The Philadelphia Eagles are 6-0 and I’m ecstatic about it. What I’m not so happy about is having my knowledge constantly challenged and being quizzed by my guy friends. Apparently being a girl isn’t enough to be a fan. I was raised to be in front of the TV every Sunday in time for kickoff, […]
Read More Oh You’re an Eagles Fan? Name five players.The theatre industry advocates for political, environmental, and social reform in renowned ways. Actors often speak out against injustices in the United States, representing a diverse and ethical group of people. For example, The Tony Award-winning revival of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic Oklahoma is the first Broadway show in history to join Gun Neutral, […]
Read More WOMEN IN THEATREI do too?…. two words: Human trafficking. You never think about it until it’s happening to you. In the United States, human trafficking is a serious issue. Young adults at a high risk of finding themselves in this life-threatening situation. Having some of the highest instances in Nevada, young adults going on vacation to Las […]
Read More What happens in vegas…. stays in vegas or maybe you do too.Have you ever started your period and had to use a dirty rag in order to control the bleeding? The answer for most people would most likely be “no.” But for some women who live below the poverty line, and cannot afford products such as pads or tampons, this might be their only option when […]
Read More What is Period poverty?I deeply appreciate you, Ella, for your bravery and for sharing your story.
Read More The devil inside me: endometriosisChoosing a major… a normal activity when a young adult goes to college. Yet, we still find society sectioning majors off into certain genders. Females are teachers and males are engineers. False. I sat down today and interviewed a Virginia Tech alumni, and her experience being a stem major. Discussing her undergraduate years and her […]
Read More You’re a stem major… and you’re a GIRL?Today I decided that it was extremely important for us to examine a feminist issue none of us want to talk about. Like ever. Here’s a professional way to explain the… ORGASM! GAP! What is an orgasm gap you say? Let me break it down for you. In heterosexual relationships, women on average are having […]
Read More THE BIG O-GAP“Do I have to wear one,” he whines. “I don’t like the way it feels, and I bet you feel better”. You panic inside, and hesitate for a moment, because will he leave if you say no? Will he still try to persuade you, until you finally give in just so he’ll shut up and […]
Read More Safe Sex is Hot SexThe new Netflix film “Blonde” was released on September 28th, and has since received an outraged response for the portrayal of Marilyn Monroe. Whether or not you are a fan of Marilyn Monroe, to watch this movie as a woman is extremely difficult from the exploitive nature of the film. From the incredibly disturbing sexual […]
Read More Leave Marilyn AloneIn one of my classes recently we discussed the idea of the pornified lens that presidential candidates are seen through. I honestly had little to no idea of what this actually meant and was intrigued to learn more. The original idea of the pornogrpahic frame came about in 2008 and basically explains that when pornogrpahic […]
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