I had a conversation with my (now ex) boyfriend about if he would go on birth control if there was one offered for males. Probably catering to my feelings, he said yes. I then mentioned a TikTok I saw earlier that day of an experimental male birth control, but it would have to be inserted […]
Read More Where Is The Male Birth Control??Throughout the month of September, James Madison University has offered several workshops, student passport events, and informative sessions/discussions relating to mental health and self-harm prevention. September is National Suicide Prevention Month so awareness and resources certainly peak at this time of the year. In just the past week alone JMU held over 10 events related […]
Read More Suicide prevention month is ending…but the fight continuesShalini Kantayya, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, delivered a compelling keynote speech this past Monday, September 23rd, in the Wilson Hall Auditorium at James Madison University as part of the Center for Global Engagement’s International Week. With a focus on the intersection of humanity, social change, art, race, and technology, Kantayya’s work, including her documentaries TikTok, Boom., […]
Read More Shalini Kantayya: Art Conveying the Intersection of Technology and HumanityFor many people, post graduate life is a huge stressor. When it comes to finding a job to start your career, most undergraduates don’t know where to start. JMU students are very lucky to have so many resources available, one of the major resources being the JMU career fair. This semester, it falls on Tuesday, […]
Read More JMU Career Fair Takeaways“You don’t have ADHD, you’re a woman, everyone knows only men can have it”. This is something that the majority of people may say or agree with due to the stereotypes society has built. Before I continue further I would like to define what ADHD actually is for those audience members who aren’t aware of […]
Read More ADHD In WomenI recently saw an article in the New York Times about changes in a woman’s brain while pregnant. The article discussed how neuroscientist Elizabeth Chrastil underwent a series of twenty-six MRI brain scans while she was pregnant, before, and the two years following the birth of her son. The results showed that during pregnancy a […]
Read More Pregnancy Brain: A new way of thinkingFor Monday’s class Sundays&Dior and jarjarbinks2319 shared several news topics highlighting on-campus events, drug use, natural disasters, rape, and connections to the book Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. Local News: JMU RFL Bake Sale For Childhood Cancer AwarenessFor our local news story, we wanted to highlight JMU’s Relay For Life Organization. If you haven’t heard […]
Read More NewsroomIn today’s day and age, social media seems to be all that anyone cares about. Countless hours spent scrolling through photos and videos. Oftentimes, people of all ages find themselves looking at people that appear to be prettier, in better shape, and more likable than they find themselves. What people don’t realize is how dangerous […]
Read More Social Media Envy: The Dangers of Social Media ComparisonsPrevious to watching the debate I thought, how is this going to go? A black liberal woman going against a white republican male in a political debate being held in today’s day-in-age. Initially, I thought what many probably did, this man is going to bring this woman down as much as he can and try […]
Read More Female Presidential debateIn the year 2024, artists’ platforms are more influential than ever before. So many celebrities have the opportunity to advocate for women’s rights but choose to stay silent on pressing topics due to fear of losing their fanbase. However, Taylor Swift consistently uses her large platform to spread awareness on topics such as politics, sexual […]
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