by Culley Schultz For many women, shoes are an integral part of the wardrobe. They can make or break an outfit, show your personality, and add a little pizzazz to your step. Recently, when visiting Toronto, Ontario, I had the opportunity to visit the Bata Shoe Museum. This museum “for the curious” (as their slogan…
by Crystal Ogar Let’s talk about Skins. I’ve been a fan of the original Skins (UK) since I was 17 years old, and when I heard about the American remake I wasn’t very excited. Sadly, my instincts were correct. The UK Skins is the story of nine teenagers who party together, drink, do drugs, and…
by Maya Brown As a musical freak and a feminist, I can’t help but notice how women are portrayed in modern day musicals. Although it would be exciting to see a man hit that high F, it’s just not the same. Musicals tend to market themselves towards women, and are therefore one of the places…
by Carmen Rios This is something I don’t enjoy seeing in the news: Diet Pepsi will soon be available in a “taller, sassier new Skinny Can” that the company says is a “celebration of beautiful, confident women.” I also dislike statements like these: “Our slim, attractive new can is the perfect complement to today’s most…
By Rachel Berger Every day on my way to school, I’m struck by the contrast between these two subway advertisements. The first one, unfortunately, I’ve been seeing everywhere, and it always makes me want to hit something. The text, if you can’t make it out, reads “Less lawyer. More appeal.” The image speaks for itself:…
by Carmen Rios It is not new knowledge to women in the United States that the education systems most schools have in place don’t leave enough room for female pleasure – or much of anything related to female sexuality. But the biggest news may be how it affects not only what’s under our skorts, but…
by Diana Martinez The news is an incredible source of the media. The public depends on it for information regarding issues in the United States and the occurrences outside of the country. And many believe their favorite news programs’ words and opinions to be absolute fact. The coverage of a sexual assault of CBS News…
by Maya Brown For anyone in the vicinity of immature pre-teen and teen boys, “Go make me a sandwich” should sound pretty familiar. It’s the “Your mom” joke of this generation, something that’s said after almost any comment. If don’t know what a “Your mom” joke is, the rock you’re under is getting a little…