In the realm of activism, photography stands as a powerful medium for documenting and shaping narratives. From iconic images of suffragettes marching for the right to vote to recent snapshots of women rallying for reproductive rights, photographs have played a pivotal role in capturing the spirit and impact of women’s rights protests. Today we are […]
Read More Framing feminist furyNavigating Love In The Digital Age As many of us know social media has taken the world by storm in more ways than we know. What has continued to stand out to me is how the digital age has changed dating forever. Everything is on social media these days. People are vlogging their daily lives, […]
Read More Navigating love in the digital ageHave you ever wondered to yourself, “Why are diamonds the symbol of engagement and love?” Yeah, probably not, right? It’s a timeless tradition that sort of just makes sense. Well, now that you ARE wondering about it, let’s look at where this tradition came from. The earliest known records of this tradition come from an […]
Read More THe DIAMOND INDUSTRYIf you haven’t already heard, the Harrisonburg City Council in Virginia recently made history by unanimously passing a resolution advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, making it the first governmental body in the state to take such action. This monumental move not only exemplifies the council’s dedication to fostering global peace but also serves as […]
Read More Harrisonburg for Gaza CeasefireI love the word “Girlboss”. I use it at least once, if not multiple times a day. There is just no other word that I think describes how I feel about myself so accurately sometimes. Truthfully I had originally started to use it ironically, and then I simply couldn’t stop saying it. While I think […]
Read More What it Means to be a “girlboss”Sexual assault, a pervasive issue in our society, is not just a statistic—it’s a deeply personal and traumatic experience for countless women. As a woman, navigating the challenges and struggles of sexual assault is a reality that permeates every aspect of life. From the fear of walking alone at night to the subtle but constant […]
Read More Breaking the silenceAdvocacy for equitable access to period products is talked about a lot when it comes to schools, colleges, and government buildings, but what about our prison systems? For a lot of people, including myself before this blog, our knowledge of how women function with their periods in prisons is slim to none. There are nearly […]
Read More Bleeding behind barsIn my sophomore year of college, I decided to go off of the pill and get an IUD inserted. I had pondered making this change for a while, but was hesitant for a long time, as I had been on the pill for three years, and the small amount of information that I had heard […]
Read More IUDs and the role of vasectomies in shared responsibilityI remember coming to JMU for the first time and falling in love with it. One of the statistics that stuck out with me was back in 2019 JMU ranked No.… Is JMU Preparing Everyone for Post-Grad, or Just Male-Dominated Fields?
Read More Is JMU Preparing Everyone for Post-Grad, or Just Male-Dominated Fields?
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