Winter 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 EverywhereIt only took an estimated 4.543 billion years of the earth’s existence for workouts to be tailored to women. In this world of social media, which emphasizes societal constructs of what a woman should or should not look like, we have finally found an answer: it’s different for everyone. For years, the only workouts tailored […]
Read More Working out is for us.Historically, 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 themselvesDo you ever imagine what it would be like to live a life where women don’t have to be in debilitating pain once a month for most of their lives? That is the dream of women everywhere who experience hardships during their menstrual cycle. Sadly, it is something women must face in their lives, and […]
Read More The True Enemy of Periods: MenWe 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 […]
Read More Skinny Jeans and Self-ConfidenceSuper Bowl commercials are known for their boldness, humor, and occasional controversy. This year, Novartis, a global pharmaceutical company, took an unexpected approach with their ad “Your Attention Please.” Featuring Hailee Steinfeld and Wanda Sykes, a breast cancer survivor, the commercial aims to raise awareness about breast cancer screenings. The ad cleverly plays on society’s […]
Read More “Your Attention Please”: The Controversy of Effectiveness of Sexualizing Women’s Bodies for Breast Cancer AwarenessFor me and my roommates weekly Wednesday movie night, we selected Babygirl. For those of you who may not be familiar with the film, Babygirl details the affair between a powerful CEO, played by Nicole Kidman, and her young intern Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson. Despite being married to a loving husband, she risks it […]
Read More An analysis of the film: babygirlIt’s Super Bowl Sunday, I’m sitting with one of my roommates and my best friend and Kendrick Lamar starts to perform the halftime show. My initial thought before it started was, “Gosh, I really hope Kendrick makes this performance so unapologetically Black that it creates some discourse and conversation about what’s happening right now.” And […]
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