Over the summer of 2020, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. During this time, I learned a lot about the harsh reality of living with cancer. Media depictions of cancer often fail to … [Read more...] about Don’t Tell Me to Be Strong : The Damaging Ways We Talk About Cancer
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Hasbro’s Renaming of Potato Head Has Become the Next Moral Panic. Lazy Media Coverage is the Culprit.
Of all the things to raise a fuss online about in 2021 — domestic terrorism at the Capitol, GameStop's stocks taking an unexpected turn, everyone's favorite childhood TV shows getting rebooted for … [Read more...] about Hasbro’s Renaming of Potato Head Has Become the Next Moral Panic. Lazy Media Coverage is the Culprit.
Is it safe, smart, or realistic for FSU to go “back to normal” in Fall 2021?
This article was submitted to Spire Magazine by Hannah Fulk (she/her). For more information on submitting to Spire, visit our contribute page. Every Tuesday I attend a hybrid course on campus. On … [Read more...] about Is it safe, smart, or realistic for FSU to go “back to normal” in Fall 2021?
College is About More Than Degrees That “Lead to Jobs,” Senator Baxley
Florida’s Republican lawmakers want to decrease the amount of financial aid state colleges give to students whose degrees are less likely “result in a job after graduation.” Introduced by Senator … [Read more...] about College is About More Than Degrees That “Lead to Jobs,” Senator Baxley
What Does “Girl Power” Mean Anyway?
Our culture may be reaching a peak “girl power” moment, one in which in which slogans like “Fight Like A Girl,” “#GirlBoss,” and, of course, “Girl Power”are omnipresent. They are emblazoned across … [Read more...] about What Does “Girl Power” Mean Anyway?
Women’s Sex Toys Aren’t Being Marketed The Way They Used To. Here’s What Changed.
With the rise of the wellness industry and women taking ownership of their pleasure, adult toy companies are changing their angle. As one does during a global pandemic, I found myself on Urban … [Read more...] about Women’s Sex Toys Aren’t Being Marketed The Way They Used To. Here’s What Changed.