GENDER & SEXUALITY
Students share advice of self-comfort during cuffing season
By McKenna Christy | Oct. 17, 2022“Cuffing season” can cause people to seek romantic partnerships despite not being ready or necessarily wanting to be in relationships. Some students at Ohio University have advice for people who are beginning to cope with winter blues.
People and Planet: Hozier captures essence of women under attack with new song ‘Swan Upon Leda’
By Megan Diehl | Oct. 11, 2022“The gateway of this world/ was still outside the reach of him/ Would never belong to angels/ had never belonged to men.”
Black Girl Day Off encourages self care
By Pia Benthin | Oct. 10, 2022Black Girl Day Off encourages Black women to take a day for themselves on Oct. 11 of each year.
Athens couple hosts bi-weekly LGBTQIA+ youth game meet-ups
By Maya Morita | Oct. 9, 2022Ash Dasuqi and ther partner Misty Porter hosts LGBTQIA+ youth board game meet-ups for community members between the ages of 12 and 24.
Film Review: ‘Bros’ is a rom-com for a new generation
By Sophia Rooksberry | Oct. 9, 2022Filled with fun and romance, ‘Bros’ is worth a trip to the movie theater.
New UCM Center group offers designated trans space
By Pia Benthin | Oct. 5, 2022TRANSformation: A space for understanding
Lavender Menace creates space for sapphic, WLW students
By Gabrielle Cabanes | Oct. 5, 2022Ohio University welcomes new club for LGBTQIA+ falling under sapphic and women loving women umbrella.
OU alumna challenges women's exclusion in baseball
By McKenna Christy | Sep. 13, 2022Ever since Akisa Fukuzawa returned to Ohio University to receive her PhD, she’s been investigating why women aren’t included in America’s favorite pastime.
Collegiate women’s safety: How OU fares vs. other campuses
By Alyssa Cruz | Sep. 6, 2022Women from colleges all over Ohio share what makes them feel safe, how OU ranks in safety.
Navigating the infamous Red Zone
By Alyssa Cruz | Aug. 31, 2022Students, staff share their advice on how people can remain safe while statistically being at their most vulnerable.
LGBT Center commences year with open house
By Grace Koennecke | Aug. 28, 2022Located in Baker 348, the LGBT Center has many events planned for the Fall Semester.
National Women’s Equality Day helps people reflect on their identities, roles in life
By McKenna Christy | Aug. 25, 2022August 26, a day in the U.S. is dedicated to commemorating the 19th Amendment’s certification into the Constitution and the continued fight for women’s equality.
OU to host second annual drag show
By Grace Koennecke | Aug. 25, 2022UPC is bringing the event back to campus with the help of drag entertainer, Silky Nutmeg Ganache.
New Women’s Center director’s plans, goals
By Anna Millar | Aug. 21, 2022In June, Ohio University hired Chris Fowler to serve as the director of the OU Women’s Center.
In Case You Missed It: Andrew Tate banned from social media accounts
By McKenna Christy | Aug. 21, 2022Social media influencer and internet personality Andrew Tate was banned from Meta’s social media platforms.
Moments with Mimi: Using adoptee stories to push pro-life agenda is insensitive, feeds into savior complex
By Mimi Calhoun | June 30, 2022Adoptees and their stories aren’t disposable examples to push your personal beliefs.
OU names new Women’s Center director
By Addie Hedges | June 18, 2022Chris Fowler, the current interim director of the Office of Multicultural Success and Retention, has years of experience as a higher education administrator at OU and beyond.
Hot Takes with Tate: There is no excuse to be homophobic
By Tate Raub | June 14, 2022“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.”
5 tips to become a better ally in 2022
By Grace Koennecke | June 12, 2022As Pride Month continues, it’s crucial to improve your position as an ally.
