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The negative effects of pornography run deep with so many involved in the industry behind the scenes and many more addicted and exposed to it.

The silent killer of love: How pornography has infiltrated society and relationships

Beth Mooy, Infographic Manager
March 26, 2021
After the release of the new Britney Spears documentary, many people noticed a pattern in the way the media treats women. Oftentimes media degrades them through articles and headlines with little to no regard to their personal struggles taking place off camera.

Villainizing the vulnerable: The media’s portrayal of struggling women

Ingrid Hofmann, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2021
Preksha Kedilaya and her robotics team, Flourish and Bots, compete at the FTC Super Qualifier meet.

Shattering glass ceilings: Women in STEM

Nathan VanUtrecht, Copy Editor
December 11, 2020
Despite being responsible for some of the greatest athletic achievements, female athletes still face an extensive amount of sexism in their profession.

Fueling the flames of inequality: The sports world’s struggle with sexism

Elizabeth Pischke, Copy Editor
December 8, 2020
Avid gamer Madison Brady logs onto her Xbox to play Overwatch. Despite sexist harassment from the gaming community, she continues to do what she loves.

The life of a female gamer: Overcoming sexism in the gaming community

Nathan VanUtrecht, Copy Editor
November 25, 2020
With women being severely underrepresented in politics, there is a dire need for women in politics in the United States.

Let’s hear it for the girls: The value of women in politics

Ingrid Hofmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2020
Sophomores Camryn Woods (left) and Addie Kerkoff (right) cheer on the United States women’s national soccer team at the Tournament of Nations last year.

USWNT paves the way for the future of women’s sports

Ellie Scranton, Student Life Editor
April 16, 2020
The 92nd Academy Awards aired Sunday February 9th. For Best Director there were no female directors nominated for the award.

Ninety two years of under-representation in the film industry

Maggie Peterson, Business Manager
February 12, 2020
Women in STEM look over a slideshow before skyping with Dr Maddy Seale.

Inspiring females of the future: Women in STEM

Ava Sorgenfrey, Sports Editor
October 15, 2019
Maizie Hepner (center), a member of the Civil Air Patrol, believes that women should have to register for selective service.

Making women register for the draft: a symbolic but necessary step towards gender equality

Maria Vaaler, Student Life Editor
October 15, 2019
Alumni Lily Williams proudly displays her poster atop the Department of Justice sign, hoping to get a better view of the speakers at the Women’s March in Washington D.C. Williams is an avid supporter of women’s rights, including the right to vote.

Changing the course of history: 100 years after the 19th Amendment

Grace Halupnik, Multimedia Manager
October 14, 2019
Senior Gena German walks to her car with her keys in between her fingers, a popular defense mechanism taught to females.

Fearing the dark: A women’s issue

Taylor English, Staff Contributor
October 2, 2019
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