For as long as time, women’s sports have had notoriously less viewers than any men’s sport. There was a large breakthrough with the 2016- and 2020-women’s world cup, but it’s nothing compared to what’s happening right now. Collegiate athletes – kids in their 20’s – are breaking glass ceilings all across the country and we […]
Read More The draft class that changed everythingOn March 26th, 2024, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend a webinar called Caring for a Caregiver hosted by Women for Madison. Megan Shanker, assistant director for Women from Madison, introduced the event and what this network was about. Women for Madison is a network of alumni, parents, and students […]
Read More what does it mean to be a caregiver?While the concept of the beloved Bachelor franchise certainly does not emulate feminism with 32 women dating one man, this season took a never before seen ending promoting feminist ideals with women supporting women. Even though I have many problems with the Bachelor franchise, such as the reinforcement of gender binaries and traditional gender roles […]
Read More Women Competing Over a Man Ends with a Feminist Twist–The Bachelor FinaleLast week, a groundbreaking four-part documentary was released on the popular streaming site Max, about the behind the scenes of all of our favorite Nickelodeon shows. Our generation grew up on shows like Victorious, Zoey 101, The Amanda show, Drake and Josh, and iCarly. We idolized the actors, adored the shows, and dreamed of being […]
Read More Quiet on Set: a WAKE-UP call for parents everywhereThere is suffering all over the world and most of the time the United States fails to cover the struggles that foreign countries are facing. This leads to ignorance and misinformation about what is truly happening in these countries. I find that those who are unaware of what is going on around in the world […]
Read More Sudan’s Women and Children Healthcare CrisisAs 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 […]
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