Since the beginning, humans have lived together in a society in which their very survival depends on the relationships that exist between men and women. While the world has obviously progressed as a result of successful male-female interaction, the fact remains that it is unlikely the genders gained such a relationship due to their thorough… Continue reading Wondering what women want?
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Can it, covergirl
Poor body image is one of the leading psychological hindrances to women’s progression in modern society, which comes as no surprise considering the messages sent by most of today’s influential social standard setters–specifically, popular fashion magazines. Beauty sections in these publications call attention to numerous minor imperfections, causing women to focus on their most minute… Continue reading Can it, covergirl
Platforms should contain more than fiscal policy
Women’s issues are not going to be a prominent topic of debate among candidates in the ongoing campaign for federal office. But, although it is not typical for minority issues to be heavily publicized during elections, where political parties stand on matters such as pay equity and female representation in government will have a considerable… Continue reading Platforms should contain more than fiscal policy
Finding confidence in defending oneself
Have you ever been afraid to walk alone at night? Sometimes on my way home from late-night labs I’ve found myself imagining rustlings in the bushes and been afraid, but I have a feeling that my days of being intimidated by noises in the brush are gone. This past Thanksgiving weekend, I attended Safe and… Continue reading Finding confidence in defending oneself
Fear of feminism hinders women’s rights
How many of you women out there consider yourselves to be feminists?A feminist, in case there is any confusion, is an advocate of women’s rights–and a species that appears to be leaning slowly towards endangerment. Sure there are lots of women who consider themselves feminists but in reality, there are not many left who truly… Continue reading Fear of feminism hinders women’s rights
Living vicariously through creativity
As I enter the kinesiology complex on my way to class each day, I am mystically transported back in time to 1988. I imagine Olympians from all over the world, briskly on their way to lace up their skates to race. I feel excitement in the chilly winter air and become a part of it,… Continue reading Living vicariously through creativity
Our wish-list, on-line
By Nicole Kobie
Imagine you won the lottery. What’s the one dream item you’d love to own? If you could buy your friends and family their dream gifts for Christmas, what would they be? And, more importantly, where exactly would you buy it? We all love to dream about the cool stuff we’d buy if we only had… Continue reading Our wish-list, on-line