It is March 7th, which means for students, that we are 8 weeks into the semester with 7 weeks left to go! We are in “midterm season” with what seems to consist of endless responsibilities and things going on in our brains. It is super easy to get caught up in the craziness and forget […]
Read More 7 Ways to be More Present on March 7th.Sasha Neasheed Karriem-Conner was last seen leaving her residence to look for a job in Atlanta, Georgia on July 17, 2000. She never returned home and was never seen from again. Authorities believed her boyfriend Michael Davis was involved, and he was later convicted of trafficking. Sasha still remains missing. Latrice Armstead was last seen […]
Read More THE UNheard stories of all the girls who Weren’t Gabby petitoAccording to research, the relationship a daughter has with her father can influence the relationships she has with men romantically as an adult. A child looks to the relationship between a mother and father figure to model how they should conduct their adult relationships and the treatment they accept.A healthy relationship between a father and […]
Read More “Daddy’s Princess”In the realm of activism, photography stands as a powerful medium for documenting and shaping narratives. From iconic images of suffragettes marching for the right to vote to recent snapshots of women rallying for reproductive rights, photographs have played a pivotal role in capturing the spirit and impact of women’s rights protests. Today we are […]
Read More Framing feminist furyNavigating Love In The Digital Age As many of us know social media has taken the world by storm in more ways than we know. What has continued to stand out to me is how the digital age has changed dating forever. Everything is on social media these days. People are vlogging their daily lives, […]
Read More Navigating love in the digital ageHave you ever wondered to yourself, “Why are diamonds the symbol of engagement and love?” Yeah, probably not, right? It’s a timeless tradition that sort of just makes sense. Well, now that you ARE wondering about it, let’s look at where this tradition came from. The earliest known records of this tradition come from an […]
Read More THe DIAMOND INDUSTRYIf you haven’t already heard, the Harrisonburg City Council in Virginia recently made history by unanimously passing a resolution advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, making it the first governmental body in the state to take such action. This monumental move not only exemplifies the council’s dedication to fostering global peace but also serves as […]
Read More Harrisonburg for Gaza CeasefireSexual assault, a pervasive issue in our society, is not just a statistic—it’s a deeply personal and traumatic experience for countless women. As a woman, navigating the challenges and struggles of sexual assault is a reality that permeates every aspect of life. From the fear of walking alone at night to the subtle but constant […]
Read More Breaking the silenceAdvocacy for equitable access to period products is talked about a lot when it comes to schools, colleges, and government buildings, but what about our prison systems? For a lot of people, including myself before this blog, our knowledge of how women function with their periods in prisons is slim to none. There are nearly […]
Read More Bleeding behind barsIn my sophomore year of college, I decided to go off of the pill and get an IUD inserted. I had pondered making this change for a while, but was hesitant for a long time, as I had been on the pill for three years, and the small amount of information that I had heard […]
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