On Sunday, March 2nd, the 97th Oscars took place. All eyes were on Emilia Pérez’ lead Karla Sofía Gascón, as she became the first transgender woman to receive an Oscar nomination for best actress. In this musical/thriller film, Karla’s character is a Mexican drug lord who transitions into a transgender woman, Emilia Pérez. Living in […]
Read More Breaking barriers: transgender representation in filmWhen people think of a country music singer, they typically picture a white man in a cowboy hat and boots with a banjo or guitar by his side. This is how country music has been represented in the United States and around the world for as long as I can remember. Country music has been […]
Read More cowboy carter: A new era of country musicTo View the Music Video of “Labour” by Paris Paloma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvU4xWsN7-A The phrase “run like a girl” has long been used as an insult, implying weakness, fragility, and incompetence. But a recent TikTok trend is reclaiming that phrase, transforming it into a powerful statement about women’s endurance, bravery, and survival. Set to Paris Paloma’s song […]
Read More Run Like a Girl: The TikTok Trend Showcasing Women’s Strength and ResilienceOn Monday, February 24th, dietcoke4lyfe shared local, national, and global news stories to the class. Image from The Breeze JMU The first story discussed was the recent fire in Garber Hall, which is located in the middle of the village at JMU. The fire started last Thursday, February 13, around 9 pm and was eventually […]
Read More Newsroom 2/24/25At the end of January, Haley Bieber’s makeup/ skincare brand, Rhode Beauty, released its one-of-a-kind “Peptide Lip Shape” collections. It featured 11 new shades of liners with names such as “press” and “lift,” aligning with the idea of shape and movement. The liners also contain a revolutionary rubber smudging tool on the end of the […]
Read More Tate McRae Champions Body Positivity in Rhode Beauty “Lip Contour” CampaignWinter guard is called a “sport of the arts” because of the mix of artistry and physical demands, but it also rings true when it comes to gender stereotypes found in both performing arts and sports. Even though the guard may spend hours on hair, makeup, and are clad in sequin studded, vibrant uniforms, the […]
Read More “does this flag make me look skinny?” pt. 1In the summer before fourth grade, I went to a summer camp where I contracted a seriouscase of Lyme Disease. At this time, Lymes was not a very researched disease and there was notmuch to be known about its symptoms or its effects. I lived with it for 2 months before theyfinally figured out what […]
Read More Life Without Medication: Journey Through Mental Health and Self-DiscoveryIn March 2024, there were multiple videos going viral on tiktok of women in New York City being punched in the face while walking. At the time when these several incidents occurred, the stories went viral for numerous reasons. It raised lots of concerns for women everywhere, but especially women in NYC. The first time […]
Read More Punching fear: The nyc attacks that shook Women EverywhereHistorically, professional sports have held a stigma that their athletes are all macho men. You know the kind of people I’m talking about: Mean Joe Greene and Shaquille “Diesel” O’neal are a couple of prime examples. These are men’s men—Guys who show no weakness, no fear, and no mercy. These athletes set the tone for […]
Read More Combatting the stereotype: Why male Athletes are starting to express themselvesWe all know social media influencer Alix Earle who’s famous for her “Get Ready With Me” videos and beauty advice. Her fans admire her for keeping it real and sharing her personal life. In mid-January, Earle collaborated with the brand Frame to launch her pair of skinny jeans called “The Alix”. The Gen Z influencer […]
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