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(03/05/14 6:13am)
Last Friday, Viewpoint writer Ben Rudgley claimed that the Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) department should be disbanded because it perpetuates gender divides. I do not feel that this was an informed and accurate argument. Saying that WGS should not be a major is like saying that Global Development Studies and American Studies, for example, should not be majors. WGS is an interdisciplinary major just like the ones mentioned above, and it uses a variety of perspectives to explore an aspect of society that is underrepresented in traditional study. I don’t see why someone who wants to learn about the theory behind mathematics should be more entitled to a degree than someone who wants to learn about the theory behind feminism or about cultural issues that endanger our society on a daily basis, including benevolent sexism, benevolent racism and white privilege, among others discussed in WGS courses. These are all issues that can and should affect policies and government action, and thus the major is key to our societal development. Other degree programs successfully focus on a specified outlook or group of people, and in that respect WGS is no different.
(08/30/12 5:54am)
At a time when our country is preparing for yet another cutthroat presidential contest, USA Network has provided ample fodder for our election-crazed minds with Political Animals, a new six-episode miniseries.
(08/30/12 5:53am)
Julie Zeilinger may not be a household name, but this 19-year-old is making a name for herself in feminist spheres. Zeilinger has written articles for many progressive sites, including Feminist.com, The Frisky, Skirt Magazine, Feministing.com and the Huffington Post. Zeilinger also writes a successful blog and recently took the next step in her budding career by penning a book entitled A Little F’ed Up: Why Feminism is Not a Dirty Word.
(09/22/11 6:04am)
If you happened to miss the memo that Mutemath would be performing at the Downtown Mall, I sincerely apologize; the intimate, small cafe setting of The Southern was the perfect place for old and new fans alike to enjoy the incredible melodies and lyrics of such down-to-earth musicians.