All of us that get our period have probably been struck by “that time of the month” once or twice unexpectedly—whether forgetting to check our tracker apps (I use Clue) or getting it un-regularly early—and while already on campus. We’ve also probably looked in our backpack and realized: shit, I used my emergency pad last […]
Read More “I JUST BLED THROUGH MY F*CKING PANTS”Feature Image from BBC News This week, Cornell University has been all over news headlines regarding an ‘alleged’ gang rape that took place in October 2024 at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house. Now, in 2026, almost two years later, the former Cornell student, publicly identified as Jane Doe, has filed a civil lawsuit and is […]
Read More Why Women Choose the Bear: The Case of the ‘Cornell 7’“Hey Google, what does the word ‘pussy’ mean?” I was appalled to see that it was defined as “coward/weakling”, before even mentioning it as a word used to refer to female genitalia. So what does that really say about our society? There is an epidemic in the way our community genders sexual language. Let’s start with, […]
Read More “Don’t Be Such A P*ssy…”A 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 InterviewIn the beginning, it’s Easter Sunday, and I’m sitting ankles-crossed in the pews with my new boyfriend. He grew up on homeschool Bibles and Walmart parking lot sermons, and the last time I prayed in earnest was for a parking spot in Chesapeake. By comparison, the arches, the choir, and the linen tablecloths are lovely. […]
Read More Feminist(?) Goes To ChurchIf 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 PowerhouseI want everyone to imagine that it is a beautiful day on campus. It is the first nice day since the cold days of winter and you were finally able to dig into your spring clothes. You are currently on the way to class, making your way through the quad, when all of a sudden […]
Read More From Preaching to Harassment: The Unspoken Reality for JMU WomenThe Love Triangle That Broke The Internet If you’re like me, and constantly scrolling through Tik Tok, you’ve probably heard of the drama between Tik Tok influencers Halley Kate and Sophia La Corte (that little ginger bit*h)But what really went down, was all this drama warranted, and does our society, especially in social media, have […]
Read More I hate that little ginger bit*hAs college students, it’s mostly our first time living in a new town alone. It’s important to understand how critical it is to be aware of one’s surroundings and how to trust your gut once you feel uncomfortable about something. The lack of these tips is extremely dangerous. Many of these unfortunate dangers have taken […]
Read More How to Stay Safe on Your College Campus.I put on my leotard and tights, grab my ballet shoes, and head out the door. This was my routine every weeknight for years upon years. Upon my arrival at the dance studio, I was greeted by friends and additionally, I was prompted to place my items in my designated cubby. Walking into the studio […]
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