November 18th, 2023, just like any other Saturday in Harrisonburg. Right? WRONG!! College Game Day, a college football premier pre-game show came to the Quad Saturday morning. The show travels to different college campus each week from the early September to late January. College game is on its 36th season and is a football fan’s […]
Read More College Game dayMirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? In a ballet class, mirrors are a useful tool to show or fix how your technique looks. It is also a weapon for ballerinas to pick apart their bodies, their weight, and their beauty daily. The standards within the ballet culture are detrimental […]
Read More Mirror Mirror…Since Halloween and Halloween activities are upcoming, now is the time to talk about the pressures of presenting “sexy” during the holiday. Halloween is annually on October 31st, but the celebration and preparation begin before that date for many adults who do participate in dressing up. Halloween is commonly known for children wearing costumes representing […]
Read More pressures of dressing “sexy” for halloweenI’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 […]
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