In late August of 2026, social media erupted with fascination over the Lindsay Clancy trial. Within a single month of the trial’s start, more than 164,400 TikTok videos were uploaded under the trending #Clancy hashtag. The former labor and delivery nurse, charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her children – […]
Read More Whose Stories Are Told? Representation & Bias in True-Crime Narratives“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…”Drumroll, pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaase, for our BRAND NEW COHORT of ShoutOut! JMU baddies! @starg1rl19Welcome to our blog! I’m a junior communication major with a passion for the music industry. I love all things feminism and advocacy, fun drinks, and fangirling. Here’s to bringing important feminism issues to light! @baile2kbI love being a woman, pop culture, a good […]
Read More New Season. New Cohort. Same Rage.Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency thus far, it is no secret that many women feel personally offended by his comments on women. However, his disrespect is not limited to his words; it is also evident in the policies he is attempting to push. Although these new policies may be pushed to look like an increase in […]
Read More Policy, Power, and Women’s Access In The USI’m a very expressive person when it comes to my emotions. Maybe it’s because my astrology sign is Cancer or it’s just in my blood. If you ask any of my friends, they will for sure tell you that I’m constantly telling them how I feel. Whether I’m excited, overwhelmed, anxious, or sad, my friends […]
Read More Men’s Mental Health Matters TooFeature cover image taken from @tryquinn on Instagram. Hey, you can’t blame a girl, especially when one of the hottest actors to grace a TV screen just hopped on Quinn for their newest series: Yes, Chef, where a romance blooms between a head chef (Hatosy) and his new sous chef (you!). Didn’t that get your […]
Read More Talk Dirty to Me Shawn Hatosy!Feature Cover Image Courtesy of James Madison University Purple Reign. No, this isn’t a Prince tribute show. It’s actually something completely different! A spring concert event hosted by the University Program Board (UPB) at James Madison University brings in students and local community members for an evening filled with giveaways, music, food, and a few […]
Read More The Women Behind JMU’s Purple Reign ConcertIf you were alone in the woods and had to choose between encountering a man or a bear, which would you choose? As this question went viral online, many people were shocked by the answer that a large number of women gave. They said, Many people dismissed this answer as irrational or dramatic, but there […]
Read More Man VS. BearLGBTQ+ Individuals Right to Healthcare and the Setbacks They Face In today’s society, we are growing individuals who try to fit into norms that have already been created but might not fit who we are. For ladies, this can be wearing a dress to a fancy event or simply crossing your legs at the dinner […]
Read More Ladies and Gentlemen Plus MoreWe’ve all heard the phrase “I’m just a girl,” whether it be stated on social media or spoken in dialogue from your own life. Maybe you’ve even said it. “I’m just a girl!” she exclaims as she hits a curb. “I’m just a girl!” she exclaims after she burns her dinner in the oven. “I’m […]
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