by Jillian Decker | staff writer April 23, 2022 For many years, the sports industry has been one that’s male-dominated. However, in recent years, women have come into the spotlight and are striving to make the sports industry not so one-sided. In 1972, Title IX was introduced. The law prohibits sex-based discrimination in education. Women used to be overlooked in sports and did not have … Continue reading Women’s roles in major sports on the rise
by Emma Polen | features editor March 31, 2022 The name of the victim in this story has been changed for privacy reasons. Lisa is a victim of domestic abuse. For years, she has been cyber-stalked by her ex, and it seems like nobody can help her. At 55, she is struggling to provide for her grandchildren when she’s not even certain for her own … Continue reading The “Power” behind Treasure House Fashion: A fashion resale shop serves women in crisis
09/24/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist We are all familiar with the first question that reporters ask women upon stepping on the red carpet: “Before we get to the work you’ve done…who are you wearing tonight?” “She dresses like a secretary,” some said about Elizabeth Warren. “He looks so attractive!” girls say, when Adam Levine throws on anything at all. What’s the difference between the … Continue reading Women continue to face a double standard in fashion
02/21/2019 By Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist Although we are only two months into 2019, I can already tell you what my wish for 2020 is: for a woman to win the presidential election. I hoped for the same thing in 2016. I wasn’t necessarily hoping for it to be Hillary Clinton, but I wanted the 45th president to be a woman. Early on in … Continue reading As election year nears, is U.S. ready for female president?
01/24/2019 By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer The Gillette commercial is just the latest social justice scandal to divide Americans on the left and right of the political spectrum. Personally, I agree with the message in the commercial, but much of the discussion that has occurred in reaction to this ad is unhelpful at best and damaging at worst. Now, with the primer out of … Continue reading Gillette commercial tackles toxic masculinity, sparks debate
Liza Zulick | Staff Writer 10/18/2018 Kicking off the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, Duquesne University’s chapter of Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) started its mentoring program in 11 different schools in the Pittsburgh area this October. Duquesne students volunteer every week and attend mentoring sessions with girls in grades third through fifth to teach them what it is like to grow up as … Continue reading Women empower girls in club
Kendra Kneisl | Staff Writer 09/20/2018 Starbucks just switched its menu, and you know what that means: fall is arriving. With its advent comes fuzzy socks and cozy sweaters, but there’s much more than that to fall fashion. Before Thanksgiving break, when many students switch out their wardrobe, transitional attire proves valuable. Ease is just as important as style to the college student, and borg … Continue reading Women’s Fall 2018 Fashion
By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor 2/15/17 Macy’s is the first major U.S. clothing retail store to sell hijab and modest clothing for Muslim women. The store has partnered with Verona Collection, an Islamic boutique that specializes in clothing that is both conservative as well as fashionable. The collection is founded by Lisa Vogl, who is a graduate of Macy’s Workshop program which concentrates on … Continue reading Macy’s to introduce clothing line for Muslim women
By Kayla Casavant | Staff Columnist 11/15/17 Have you ever been on the receiving end of an unsolicited advance? It is an uncomfortable situation to say the least. One company is tackling this conundrum straight on. The Mary Sue is a website that has generated a rejection hotline. When somebody texts the number, they receive a text an hour later that reads: “Oh hello there. … Continue reading Feminist rejection hotline created to ward off harassers
By Rachel Pierce | Staff Columnist 11/09/17 After reading the story of the Eco-Soap Bank, you may have a hard time revisiting soap stores like Lush or Bath and Body Works. Founded in 2014 by University of Pittsburgh graduate Samir Lakhani, the Eco-Soap Bank recycles used soaps from hotels for those in developing countries, specifically orphanages, hospitals and schools. An organization that endorses the environment, … Continue reading Eco-Soap supports environment and working women
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