It seems that in our world today, social media affects just about every part of our lives. Whether its 24/7 news, following blogs, or keeping …
The Truth About Street Harassment
In June of this year, the non-profit organization Stop Street Harassment commissioned a study to learn more about the prevalence and effects of street …
The Truth About Cutting
It’s summertime: time to break out the tank tops and shorts! I stand apprehensive at my closet, looking in. My heart thuds, sending my blood …
Girl Sexts Dad
There are certain rules to texting. Don’t threaten, don’t bully, and don’t send naked selfies to your father. This week, twenty-three-year-old Nyjah Cousar went from …
Never Too Late To Be A Ninja
Q: Dear Ninja, recently I have been wanting to “become a ninja” myself and get into some kind of martial arts. I’m not very strong, and …
The Naked Truth about STDs
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are shockingly taboo considering how common they have become. In our culture, it is implied that someone who has an STD …
The Slender Man Stabbings
On Saturday, May 30, two twelve-year-old girls stabbed a classmate with the stated intent of killing her, as reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Morgan …
Staying Safe and Having Fun at Concerts
It’s nearly summer, which means that music festival time is upon us. Whether you’re going to a major festival like Lollapalooza or just a single …
Remembering the Girls and Boys
Remember the girl to the left. Seems like a simple sentence, right? But a story behind it can change your views on that simple sentence. …