Category Archives: Current Events & the Media

Why the Christian Right is Dangerous for Women’s Choice

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

A couple of weeks ago, I had the “privilege” of covering the annual Right to Life march in Washington, D.C. I thought it might be interesting to see some of the people who were there to protest the 40 year anniversary … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl XLVII: A Step Forward for Feminism?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I saw this year’s Super Bowl as very progressive in terms of feminism.  However, I wouldn’t go so far as to say that it was a huge step forward.  While it had some great aspects, there are still some underlying … Continue reading →

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Stalking in Pop Culture

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

We have all been there.  We have all, at some point or another, been infatuated with something that we now regret taking such a strong interest in.  I am not ashamed to admit that I used to be absolutely obsessed … Continue reading →

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Join us in welcoming the Coming Out Day Panel for our next Lunch and Learn!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by
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October Women’s History Highlights & Birthdays!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

October Highlights in U.S. Women’s History Oct. 3, 1904 – Mary McLeod Bethune opens her first school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida Oct. 4, 1976 – Barbara Walters becomes the first woman co-anchor of the evening news (at … Continue reading →

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Bad Romance: Women’s Suffrage

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Is Facebook Making You Sad?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

You just went through a break-up with a significant other, bombed an exam or had a crummy day at work. Coming home and flipping open your laptop you automatically head to Facebook looking for a distraction; bad decision. “Just landed … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s Fiesty New Princess

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Tiaras, elegant dresses, and a prince charming have made up the typical princess fairy-tales ever since the release of Disney’s Snow White. With Pixar’s 13th feature film and first ever fairy-tale storyline, these stereotypes are shattered with the debut of … Continue reading →

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To Michelle, From Beyoncé

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Just when I thought my Friday couldn’t get any better, I stumbled across this letter written by one of my most inspirational women, Beyoncé, to another outstanding role model, Michelle Obama. I’ve always turned to Beyoncé as a source of confidence … Continue reading →

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Feminist Lecturer Nancy Naples Coming to OU

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Thursday April 12th Ohio University will welcome distinguished feminist lecturer Dr. Nancy Naples from the University of Connecticut. Naples will present “Queer Citizenship” at the brown bag beginning at 12pm and “It’s Not Fair: Discursive Politics, Social Justice, and Feminist … Continue reading →

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