In the home stretch of blog posts for Spring 2026, let’s bring the news back home to the Quad. (Well, maybe not the Quad anymore: any non-University sponsored events on the Quad are strictly limited under JMU’s updated “Public Expression On Campus” Policy 1121.) As a JMU senior, I’ve seen 3 big campus-wide protests during […]
Read More CAN JMU EVEN PROTEST?LGBTQ+ 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 MoreThe “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” (SAVE) Act was introduced in January 2025 to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. To register, you need a REAL ID—a birth certificate or a passport—that confirms your citizenship. Previously, voters only needed a driver’s license or a state ID. The aim of the bill is to […]
Read More S.A.V.E.ING THE DAY? White Feminism In The Conversation Around Voting RightsWhen the Epstein documents were “released” most of the internet focused on one thing: the names. Who’s on the list? And who’s not on the list… But the bigger issue isn’t gossip. It’s transparency. Yes, redactions are normal. Courts protect survivor identities. Ongoing legal matters get sealed. That’s how the system works. But when the […]
Read More Redactions and ReputationsLast November millions of people sat at their computers anxiously anticipating the opportunity to purchase tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert. Taylor had released four new albums (not including re-releases of her old albums) since her last tour in 2018. Taylor’s most recent album Midnights shattered numerous records upon its release, reaching 185 […]
Read More Ticketmaster: A monopolyWomen’s representation in American politics has remained significantly lower than the representation of men. The pattern of women’s representation in national government falling below 50% is seen in most countries, with a few exceptions in countries such as Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. In June of 2022, only 28% […]
Read More Women’s Representation & Diversity in PoliticsImagine this: The country you were born in, raised in, and started a family in is no longer safe. You scrape up everything you have to find a way out. After the treacherous journey, you and your family are finally able to set foot in a place of freedom. Or so they say. What’s the […]
Read More $1,275A couple days ago, I went shopping with my boyfriend since both of us were in need of our usual basic necessities. When we were checking out, I was shocked to see how much more I was spending than him. We each purchased one package of razors and a stick of deodorant of the same […]
Read More women’s fight on pink taxLocal News Gov. Youngkin wants to open the flow of information- about periods Petula Dvorak February 16, 2023 Democratic state lawmakers were trying to pass a legislation that was created in hopes to protect women menstrual calendars from authorities. The governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkins administration claims that they are all about personal freedom, yet […]
Read More Newsroom Roundup 2/21Covid cases have finally dropped to a manageable level and things are starting to get back to some sense of normalcy in our everyday lives. We can go to concerts, go out to eat, and no more masks! While we may be celebrating the end of a very scary time, there are families across America […]
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