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Zeglen: Pop culture acts as gateway to feminism

18 March 2013 Julie Zeglen

Julie Zeglen lists a cheat-sheet for those looking to brush up on their female-empowered media.

Alumna declares war on misogyny in ‘World of Warcraft’

19 February 2013 Amber Clay

Angela Washko, a Tyler alumna, comments on feminism in video games.

Grassroots organizers plan for festival

21 January 2013 Jenelle Janci

Ladyfest Philadelphia, an activism, arts and music festival is returning to Philly.

Despite gains, GLBT activism still essential

08 November 2010 Brandon Baker

“Buck up, or stay in the truck.” These words of wisdom come from the infamous former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. Now, I’d be lying if I said she was my activist idol, but even

Fashioning feminism

04 October 2010 Mia Cammisa

Feminine girls shouldn’t shy away from embracing feminism. Bored on the train home, I began questioning whether I have any real hobbies. Almost immediately, I thought, “Shopping!” and then instantly felt ashamed because shopping is

Porn increases sexual expectations, decreases two-way sexual activity

08 April 2010

After John Mayer expressed his love for masturbating to porn, Josh Fernandez sought to understand the fascination with pornography and erotica. Pop musician John Mayer ticked off fans after revealing his current equation to getting

Vagina virtues

22 February 2010

The Vagina Monologues remind females to use womanhood as personal empowerment.

Bra burning aside, today’s women must relight feminist match

22 February 2010

The less vocal, third wave of feminism works to ensure U.S. women have access to proper care.

Thrillers are not meant for feminist tales

07 October 2009 Lara Taylor Strayer

Apparently, hell is a teenage girl. Actually, hell is going to the movies, expecting to see a scary movie and having so-called female empowerment shoved down your throat. If I had gone to see Jennifer’s