Last 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 everywhereAdvertising: A love hate relationship Advertising is both the worst thing on the planet and the best thing since sliced bread (which is subsequently something advertised into common usage). As someone who willingly chose to study this dynamic field…I understand both sides. One of the golden questions that must be solved in any advertising agenda […]
Read More Femvertising: Seeing is BelievingIn recent developments, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with two lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse. These allegations come at a time when he is already facing scrutiny following his settlement with singer Cassie. Within that lawsuit, allegations of rape and physical abuse were discussed. The timing of these claims before the expiration of […]
Read More P Diddy Faces New Lawsuits Alleging Sexual AbuseAt age 18 I went on birth control. At that time, I wasn’t aware that going on the pill was expected of me as a woman. I simply thought that I was taking a proactive approach and not at all thinking about why this responsibility predominately lies on the shoulders of women. Although condoms exist […]
Read More male Contraceptives: reluctancy in their role and advancementIn the United States, we have witnessed an increase in women’s participation in politics. From heads of state to local representatives, women are breaking through the glass ceiling. Women’s representation in politics is not merely a matter of gender balance; it is a testament to the power of diversity and representation. Rebecca Leppert and Drew […]
Read More The Impact of Women in Politics: Representation MattersWhen it comes to abortion, not too many people have neutral feelings about the topic. This is one of those issues that many people strongly agree with having the option to have an abortion and think it is right. There is also a large percentage of people who think having an abortion is morally wrong. […]
Read More My body my choice“Everyone wants to experience pleasure, why is society so shameful for wanting that?” – Adrienne Maree Brown Earlier this month I attended the first-ever JMU hosted, Queer Teach-in. This campus event provided an all-day long event with speakers, activities, and insight into the LGBTQ+ curriculum that is missing from our campus. I attended the virtual […]
Read More “Pleasure Activism” with Adrienne Maree BrownCo-authored by FemmeInAction and ThisGirlLovesCollegeBasketball Local Since the pandemic, millions of dollars in American Can Rescue Plan funds have gone to help stabilize childcare centers across the country but those funds ran out on Saturday, September 30. Like many others, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center received COVID relief money, and with that no longer […]
Read More Newsroom Round-UpOn Wednesday, October 4th JMU held its very first Queer Teach-In at the University in Madison Union 235. The event consisted of all-day lectures, workshops, artwork, exhibits, performances, etc. The event went on from 9:05 am to 7:20 pm, with endless amount of information to indulge in. The room shined with pure queer joy that […]
Read More Queer Teach IN: Dr. Reslie CortésLast September, my best friend tragically lost her father to suicide. You never really expect something like this to happen to someone you know, and as someone who has never really experienced death first-hand, this experience was eye-opening to say the least. For me, it unlocked a new realm of passion for mental health, and […]
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