I’m going to be honest with you: I’ve heard the term “cultural appropriation” just short of a million times and I’m still not exactly sure what it means. I have a good idea of it, but I’ve definitely found myself nodding my head in response when asked “You know what I mean?” when really, I […]
Read More Appropriating CultureIn a world where talk of rape and sexual assault practically has a numbing effect on others, I was recently surprised by the rush of emotions I was able to feel when hearing about the topic in a new light. Last Monday, I attended a screening of the documentary The Hunting Ground at JMU’s Grafton-Stovall […]
Read More The Scariest of Hunting GroundUnless your name is Patrick Star and you live under a rock, then you are well aware that election season is upon us. The candidates have stepped forward and both the Republican and Democratic debates have passed. All eyes have been on these politicians and all ears have been ready to hear their stances on […]
Read More Politics and Planned ParenthoodLately I’ve found myself really jammin’ out to some songs on the radio. As I scream out the lyrics, I stop myself midway through and realize what exactly is coming out of my mouth. A lot of these songs have become so popular because they are so catchy, but I don’t think people really pay […]
Read More Lyrics: Learning the Real Meaning Behind the LingoSo often do we call people out for what is known as fat-shaming, the act of bullying someone because they are considered overweight or obese. But do you ever stop and notice all of the skinny-shaming that happens? What is it that makes skinny-shaming seem okay but fat-shaming not? As a girl with a slightly […]
Read More Fat-Shaming vs. Skinny-ShamingThe scope of feminist issues is a constantly growing area. While most of our fight for equal rights generates a lot of thoughts like “Why is this something we even need to fight for?” the most questionable motion for change, to me, is the wage gap. For those who don’t know, the wage gap is […]
Read More Waging the GapNew York Fashion Week is upon us once again. As a self-proclaimed fashion fanatic, I very much look forward to the two weeks of the year (one in September and one in February) when models get to strut down the runway in designers’ latest threads, with fashion and celebrity royalty watching from the sidelines. I […]
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