I’ve been thinking a lot about my body – something many women often do – especially what constitutes “normal” versus “abnormal,” “healthy” versus “concerning.” I recently encountered a scare that, once talked about, I was told occurred to many women. My mom told me, “I think every woman has this happen at least once in […]
Read More Who’s Believed in the Doctor’s Office?On Monday, February 3rd, 2025, TheDailyBookworm and cosmicvibe discussed the various local, national, and global stories: After a deadly 2023 car crash, a victim’s parents are suing Pi Beta Chi and 37 members of the fraternity for 150 million dollars in a wrongful death lawsuit. The three JMU students were killed in the accident following […]
Read More Newsroom 2/3/2025In the last decade, bodybuilding has been a great way for both men and women to build strength, feel better about themselves, and push their body to its limits. While the positives benefits of being in the gym are countless. That is not to say that there are not certain mental and physical aspects that […]
Read More Men’s bodybuilding cultureOver the years the U.S. population has increased rapidly, which means we need more resources. Housing and food remain in high demand across the United States. Food manufacturers have found shortcuts to mass produce food quickly and efficiently but all shortcuts come with their drawbacks. I’m sure you don’t think much about your food and […]
Read More What The F**k is in Our Food??Earlier this year, I woke up one morning in excruciating abdominal pain. Considering I wasn’t due to get my cycle for another two weeks, menstrual cramps seemed out of the question. All that I could try to do was shrug off the pain, take some ibuprofen, and go about my day. Come two days later […]
Read More Medical GaslightingBlack women in the US face many challenges when it comes to getting the correct healthcare they deserve. This issue has been an ongoing situation for decades. The healthcare system has failed black women and had used them as test subjects without their permission. A very famous example is Henrietta Lacks who had her cells […]
Read More STRUGGLES and neglect: BLACK WOMEN IN HEALTHCAREHello dear readers! This week’s newsroom is brought to you by Greenguac, pinkponygirl, and WomanOf1000Years. Local: The Need for Accessibility Improvements to school playground and communication Just a few weeks ago, the Special Education Advisory Committee of Harrisonburg was advocating for improvements in accessibility for disabled students. Ken Hill, the director of special education, represented […]
Read More Newsroom Roundup 9/30/24I had a conversation with my (now ex) boyfriend about if he would go on birth control if there was one offered for males. Probably catering to my feelings, he said yes. I then mentioned a TikTok I saw earlier that day of an experimental male birth control, but it would have to be inserted […]
Read More Where Is The Male Birth Control??I recently saw an article in the New York Times about changes in a woman’s brain while pregnant. The article discussed how neuroscientist Elizabeth Chrastil underwent a series of twenty-six MRI brain scans while she was pregnant, before, and the two years following the birth of her son. The results showed that during pregnancy a […]
Read More Pregnancy Brain: A new way of thinkingIn today’s day and age, social media seems to be all that anyone cares about. Countless hours spent scrolling through photos and videos. Oftentimes, people of all ages find themselves looking at people that appear to be prettier, in better shape, and more likable than they find themselves. What people don’t realize is how dangerous […]
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