The Oscars, arguably the biggest award show of the year, made its annual appearance on March 2, and presented some controversial awards. I am a huge movie buff so this was a big day for me, although there were some big snubs in my opinion. I am no movie critic but I’d like to give […]
Read More A Review of the 97th oscar awardsHave you heard of the term “pick-me girl”? It is defined by Urban Dictionary as “a girl who seeks male validation by indirectly or directly insinuating that she is ‘not like the other girls’”. Even if this is the first time you’ve heard the term, chances are you have encountered some pick-me characteristics. Where did […]
Read More Stop Picking On Pick Me GirlsOn Monday, Sassysag and Chicandroaming shared local, national, and global news stories with the class, discussing personal anxieties, public health, and global safety concerns. We explored Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman’s research on flight anxiety, which focuses on death anxiety and terror management. Even though statistics show that flying is much safer than driving, many people still […]
Read More Newsroom 3/3/2025According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of a year of college in the United States of America is $38,270. The same source provides that the average price of college in 1980 was about $6,041. The difference in these values showcases a 533.504% increase over time. On Monday, January 20th, 2025, President Trump […]
Read More COLLEGE… What is to come?I want everyone to imagine that it is a beautiful day on campus. It is the first nice day since the cold days of winter and you were finally able to dig into your spring clothes. You are currently on the way to class, making your way through the quad, when all of a sudden […]
Read More From Preaching to Harassment: The Unspoken Reality for JMU WomenOn 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” Campaign
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