As a college student, I see fellow students on my way to class every day and let me tell you, I am so influenced by what people are wearing. I really am. I observe myself in the mirror in-between classes and I don’t have any makeup on, my sweatpants are baggy, and my sweatshirts are […]
Read More Beauty standards: Let’s Talk About ItWith the presidential election being just nine months away, the question on everybody’s mind is who will be the next to lead the United States? We can also wonder how likely it is that this individual will be a woman. Clearly, the United States has a long history of being run by men and the […]
Read More Where are the women on our ballots?As college students, it’s mostly our first time living in a new town alone. It’s important to understand how critical it is to be aware of one’s surroundings and how to trust your gut once you feel uncomfortable about something. The lack of these tips is extremely dangerous. Many of these unfortunate dangers have taken […]
Read More How to Stay Safe on Your College Campus.Youth 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 athletesHello 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 NewsroomAs the new year starts, many people question how ethical AI can be and who is in charge of what content is released. Are the terms and conditions within social media effective? Who’s really in charge of verifying if posted content is appropriate and ensuring that it isn’t going to hurt someone’s reputation? Questions started […]
Read More Is it finally time to regulate AI?As a proud contributor to ShoutOut JMU!, my journey into feminist blogging has been truly incredible. Being a part of this platform has not only been fulfilling but has also provided me with invaluable lessons about feminism. Through my experiences with ShoutOut, I’ve gained an understanding of feminist blogging, discovering its benefits and importance. Joining […]
Read More The ShoutOut! ExperienceGiving yourself the grace to live to your full potential. Today, I have a positive message to share. As I feel the seasons shift from fall to winter, I feel the year coming to a close. I am reflecting on the year, and feeling emotions shift, too. Experience has taught me that gratitude is the […]
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