Winter guard is called a “sport of the arts” because of the mix of artistry and physical demands, but it also rings true when it comes to gender stereotypes found in both performing arts and sports. Even though the guard may spend hours on hair, makeup, and are clad in sequin studded, vibrant uniforms, the […]
Read More “does this flag make me look skinny?” pt. 1For far too long, women have been told to wait: wait for their rights to be respected, wait for their autonomy to be acknowledged, wait for their voices to be heard. The 4B movement rises from this issue, drawing inspiration from its roots in South Korea, where it came from a want to reject the […]
Read More Are We Overlooking Something in the 4B Movement?Are the Kecle brothers redefining masculinity? Are we finally seeing a side to the NFL that we have never seen before? Over the past few years, the Kelce family has given us an inside look at their family dynamic. In a world where sports icons are typically idolized based off of their strength and toughness, […]
Read More The Kelce Brothers: Philadelphia boys do cry.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 dayI have a very controversial topic to talk about today and want to dive deeper into it with all of you. I’m going to explore and make myself more knowledgeable on the Transgender community. When I was growing up, I only knew that there were two genders and everyone only gets one or the other […]
Read More Being Authentically YourselfIn 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 Matters“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 BrownOn Wednesday, October 4th JMU held its very first Queer Teach-In at the University in Madison Union 235. The event consisted of all-day lectures, workshops, artwork, exhibits, performances, etc. The event went on from 9:05 am to 7:20 pm, with endless amount of information to indulge in. The room shined with pure queer joy that […]
Read More Queer Teach IN: Dr. Reslie CortésLast September, my best friend tragically lost her father to suicide. You never really expect something like this to happen to someone you know, and as someone who has never really experienced death first-hand, this experience was eye-opening to say the least. For me, it unlocked a new realm of passion for mental health, and […]
Read More the patriarchy hurts men toomasculinity noun mas·cu·lin·i·ty ˌma-skyə-ˈli-nə-tē Synonyms of masculinity: the quality or nature of the male sex : the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly Merriam-Webster masculinE ADJECTIVE mas·cu·line ˈma-skyə-lən Often defined as aggressive, strong, and unfeeling or stoic. Being masculine means in modern times, at least, no shows of emotion, no flamboyance, no hugging or even looking at other men, must be […]
Read More Masculinity and the digital takeover
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