Romantic comedies generate a perception of love that frequently reinforces gender expectations. This discrepancy between dreams and reality can put strain on people, particularly women. The last-minute airport chase, the big confession in the rain, and the notion that if it’s “real love,” it will be evident, effortless, and all-consuming are all moments that we have all […]
Read More Rom-Coms vs. RealityA interview with the women owned business the LO|CAL Market In Harrisonburg, we have many thrift stores and local markets for everyone to explore. A few examples are the Agora shops, Lady Jane, and the LO|CAL Market. I learned that the LO|CAL Market is run and owned by a woman who grew up pretty close […]
Read More A LO|CAL InterviewFollowing the recent cancellation of the hit reality television show, The Bachelorette, fans have expressed their opinions on the sudden cancellation and the incident leading up to the show’s premiere. Upcoming Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul was no stranger to the public eye, but a recently released video has taken her out of Bachelor nation spotlight. […]
Read More The Bachelorette Fallout: Why Reality TV Stars Need to Take AccountabilityHow do you tell someone you love that you are good enough and you deserve to eat? I asked myself this question a countless number of times as I watched my childhood best friend, a Black woman who was a track athlete, run over 10 miles every single day, and only fueling herself with one […]
Read More You Are Good EnoughOn Tuesday in our class, bostonbabe and justbeachy14 discussed local, national, and global news stories. The topics covered ranged from March Madness to an upcoming feminist conference to the recent drama regarding the cancelled Bachelorette season. With the month of March coming to a close, we’re discussing the JMU women’s and Kentucky men’s March Madness […]
Read More Newsroom 3/27Not meaning stupid, a model or replica, pacifier, or anything else Urban Dictionary may come up with. I’m talking about crash test dummies. Because if you’re a woman, apparently we aren’t considered as one yet. While on a scrolling spree on TikTok the other night, the video above appeared and proceeded to send me on […]
Read More Don’t You Wanna Be a Dummy?If my best friend, who is the same age as me, born just two weeks apart, the same major, the same values, and even the same shade of blonde if you want to get specific, goes to school at Auburn in Alabama and needs healthcare, and I need that same healthcare here in Virginia, why […]
Read More Access Should Not Depend on Your Zip CodeI swear this is something I think about all the time. Why is birth control basically seen as a “girl thing”? Like genuinely. Any time it comes up, it’s always directed at women. Doctor appointments, conversations with friends, even random comments people make. It’s just assumed that we’re the ones handling it. And honestly, I’ve […]
Read More It Takes Two… So Why Is It On One?The “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” (SAVE) Act was introduced in January 2025 to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. To register, you need a REAL ID—a birth certificate or a passport—that confirms your citizenship. Previously, voters only needed a driver’s license or a state ID. The aim of the bill is to […]
Read More S.A.V.E.ING THE DAY? White Feminism In The Conversation Around Voting RightsThe Pros of Living with Someone Else This post was edited on March 24th, 2026 at 1pm by JustBeachy14. When looking for a place to live on my own after I graduated college, it was no easy task. I not only had to look for a place to call home, but my mom was nagging me to live with someone. […]
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