The course Global Literature: Modern Writings from Women of the Non-Western World was one of the most important college classes I’ve ever taken as a …
Real, Fantastic: An Examination of Magical Elements in Two Books
*Please note that this article contains spoilers* Magical realism is a genre that originates from Latin America and consists of both real and fantastic elements. During Gabriel …
A Powerful Engine of Social Change: Education at Wellesley College
This article is part of a series of women’s college features written by L. N. Holmes. The last feature covered Cedar Crest College. What …
Svetlana Alexievich: A Woman of Heartrending Prose
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature this year went to a woman named Svetlana Alexievich — one of fourteen to ever win the annual award in more …
The Benefits of Backyard Gardening
Have you ever eaten a tomato that tasted like dishwater? Does the idea of consuming spinach make you cringe? Do you avoid most vegetables because …
Scholarship Spotlight: Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
Shelby Free: Three-Time Women’s World Duck Calling Champion Thanks to Duck Dynasty, duck calling has gained more popularity than ever. At the Chick and Sophie …
The Flower and Willow World: Recognizing Historical and Modern Geisha
A tourist wandering Kyoto’s historic geisha districts might spot painted women in beautiful kimono flitting to and from ochaya (tea houses). Fascinating and elusive, these women …
What the Dragon Age Series Can Teach Us about Religion
Electronic Arts and BioWare won many game of the year awards for their latest installment of the Dragon Age (DA) series: Dragon Age: Inquisition. The video game, …
The Players and the Haters: #GamerGate versus Girl and Women Gamers
The #GamerGate campaign has made multiple news headlines, but it can be somewhat difficult to understand. For many video game players, the topic is a polarizing …