Campus safety is a huge concern for students all across the country. However, when we look closer it is clear that safety concerns doesn’t affect everyone equally at all. Women and marginalized groups often face risks and different challenges that aren’t always addressed by campus policies. Walking alone at night and dealing with types of […]
Read More the gender gap in campus safety: a feminist takeIf you are anything like me and don’t pay much attention to politics you may not have heard that the speaker of the house, Mike Johnson, made an announcement on November 20th, 2024, that there will be a ban on biological males who identify as transgender women from using any female locker rooms or restrooms. […]
Read More A Capitol Bathroom SItuationFootball in all aspects has most predominantly been seen as a male-dominated hobby. With that being said, it’s no surprise that fantasy football often reflects the same trend. What exactly is fantasy football? Fantasy football is a game where you create your own team of real NFL players through a draft. You compete in a […]
Read More Fantasy Football is for EveryoneCollege is normally a time for growth and self-discovery. However, for a bunch of women on campus it is also a time where the emotional labor they perform is often overlooked. Emotional labor which is the process of managing one’s emotions to meet the demands of others is a sort of concept that if increasingly […]
Read More The Emotional LABOR OF COLLEGE WOMENThe lack of affordable childcare in the United States is an issue that has been negatively impacting women for a very long time. The United States childcare costs are some of the highest in the world. Unfortunately, this issue has had a larger impact on women over men. As a result, women’s career opportunities have […]
Read More Child CARE COSTS AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMENThis past week, many students left their college campus to return home and celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. In one more week, they will once again return to their hometown for Winter Break. Over these extended breaks, which celebrate various holidays, many families coordinate and travel to meet with extended family, relatives, and close friends. […]
Read More Being the Adult in the Room Over the Holiday SeasonAfter the 2024 election, there is a growing fear after someone with multiple allegations of sexual misconduct won the presidency of the United States. What does this mean for women in America? Especially considering that Texas has imposed restricted access to reproductive health care, including a ban on abortion at the six-week mark, with no […]
Read More “If I Wanted Politic$ In My Vagina, I’d f**k a Senator” Part twoSocial media trends have a way of taking over our lives, the latest ones, #GirlDinner or #GirlMath have become so popular. These “memes” are funny and can be relatable, but they are also deep if you truly think about them. Are these trends harmless fun or do they actually reflect some of the stereotypes that […]
Read More TikTok Trends and Feminism: Reclaiming or Reinforcing Stereotypes?Endometriosis affects one in ten women of reproductive age worldwide, yet its diagnosis and treatment remain undermined and overlooked. For millions of women, myself included, this chronic and often debilitating condition is so much more more than “just bad period cramps”—it’s an extreme battle with physical and emotional distress, along with systemic medical disregard. This […]
Read More Reclaiming Women’s Health: The Endometriosis CrisisIn the last decade, bodybuilding has been a great way for both men and women to build strength, feel better about themselves, and push their body to its limits. While the positives benefits of being in the gym are countless. That is not to say that there are not certain mental and physical aspects that […]
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