By: Joerly Johnson At the 94th Academy Awards, Chris Rock, a comedian, made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Her shaved head had been due to alopecia, a disease that causes hair loss. Pinkett was seen rolling her eyes at the comment however did not react further. These words, however, caused Will Smith, Jada’s husband to walk up… Read more →
Gender and Sexuality in “If I Were a Boy” by Beyonce
By Paige Petersen “If I Were A Boy” by Beyoncé is a powerful and emotionally charged song that explores themes of gender and relationships, shedding light on the complexities and inequalities that can exist within them. Through its lyrics and emotional delivery, the song provides a critical perspective on gender roles and expectations in society, as well as how they… Read more →
Chainsaw Man: Fandom Versus Creator
By Caitlin Salhany Tatsuki Fujimoto, by all definitions of the word, is an enigma. Although he is most known for his being the author of the manga, now anime, series Chainsaw Man, fans of his will know all about his puzzling behavior. He tried to fly, he ate his dead pet fish, he even created a twitter account in which… Read more →
Transgender Inclusion in Women’s Sports: A Complex but Crucial Conversation
By: Kya Williams The inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports is a topic that has sparkedintense discussions and debates, reflecting broader questions of fairness, inclusion, andequity. It is essential to critically examine the representation of transgender athletes inthe media and the potential consequences of this portrayal. In this blog post, we willexplore the article titled “Transgender Athletes in Women’s… Read more →
Binding Is Pain
By: Taylor B. (they/them) Growing up, I always felt different than my female peers. I dressed more like a boy and wantedto do “boy” things. That being said, I never really felt one with my body. Along with that as I wentthrough high school my dad asked me, “Why don’t you dress/act more like a girl?” At the time Ididn’t… Read more →
Women in the Scene
In a sticky pit full of punks, queers, hipsters, and everyone else in between I look up between heads to see Amy Taylor, the lead singer and songwriter of Amyl and the Sniffers, enter the stage accompanying her band. As she skips to the mic her boots seem to shake the earth underneath her. She says hello with a grin.… Read more →
Breaking down Barricade
By: Kai H Pettit A couple of years back I found a YouTuber named FuchsiaButtter, or Lucy Annette Nitz, a transgender woman with a very unique, some could say crude, form of humor. I immediately fell in love with her content and found myself re-watching much of her content almost annually. Recently she released a book called Orphan Veil: The… Read more →
Inaccurate Representation in “Music”
In the realm of entertainment and pop culture, movies and films have incredible power to influence and shape the public’s perception of various issues. The film “Music,” directed by the Australian singer-songwriter Sia, released in 2021, aimed to be an emotional and visually captivating exploration of family, connection, and the power of music, but it soon became a focal point… Read more →
Lesbians and Mean Girls
Mean Girls (2004) is a widely popular teen comedy that highlights the cliques and realities of public high school. The film focuses on Cady, a new student at the movie’s high school, as she navigates high school for the first time. The film has stayed revolutionary for preteens and teenagers for the past decade, with adolescents dedicating October 3rd as… Read more →
The Sexualization of Abby Shapiro: When does Male Feminist Allyship Become Conditional?
By Clara F. Feminism has come very far especially in the past few decades, in regards to men identifying themselves with the movement. We see men walking alongside us toting signs and pussy hats at our women’s marches, we see men fitted in feminist themed apparel on Instagram and Twitter. Feminism has become almost synonymous with Liberalism and the Democratic… Read more →