In this day and age, most of our lives are spent on social media and other Internet-based outlets. We have so much information online for …
Proud to Be #CharlestonStrong
A couple weeks ago, a terrorist attended a Bible study at Emanuel AME church in downtown Charleston, SC. After an hour of study, the young …
Badass Ladies in History: Dorothy Arzner
Welcome back to Badass Ladies in History, Germ readers! June is finally here, and I’m sure you’re all excited that school is out, summer is …
The Importance of Adventure
My life, although short, has been full of experiences so far. I have learned many lessons through my mistakes, and I am forever grateful for …
Sampling West Coast Colleges
I have had the privilege of visiting four West Coast colleges in the past four months. When I hear “Discover Your Passion,” I think that …
Ode to Passion
Passion. Such a simple word, yet so powerful and well-understood. Not only do your own passions define who you are, but they motivate you to …
The Magical World of Mermaids in Weeki Wachee
Do mermaids really exist? In a sleepy, small town called Weeki Wachee, Florida, they do! Three times a day, the mermaids in this underwater theater …
Indonesia’s Discriminatory and Violating “Virginity Tests” for Military and Police Women
For more than 30 years, Indonesia has subjected women who either enlist in the military or the Indonesian National Police or who want to marry …
#ThisDoesntMeanYes: A Campaign Against Sexual Assault and Myth Busting
On April 11th, 2015, four feminists — Nathalie Gordon, Lydia Pang, Abigail Bergstrom, and Karlie McCulloch, alongside renowned photographer Perou — took to the streets to take …