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Saturday, May 12, 2012
In a lot of ways, summer is a great escape from the unhealthy behaviors often brought on by the semester. I can’t wait to get away from the stress and the computer screen. I never realize just how much school with its exams and papers can stress me out. I get irritable and I have trouble relaxing. I’m more likely to lose sleep or spend hours online watching videos or surfing...
Sunday, May 6, 2012
As the last two weeks of the semester round up, it’s impossible to forget that summer is quickly approaching. Sure the weather is nice and the livin’ is easy, but what are some ways to make the most of your summer? We all want to enjoy summer, but it’s a great time to be productive, seek opportunities, and grow. What are the “best” ways to spend the summer? I could...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Politics can be a stressful topic. Getting educated, registering to vote, and actually making it to the poles can seem like it’s not really worth it. It’s just one less vote, and you might think your vote doesn’t make a difference. You might think you don’t really have any power, so why bother?
One vote might seem small, but there are groups of people...
Sunday, March 25, 2012
“This is What a Feminist Looks Like”
How can you tell if someone is a feminist? What do they look like? I like to think I’m a hard-core feminist. I’m 5’8 with light brown hair and my feet are a size ten. Do I look like a feminist? I don’t know.
You might have seen someone wearing a shirt that says, “This is what a...
Monday, March 12, 2012
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month! This is the month (although you should think about these things during other months, too) to celebrate and remember women’s history and progress. Who are some female role models in your life? What are some fun ways to celebrate women’s history during the month of March? Think about it! Meanwhile,...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Can a man be a feminist?
I know many women who refer to themselves as feminists. This makes sense, seeing that feminism advocates equal rights for women. What about men? Can a man call himself a feminist?
I think the question is worth pondering. I recently read a piece for a class addressing this same concept (Michael Kimmel’s “Real Men Join the Movement...
Friday, February 10, 2012
It’s safe to say that for most of us at University of Montana, studying abroad is part of our college plan. But even with a study abroad plan in the works (or behind you), when Spring begins to peak through the clouds, the travel itch starts, and dreaming about a epic Euro-trip or an Australian adventure becomes a daily distraction when struggling through our oh-so-boring lectures.
But...
Friday, February 10, 2012
Stop Blaming Victims for Rape
Assuming you actually check your UM student e-mail, you probably a message last week concerning the recent sexual assaults both on and off campus. Campus administration provided these tips to help prevent rape and other forms of assault:
To protect yourself:
Do not leave drinks unattended and be skeptical of accepting drinks from others, even if you know...
Monday, January 30, 2012
So I’m on the bandwagon now and I’ve heard about this thing called “ironic” or “retro” sexism. Simply put, retro sexism is sexist humor. Say a friend (probably a guy) makes an obviously sexist joke, making it clear that they know the joke is sexist, and that is why it’s supposed to be funny. Sexist jokes and images objectifying women are seen in...
Friday, December 9, 2011
The bystander effect refers to the phenomenon in which the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress.
There are countless examples of the bystander effect. You can probably remember some situations where you have seen it firsthand. Would you be more likely to help an elderly woman if she fell in a very crowded area, or if you were the...
