Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency thus far, it is no secret that many women feel personally offended by his comments on women. However, his disrespect is not limited to his words; it is also evident in the policies he is attempting to push. Although these new policies may be pushed to look like an increase in […]
Read More Policy, Power, and Women’s Access In The USThis week’s newsroom highlighted both a local and global story that raises important questions about women’s safety, voice, and how their experiences are handled. At the local level, JMU senior Natalya Paris spoke out about her experience with housing discrimination. After returning home to find a behavior chart that included a racial slur, she described […]
Read More Newsroom 4/21When I got my IUD, I was told to take three Advil beforehand and that I would be fine. No numbing, really no sympathy or compassion… nothing It was said casually, like it was no big deal. Like it was the same as any other quick appointment. So I listened. I took the Advil, showed […]
Read More Just take 3 AdvilLGBTQ+ Individuals Right to Healthcare and the Setbacks They Face In today’s society, we are growing individuals who try to fit into norms that have already been created but might not fit who we are. For ladies, this can be wearing a dress to a fancy event or simply crossing your legs at the dinner […]
Read More Ladies and Gentlemen Plus MoreThe immediacy with which most people feel uncomfortable when a woman expresses anger is almost laughable. A man can slam a door and most people will think nothing of it, but if a woman were to increase her voice by just one notch, suddenly the all contacts are looking at her as if she has […]
Read More Women Aren’t Allowed to Be Mad, Apparently.The term “body count” is something women on college campuses seem to hear often. We hear it from potential romantic partners, friends, or even random people attempting to create a conversation. Although it is meant to ask the number of people one has had sex with, the phrase and its meaning reinforce the judgment and […]
Read More ‘Body Count’- Slut Shaming RebrandedIt’s April. The sun is finally out again, spring semester is soon coming to an end, and the frat formal season is officially here! Girls are booking spray tans, getting their nails done, and ordering dresses for weekends in places like Myrtle Beach, Tennessee, or New Orleans. If you’ve been on TikTok or Greek Row […]
Read More Pretty, Painted and Disposable: It’s Frat Cooler Season!I swear this is something I think about all the time. Why is birth control basically seen as a “girl thing”? Like genuinely. Any time it comes up, it’s always directed at women. Doctor appointments, conversations with friends, even random comments people make. It’s just assumed that we’re the ones handling it. And honestly, I’ve […]
Read More It Takes Two… So Why Is It On One?I’m no stranger to having a crush. The thrill it brings me, from texting the person I like and knowing there’s a possibility they feel the same, and then going on a first date. I love the title of “girlfriend”, mainly because it makes me feel more secure in what I am to my crush, […]
Read More More Than Someone’s GirlfriendOh, not this again. “You should smile more.” That phrase haunted me when I worked as a server. I heard it more times than I can count. It did not matter if I was already doing my job well, handling multiple tables, or just concentrating. Somehow my facial expression always seemed to be the thing […]
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