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National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Athlete spotlight

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Athlete spotlight

Aaron Tully February 2, 2022

Dawn Staley  Basketball Hall of Famer member and current University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach, Dawn Staley, is a Philadelphia native and a Dobbins Tech alumnus. She was named the...

A league of her own; Being a woman in sports media is not easy, but who says we can’t do it?

AnnE Potter February 2, 2022

The fight for gender equality within sports media and journalism has seen some success, yet true equality still does not exist in the field. Being a woman in sports journalism is not easy. The intimidation...

PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON

Raising the Bar

Lauren Lodge February 2, 2022

Examining the relationship between women and weights The metal dug into my back as my legs quaked. “One more, Lauren, just one more,” I told myself. Deep grunts bounced off the concrete walls at...

Menstrual Cups can be bought at Target in the period product section
PHOTO: ALLISON KITE ’22/THE HAWK

A new appreciation for menstruation

Anna Kalafatis '22, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

Nearly hidden on the top shelf in Target’s period products aisle, were menstrual cups in four sizes: regular, small, A and B.  “How am I supposed to know what size my vagina is?” I thought to...

ILLUSTRATION: SADIE HENZES'24/THE HAWK

CineHawk Review: “Moxie”

Jaylen Dotson March 16, 2021

“Moxie” is a flawed but fun coming-of-age dramedy about a shy teenager who anonymously initiates a feminist uprising in her high school in protest against a sexist, objectifying status quo.  Adapted...

We’re here too

We’re here too

Tayler Washington March 2, 2021

Intersectionality in the feminist movement Feminism was created by and for white women, with their needs and experiences in mind.  Malcolm X said it best, “The most neglected person in America is the...

‘I’m not like other girls’

‘I’m not like other girls’

Karleigh Lopez February 28, 2020

Discussing the ways women interact with women I have always found that I can be especially impatient when dealing with “pick me” girls. I am all but certain that every single person has experienced...

The exhibit will be in the Francais A. Drexel Library for the remainder of the semester. PHOTO: Leslie Quan ’22

Collaborative art exhibit in library celebrates female artists

Olivia Robinson February 11, 2020

Ten female student artists created an exhibit that focuses on female empowerment to be displayed on the first floor of the Francis A. Drexel Library starting on Feb. 4 and throughout the rest of the semester. The...

A little validation, as a treat

A little validation, as a treat

Faith Cowell February 4, 2020

Female directors snubbed by the Academy yet again I’ll say it: the Academy Awards hold less and less weight every year and the same goes for other awards shows. Acclaimed Korean director Bong Joon-ho,...

Encouraging men to be feminists

Encouraging men to be feminists

Jackie Collins January 28, 2020

It’s not emasculating to stand for human rights This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s passing, which awarded and protected women’s constitutional right to vote. Due to this,...

No progress towards equal pay

No progress towards equal pay

Jackie Collins January 21, 2020

Where we should be in 2020 Over the summer when I was hanging out with my friend at her house, her mother asked me if I was applying for internships, what career I was interested in after graduation—you...

Radiant Bloom Productions told the story of feminism in the U.S. PHOTO: Raven Smith ’20

The f-word is Feminism — a history of the controversy

Jackie Collins November 19, 2019

The f-word is feminism, at least it is in Radiant Bloom Productions’, “The F-word,” a show that celebrates the diversity of women and the many conflicting beliefs about feminism. The Women’s Leadership...

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