During the month of March, Twitter hashtags, Instagram stories, and Snapchat filters celebrating women fill our social media feeds as a result of Women’s Appreciation Month. Although the purpose of this month is to uplift female voices and bring awareness to women’s issues, there are a few problems with this being a ‘trend’ that only […]
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Sex and Love Don’t Always Belong in the Same Bed
Modern-day society is largely driven by two agencies: sex and love. Between the invisible gaps separating each is a common misconception that they are necessarily tied together, that one cannot exist, or thrive, without the other. Except as the world evolves, people are becoming increasingly adaptive in their approach to defining intimacy. Sex and love […]
Raising the Next Generation of Men
“It’s not your fault!” exclaims Victoria Mescall, a former resident advisor, sorority member, and current sorority house mom. As a domestic violence activist, Mescall makes sure no one feels responsible for their own abusive experience. “Even if I say it a hundred more times, even if I say it every day until I die, there’s […]
Is Honesty Really the Best Policy?
Two Syracuse University students share their different philosophies on speaking the truth. Honesty might be the best policy for some, but others are perfectly fine with telling little white lies. While science shows that being honest tends to make people happier, does life justify a fib every now and again? A recent study by Anita […]
The First Female President Shouldn’t Have to Come From My Generation
When Elizabeth Warren ended her 2020 presidential campaign, I could only think of a time in fifth grade when a friend said she wanted to be the first female president. I admired her ambitions, but I told her that by the time we’re old enough, we would already have had the first female president. To […]
How Podcasts Took Over The Media Landscape
When people think of a college campus, they usually imagine busy students walking to class with their heads down, backpacks on, and headphones plugged in. It’s often assumed that they are listening to music on that walk to class, but are they really? They might be walking to a slightly different tune – podcasts. According […]
Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands
Breaking down the illness that’s sweeping the nation: the coronavirus. The coronavirus has taken over Twitter moments, university emails, and national headlines. What started as an international issue, has spread like wildfire in the United States. With non-stop chatter on the quad about whether or not classes will be cancelled after spring break, we decided […]
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How to Be an Ally in Times of Unrest (and Always)
In case you have managed to miss it, here’s the short rundown of #NotAgainSU, a Black student-led movement at Syracuse University. According to organizers, they are “protesting the racial incidents that have been occurring on Syracuse U’s campus because they are being swept under the rug by administration.” The movement has occupied Crouse-Hinds Hall, the […]
9 TV Shows for Strong, Independent Women
By: Alexis Stackhouse – Want to find shows that portray strong, independent women? We’ve got a list for you. (1) Girlboss Available on: Netflix Grilboss, loosely inspired by real-life businesswoman Sophia Amoruso, follows the rise of her multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. Britt Robertson plays the starring role of Sophia, a rebellious, broke, innovative […]
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting an Interracial Relationship
By: Ashley Simone Johnson – Relationships are more than a physical and emotional attraction. In order to strengthen the connection with your partner, you must know where they come from, how they treat people, and which sacrifices they’re willing to make for you. When you meet people who come from a similar background and upbringing, […]