“You’re a bitch.” The statement insinuates a negative connotation that has been deeply conditioned into the social interaction between genders. Those who rationalize the term as only associated with a female dog miss the point entirely. Women offended by the word are seen as overly sensitive and labeled as “uptight.” The remainder who fight back […]
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Harvard is Leading By Example in the Fight Against Sexual Assault on Campus
During the last few weeks, the men’s soccer team at Harvard University has been under investigation for an offensive annual “scouting report” that has been going on since 2012. A recent article published by the Harvard Crimson says the Ivy Leaguer’s “report” is a 9-page document organizing Harvard’s female soccer players into rankings based on […]
4 Powerful Oscars Hopefuls to Watch This Season
Last year’s Oscar season was the target of #OscarsSoWhite, a trending hashtag sparked by the lack of diversity in lead and supporting actor categories. With the Academy Awards quickly approaching, several Oscars hopefuls look to use the conversation on race and civil rights to reestablish the importance of black presence in film. Check out these […]
5 Other Non-Candidates Who Have a Chance at the Presidency
Hardcore Clinton and Trump fans aside, there are a lot of voting citizens who feel like they’ve been left out to dry this election. Whether it’s the Bernie Bros who just can’t join the Clinton camp or independents who prefer a president who’s informed about global issues (#WhatIsAleppo), there’s a good chance that these five other […]
New Instagram Feature Lets You Anonymously Help Friends in Need
College students are all about expressing themselves. Whether it be verbal, nonverbal, or in 140 characters or less, we are constantly sending messages into the world. The action never changes, but the way we interact does. Today, people are sending the same messages, but through social media. In Social Media Today, Dr. Paul Booth, a […]
The Best Moments from Keeping Up With The Kardashians History
In light of Kim Kardashian’s recent robbery and the subsequent call to “indefinitely” suspend filming of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, here’s a look back on the best KUWTK moments over the past 12 seasons. You’ll be missed (for now), Kardashian Klan. When Kim remembered the important things in life. We feel you, Kim. When […]
How Climate Change is Hurting Your Coffee Fix
For the average college student, a solid cup of java is the preferred way to kickstart your morning. Whether it’s a love of bold flavors or by necessity of a caffeine addiction, coffee is indisputably a priority in college culture. A 2016 consumer trend report by the National Coffee Association shows the daily consumption of […]
5 Netflix Documentaries That Won’t Make You Brain Dead
In recent years, Netflix binging has become completely ingrained in our culture. It’s America’s new favorite pastime and it’s here to stay. While a good Netflix marathon can certainly be therapeutic, 12 hours straight of American Horror Story, The Office, or Grey’s Anatomy (no, Grey’s is not helping you earn your medical degree) is sure […]
The Demise of Pepe the Frog
Originally of MySpace fame, the awkward green amphibian known as Pepe—or “Sad Frog” as he’s called in creator Matt Furie’s 2005 comic series “Boy’s Club”—has landed in some hot water this election year. The character exploded on the Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook scene back in 2014 as a meme frogifying innocent and funny scenarios that […]
5 Feminist Issues We Hope to Hear About in the Next Presidential Debates
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in the first Presidential Debate of the season last night, and it was just as entertaining as we dreamed it would be. Clinton said that Trump lives in his own reality. Trump denied that he was ever in favor of the war in Iraq (again). And an imaginary […]