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Autism in Women
Written by J.C. Elliot, Student Affairs Administrators/Practicum Student If you do not know, National Autism Acceptance Month. It is...
J.C. Elliot
3 days ago2 min read
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Disney Princesses: From Damsel in Distress to Empowered Role Model
Written By: Andrea Redman, W*SS Social Work Intern For decades, Disney Princesses have been icons, loved by children and adults alike....
Andrea Redman
Mar 312 min read
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AAVE Is Not Gen Z Slang
Written by: J.C Elliott - Student Affairs Administration Master’s Student/Practicum Student What does AAVE stand for? AAVE stands for...
J.C. Elliot
Mar 32 min read
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The Sexualization of Women's Halloween Costumes
By: Emma Nicolaysen, W*SS WILD Chair Intern "In Girl World, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and...
Emma Nicolaysen
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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“Girl Math”: Hot Trend or Financial Crisis in the Making?
By: Bella Martinek, W*SS Social Work Intern The hot new trend “girl math” has taken social media by storm justifying personal purchases...
Bella Martinek
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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Halloween Costume Reminders: Culture is not a Costume & Costumes don’t = Consent
By: Hannah Larrabee-Walcutt, Graduate Intern Spooky season is upon us, and while this can be an exciting time for many, it can also be...
Hannah Larrabee-Walcutt
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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Barbie
by: Hannah Larrabee-Walcutt, Graduate Intern If you’ve been on the internet lately, or even outside the house, I’m sure you’ve heard...
Hannah Larrabee-Walcutt
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Menstrual Cycle Stigma: A Cultural, Not Religious, Issue
By: Noihrita Masud, W*SS Community Engagement Intern Menstruation as a natural and normal bodily process may be something you hear in...
Noihrita Masud
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Not What You Think They Are
Collectively written by the W*SS Staff January 22, 2023 would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Instead of celebrating...
Women’s Student Services MSU
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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The Relationship Between the Climate Crisis and Feminism
By: Jordyn Bradley, W*SS Social Media & Graphic Design Intern Who doesn’t love the weather when the sun is shining and the temperature is...
Jordyn Bradley
Nov 10, 20224 min read
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Dolores Huerta: Behind 'Viva La Causa'
By: Noihrita Masud, W*SS Community Engagement Intern As we get closer to November 6, 2022, the day of the Women*s Initiative for...
Noihrita Masud
Oct 26, 20225 min read
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"Women Don't Owe You Pretty" Book Review
By: Millie Nevelos, Programs & Events Intern “But remember that anyone who tells you you’re ‘too’ anything is using the word because they...
Millie Nevelos
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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Solidarity with Iranian Women is a Feminist Issue (TRIGGER WARNING: Violence)
By: W*SS Staff A woman cuts her hair as Iranians living in Chile attend a rally in solidarity with Iranian women in Santiago, Chile [Ivan...
Women’s Student Services MSU
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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Afraid of the Dark
By: Heather Shea, W*SS Director Children of all genders are socialized to be afraid of the dark from a very young age. How many of us...
Heather Shea
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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Saying "No" Without Guilt
By: Mariam Turkey, Undergraduate Intern Do you struggle with saying “No” without feeling anxious, guilty, and uncomfortable? Here are...
Mariam Turkey
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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Lack of Representation in Video Games
By: Mariam Turkey, Undergraduate Intern Video games have become more popular over the last several years. “With over 155 million...
Mariam Turkey
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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A Culture, Not a Costume
By: Makenzie Morales, Graduate Assistant The months of October and November are my absolute favorite. The trees change colors, the leaves...
Makenzie Morales
Oct 12, 20211 min read
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Why Are We Marching?
By: Ashleigh Lowe, Undergraduate Intern As I’m sure many of you are aware, there was a national march for abortion rights this past...
Ashleigh Lowe
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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The Gender Pay Gap: Statistics & Solutions
By: Kirstin Pianalto, Graduate Intern In the United States, the average women working full-time earns only 83% of her male counterpart....
Kirstin Pianalto
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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An Industry Built on Sexism
By: Makenzie Morales, Graduate Assistant As many of us make our move to East Lansing in preparation for the Fall semester after a long...
Makenzie Morales
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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