Winter guard is called a “sport of the arts” because of the mix of artistry and physical demands, but it also rings true when it comes to gender stereotypes found in both performing arts and sports. Even though the guard may spend hours on hair, makeup, and are clad in sequin studded, vibrant uniforms, the […]
Read More “does this flag make me look skinny?” pt. 1The NBA can typically be portrayed in a negative light when put in contrast to the WNBA. The NBA players get paid more, they generate more attention in the media, their games are better attended, the list goes on. Therefore, it is crucial that the NBA players recognize their position of privilege as males and […]
Read More Empowering the Future: Championing the WNBAOn my first day of skiing, my dad and I took a day trip to the closest ski resort. I was maybe 9 years old, it was a tough day of lessons and challenging my dad’s patience. Over the next few years, I became more confident day trip by day trip. We only went 2 […]
Read More Ski culture & PrivilegeWomen in sports. Serena Williams, Alex Morgan, Simone Biles, and more…all amazing athletes that are held at the highest standard. Sports may be world of feminism that may be “easier” to digest for the average human. Advocating for equal pay or more exposure of women’s sports on national TV. The WNBA, needing WOMEN in front […]
Read More Women in SportsI spent this past weekend playing very challenging, high-level rugby games in the Women’s D1 Round of Sixteen for Nationals. Truthfully, we got our butts kicked, having lost the fire, and numbers, from an undefeated fall season which earned us number one seed in the league. I spent the rest of Sunday, and today, reflecting on my […]
Read More Opening Up The Old Boys’ ClubSo the other day I was singing a song that I sang when I was in elementary school. Its from Annie Get Your Gun the musical, called Anything you Can Do. In case you have never heard of this musical here is a little background on it. It’s about woman named Annie Oakley, based on the […]
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