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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
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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...

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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...

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...

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