. For some, it is the most wonderful time of the year. A time to spread joy and spend quality time with friends and family. However, for others this season brings about increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. According to […]

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Let Men be Gentlemen.

Why don’t we let men be gentlemen? When I was younger, my grandparents took on traditional roles in the relationship. My GF would take the garbage out, open my grandma’s door for her, paid for dinner, and walk on the street side of the sidewalk. My GF did many other gentlemanly things, but those are […]

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College Game day

November 18th, 2023, just like any other Saturday in Harrisonburg. Right? WRONG!! College Game Day, a college football premier pre-game show came to the Quad Saturday morning. The show travels to different college campus each week from the early September to late January. College game is on its 36th season and is a football fan’s […]

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