On Wednesday, February 18, The University Program Board hosted its annual comedy act in Wilson hall with it’s chosen comedian: Andrew Dismukes. The 30 year old Texan has been a Saturday Night Live writer since 2017 and became a cast member in 2020, and if you want to dive deeper into his life, here’s his […]
Read More It’s time for a female comedian.On Tuesday 2/17, attagirl, unfilteredpanda, and dulcinea covered local, national, and global news stories to the class; consisting of the JMU ICE protests, the year of women farmers, the re-raising of the Pride flag in NYC, and a Zambian woman’s fight for her abortion. LOCAL NEWS Local news covered JMU and county happenings. The United […]
Read More Newsroom 2/17I was watching Bolivian Cholita Skaters, who wear traditional attire while fighting for gender equality, the other day, and it made me think about feminism and my culture. I sat with the idea of how they connect when the majority acts like feminism and cultural traditions are opposites. I love my culture, my country, and […]
Read More Can You Be a Feminist and Still Love Your Cultural Traditions?From the time we were little girls to now, there has been these impossible standards we are expected to follow. It’s like we were handed this invisible rulebook about how we’re supposed to look like. Thin, but curvy. Fit, but not too muscular. Flawless, but natural. And in the end, it doesn’t matter what you […]
Read More The Invisible RulebookWhy does my razor cost more than my brother’s? The higher pricing frequently imposed for goods and services offered to women as opposed to those marketed to men is known as the “pink tax.” It’s not a real government tax, despite the name. This discrepancy in pricing has its roots in consumer targeting and gendered […]
Read More The Pink TaxFrom a young age, girls are taught how to stay safe around men. Boys are rarely taught how not to be dangerous. Most girls grow up with rules. Don’t walk alone at night. Text when you get home. Cover your drink. Don’t lead him on. Share your location. Be polite, but not too friendly. Be […]
Read More Boys Suppress and Girls PrepareIt may surprise you to learn that the United States has a higher maternal mortality rate than comparably developed and wealthy countries. It may surprise you even more to learn that, in spite of medical advancements, pregnancy and childbirth in our country have become more dangerous in recent years. For example, in 2021, 1,205 American […]
Read More Why are Black Women More Likely to Die in Childbirth?Growing up as an only child, I always felt as though I was three steps behind everyone else. While my classmates had started “dating” in 5th grade, I still didn’t fully understand the concept of what a boyfriend was. In middle school, when the boys in my class were joking about masturbation, I wanted to […]
Read More Learning to Advocate for My Own Body in CollegeThis past weekend I watched Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Before Apple Music announced the performer, I didn’t know how the Kendrick Lamar show would be topped. When they announced Bad Bunny as the performer, I was excited and proud. His performance would be historical, as he would be the first artist to perform […]
Read More Here’s What You Missed: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl PerformanceTroubles in Finding a Roommate In considering my move to Harrisonburg after graduation, my mom was like I don’t want you living by yourself. In my head, it would be way easier to find an apartment just by myself. I knew my mom usually knows what is best, so I started up the grueling roommate’s search process. This required […]
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