Allow me to address a crucial point. Since turning 18 and starting my experience as a waitress almost three years ago, I’ve grown aware of the gender dynamics prevalent in the restaurant industry. Particularly, there are evident gender implications in regard to how servers earn their paycheck–through tips. It’s a well-known fact that waitstaff often […]
Read More Gender Roles vs. TippingYouth sports are a huge part of kids’ identities, development, and physical and mental well-being. So, why are kids all over the world being purposely barred from participating? On January 28, 2024, a 9-year-old girl was harassed by a fully grown man for simply trying to play with her friends, and the scariest part is- […]
Read More Kid’S, Gender Identity, and sports- An Organization’s struggle to balance the needs of diverse athletesWith the rise of social media, it is clear that conversations surrounding neurodiversity have skyrocketed. With this, has come a wave of media users eager to seek further explanation for symptoms that may ultimately be a mental disability. By hearing about real-life experiences from neurodiverse individuals on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and many […]
Read More The untold struggle of neurodivergent womenYouth sports are a huge part of kids’ identities, development, and physical and mental well-being. So, why are kids all over the world being purposely barred from participating? On January 28, 2024, a 9 year girl was harassed by a fully grown man for simply trying to play with her friends, and the scariest part […]
Read More KID’s, Gender Identity, and Sports – an organization’s struggle to balance the need of diverse athletesValentine’s Day has been around since the eighth century. The meaning of Valentine’s Day turned sappy and sweet in the fourteenth century, with its positive association with the courting season and lovebirds (Origins of Valentine’s Day). For the past 700 years, we have celebrated Valentine’s Day as a day of love for a significant other […]
Read More Be your own ValentineThe dating world. What about it? Well in today’s day and age I believe the dating world has died and has reincarnated itself into what today’s generation calls hookup culture. Over the years love has lost its purpose. Men used to spend countless days proving to a woman that he is worthy enough to be […]
Read More The Evolution of DatingI put on my leotard and tights, grab my ballet shoes, and head out the door. This was my routine every weeknight for years upon years. Upon my arrival at the dance studio, I was greeted by friends and additionally, I was prompted to place my items in my designated cubby. Walking into the studio […]
Read More A Dancer’s Relationship With A MirrorA place where most people go to relieve stress, clear their mind and move their bodies, can also be one of the most nerve-racking places for a person to go. As a girl, going to the gym can be very intimidating. We are nervous about things like how we look, what we are wearing, if […]
Read More Gym anxiety: How to feel confident as a woman in the gymHello JMU Feminists! This week our newsroom was run by orangejuice, notjustagirl13, and me (camofrog481)! We covered a wide variety of topics including one local, one national, and two global stories. I hope you learn something new. Local: Rockingham County Schools Book Ban In early January, Rockingham County Public Schools voted 4-1 to “temporarily ban” […]
Read More February 5th NewsroomMy freshman year when I first started thinking about where I wanted to live my sophomore year I was so excited. I would have my own room, be able to cook in a kitchen, and have a living space. It sounded like a dream. I visited a complex with my friend from high school and […]
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