I started at JMU in the midst of the pandemic as an at-risk chronically ill student. Each successive semester required me to constantly push myself to the point of crisis just to survive while watching my peers succeed. I was drowning, unable to get help for myself. My friends searched for any help or resources […]
Read More I Asked For Help and No One AnsweredOn 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?As 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.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 dayOn 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 CortésSome advice I wish I could’ve given to my younger college self. These past few weeks, I have been reflecting on how much has changed in my life and how much I have grown over the past few years. To say I have all my stuff together as a Senior is a lie. I am […]
Read More Advice to my Freshman Year Self.On Tuesday, March 28th, I attended a film series hosted by JMU’s Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) department. This event was located within JMU’s campus on the ground floor in Burris Hall. The movie was introduced by JMU’s French Professor Dr. Dorothee Polanz and was entitled “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.” In a […]
Read More Portrait of a Lady on Fire: A WGSS Film Series Event“Hello Friends and Welcome back” Today I wanted to get into the nitty gritty and allow myself to share a few experiences of my own. I feel like I skipped a few steps, so let me reverse and formally introduce myself. To all who do not know. This is my second year here at James […]
Read More Declassified Guide PresenTs: The dating Life of a Black Women PWI EditionOn September 14th, we discussed local, national, and global news from feminist standpoints. This included information about a local professor aiming to educate college students on the election process, a governor in South Carolina introducing a 15-week abortion ban, and a Saudi Arabian woman being prosecuted for tweets. Local: Professor Bobby G. Gentry of Bridgewater […]
Read More NewsRoom Roundup September 14th, 2022Despite individuals with disabilities account for a large portion of the population, there is still a lack of advocacy and proper policies to accommodate these individuals. This is due to barriers many people with disabilities face such as fewer economic opportunities, higher poverty as well as access to necessary health resources. These barriers make it […]
Read More Facing BARRIERS: WOMEN AND DISABILITIES
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