If you love to binge cheesy dramas like I do, then you are probably familiar with the popular early 2000s show Desperate Housewives. You are probably even more familiar with the iconic character, Lynette Scavo. Lynette is one of those characters that you hate at the beginning then you grow to love by the end […]
Read More Lynette Scavo AKA The Corporate PowerhouseAt the end of January, Haley Bieber’s makeup/ skincare brand, Rhode Beauty, released its one-of-a-kind “Peptide Lip Shape” collections. It featured 11 new shades of liners with names such as “press” and “lift,” aligning with the idea of shape and movement. The liners also contain a revolutionary rubber smudging tool on the end of the […]
Read More Tate McRae Champions Body Positivity in Rhode Beauty “Lip Contour” CampaignOn March 26th, 2024, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend a webinar called Caring for a Caregiver hosted by Women for Madison. Megan Shanker, assistant director for Women from Madison, introduced the event and what this network was about. Women for Madison is a network of alumni, parents, and students […]
Read More what does it mean to be a caregiver?The Grammys at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena was the place to be this past Sunday. Hosted by Trevor Noah, and with live performances from Dua Lipa, Luke Combs and Tracey Chapman, SZA, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, U2, Joni Mitchell, Travis Scott, Burna Boy, and Billy Joel, the night was one to remember by all. Despite […]
Read More The Grammys: How music And intersectionality can bring us together furtherI remember waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store with my mom and seeing tabloid magazines featuring celebrities, “caught”, by paparazzi without makeup. As an eleven-year-old who had just started experimenting with makeup, I wasn’t aware of the societal expectations placed on women concerning its purpose and maintaining a particular image. Flash forward […]
Read More The Beauty of self acceptanceAs a proud contributor to ShoutOut JMU!, my journey into feminist blogging has been truly incredible. Being a part of this platform has not only been fulfilling but has also provided me with invaluable lessons about feminism. Through my experiences with ShoutOut, I’ve gained an understanding of feminist blogging, discovering its benefits and importance. Joining […]
Read More The ShoutOut! ExperienceIn the United States, we have witnessed an increase in women’s participation in politics. From heads of state to local representatives, women are breaking through the glass ceiling. Women’s representation in politics is not merely a matter of gender balance; it is a testament to the power of diversity and representation. Rebecca Leppert and Drew […]
Read More The Impact of Women in Politics: Representation MattersThe NBA can typically be portrayed in a negative light when put in contrast to the WNBA. The NBA players get paid more, they generate more attention in the media, their games are better attended, the list goes on. Therefore, it is crucial that the NBA players recognize their position of privilege as males and […]
Read More Empowering the Future: Championing the WNBA“Everyone wants to experience pleasure, why is society so shameful for wanting that?” – Adrienne Maree Brown Earlier this month I attended the first-ever JMU hosted, Queer Teach-in. This campus event provided an all-day long event with speakers, activities, and insight into the LGBTQ+ curriculum that is missing from our campus. I attended the virtual […]
Read More “Pleasure Activism” with Adrienne Maree BrownWhile in my feminist blogging class, one of my classmates introduced an article that had my jaw on the floor. On September 29th, a strike was organized by the group Latinas Acting Up. This strike was held in Burbank, California, outside of the Warner Brothers studios. These strong female actors are raising awareness of the […]
Read More Latinas should not be the only ones “Acting Up”
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