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Opinion | A gossip’s guide

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • October 6, 2024

I’m here to say that I love to gossip, and you should too.

Opinion | Do I hate women?: Navigating female main characters

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • April 3, 2024

I love women. They are truly one of the greatest products of the universe. But do I also hate women? Well, the answer is yes.

Opinion | The feminism in alcohol is extremely overlooked

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • February 19, 2024

When we first think of women in the history of alcohol, it is normal to associate them with the Prohibition era of 1920-33. This is an important historic event for the women who struggled with domestic violence at home and came together to find a solution. With this in mind, it's crucial to recognizing the women who contributed to the large alcohol industry the world has today, which is, to no one's surprise, largely dominated by men.

Opinion | ‘Girl dinner’ is starving us of critical thinking about gender

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2023

“Girl dinner” and “girl math” content might be funny and relatable, but it also reinforces the worrying idea that there are inherent differences between men and women, robbing us of genuine, nuanced reflections and laughter about human experiences.

Opinion | Time to reevaluate the Swiftie identity if we can’t agree on changing that line

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • July 11, 2023

If Swifties really think they deserve to continue Swift’s regrettable legacy of slut shaming someone, then something has gone very wrong, and we all need a wake up call.

Opinion | What even are feminine tattoos?

By Emily O'Neil, Staff Columnist • March 30, 2023

There are gendered stereotypes in the tattoo industry representative of a sexist and gendered history of tattoos.

Opinion | International Women’s Day annoys me

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 14, 2023

In theory, International Women’s Day is a great idea. But when you are actively aware of the performativity inherent to the “holiday,” it loses all its luster.

Opinion | It’s time to embrace feminine rage

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 11, 2022

Never let anyone invalidate your feminine rage. That is the rage of your foremothers. Use it. Opinion | It’s time to embrace feminine rage

Opinion | Every Swiftie knows all too well the pain of loving ‘Better Than Revenge’

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • July 20, 2022

“Better Than Revenge” is one of Taylor Swift’s best songs, but wouldn’t it be lovely to just listen to the song without feeling like you’re sacrificing your feminist ideals?

Opinion | Femininity is not a weakness

By Anna Fischer, Staff Columnist • January 23, 2022

Femininity is not a weakness. Strength is too often grouped with masculinity, but I believe that true strength is resilience. I think that it’s time for me, and women everywhere, to recognize that just because we’re feminine doesn’t mean that we’re not intelligent, strong or a feminist. I encourage women everywhere to embrace the feminine side of themselves.