I’m sure most people in this day in age are aware of the popularity and normalization around hook up culture. However, hook up culture has not always been this prevalent. When I think about the dating culture when my parents grew up, I have a very different idea of how the culture was back then, […]
Read More Media’s Role in Hookup cultureSome advice I wish I could’ve given to my younger college self. These past few weeks, I have been reflecting on how much has changed in my life and how much I have grown over the past few years. To say I have all my stuff together as a Senior is a lie. I am […]
Read More Advice to my Freshman Year Self.This post was edited on Oct. 27th at 2 pm by letskeepitreal32. When coming into college, everything is so new and unknown. You have officially transitioned into a new phase of life, and sometimes, that doesn’t only mean leaving friends and family behind. Sometimes, that means departing from your significant other (SO). I am currently […]
Read More Positives of a long-distance relationship in CollegeHow many people do you know in a sorority here at JMU? Good chances you know at least 1 or 2 people that have joined one. What would you say your opinions are on Greek life? Do you tend to hear positive or negative things about it? Chances are you have either heard at least […]
Read More Sorority girl reputationPicture Credits Have you experienced dating apps? Dating apps, such as Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, etc., are all based around the premise of seeing someone you find attractive and ‘swiping’ on them. Once you both sides have decided that you find one another attractive then you are able to chat with one another. The common perception […]
Read More What dating apps are actually likeAs a senior here at JMU, I have recently spent some time reflecting on my time as a first generation, FAFSA student. And man, has it been a journey. The purpose of this blog is to share my story in hopes that others can relate or even learn a thing or two. The first thing […]
Read More A College Experience by a First-Gen, FAFSA StudentSexual assault and sexual harassment are terms known all too well to women, and specifically women attending college universities. Individuals most at risk for sexual harassment or assault on college campuses are females, transgenders, and non-gender conforming individuals. Around 36 percent of undergraduate and graduate female students experience nonconsensual sexual contact and 37 percent of […]
Read More Sexual Assault & Harassment At UniversitiesSince it’s the most “love filled” day of the year let’s talk about love, specifically your love for college. Or maybe your hatred towards it. After three semesters of doing this college thing I feel as though I have enough experience to voice my opinions about the complex lifestyle that we live for four short […]
Read More College: a love-hate relationshipI want to add a quick Trigger Warning because this article will discuss topics of consent and sexual assault. This article is personal and also a bit of a bummer. No matter how uncomfortable, it is important to speak about. Our society’s understanding of consent is evolutionary, and has changed so much, even in just […]
Read More Aw Shit I think I Might Have Been Assaulted: Coping with Your Past and How Consent EvolvesOn September 14th, we discussed local, national, and global news from feminist standpoints. This included information about a local professor aiming to educate college students on the election process, a governor in South Carolina introducing a 15-week abortion ban, and a Saudi Arabian woman being prosecuted for tweets. Local: Professor Bobby G. Gentry of Bridgewater […]
Read More NewsRoom Roundup September 14th, 2022
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