Feminist Friday

President Trump proclaimed to his viewers at a press conference outside the White House a few months ago that, due to the #MeToo movement, it is a very scary time to be a man right now. Pushback like this against the #MeToo movement has…

What is reproductive justice? What do you think of when you hear the words “reproductive justice?” For many, the first thought that comes to mind may be images of pro-life protestors outside Planned Parenthood, or concerns about abortion…

Never having spent much time on public transportation before, I was thrown a little off-guard by the gender dynamics of the metro when I spent my semester abroad in Rome this past fall. I never quite knew how to respond when a chivalrous…

When I think of Gillette, I think of men. My dad, my brother, your dad, your brother--they probably all use their products. Of course, you can’t forget about the Mecca of masculinity, Gillette Stadium--home of the New England Patriots and…

On Oct. 6, the Senate confirmed that Brett Kavanaugh, a politician accused of sexual assault, would be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice. St. Lawrence University alum, Susan Collins ’75, cast her vote in favor of Kavanaugh, to which…

I think this might be a strong generalization, but as women, we tend to embody the nature of nurturing. Think back to the friendships, relationships, and, most importantly, the situationships that you’ve allowed yourself to fall into…

Rape Whistle: My sister gives me her keys to carry and I hang them around my neck. I look down. The most prominent thing hanging on my chest is a huge orange whistle. The label says it’s loud. It screams at me. It tells me not to wear that…

Being in a new place is hard. It’s scary, really, especially when you’re 348 miles from home and are visibly different from everyone else. I can’t speak for all students of color on campus, but for my first weeks here I had to contemplate…