Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A Focus on Rape Culture

Written by Tessa Vandenberg Trigger Warnings: Mentions of sexual assault, sexual violences, and rape Every 68 seconds, a person in the United States is sexually assaulted. Read that again. Almost every minute of every day, every month, and every year, someone is sexually assaulted. There are the facts that we are aware of when we

Why I Love Live Music

Written by Maya Graham I love music. Live music and going to shows. Exploring the cities of the bay from the perspective of a small town girl. I love dressing up and tying bows in my hair and shoelaces on my feet. I love watching everyone around me when I’m there- the different outfits, styles,

Duality

Written by Maya Graham Lately I’ve been thinking about this idea of duality. About how we often try to make everything and everyone fit into a box, into a label, tied up neatly with a little bow. There’s a gray area to life and living in this space is real, it’s common. I love the

Interview (With A Man)

Written by Colette Jean Interview  BY DOROTHY PARKER (1926)  The ladies men admire, I’ve heard, Would shudder at a wicked word. Their candle gives a single light;  They’d rather stay at home at night. They do not keep awake till three, Nor read erotic poetry.  They never sanction the impure,  Nor recognize an overture.  They

My Magical Vaginal Regeneration

Written by Edinna Obaseki Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault (SA), Eating Disorder (ED), Blood/ Bleeding  Our uterus can regenerate, that is the shedding and rebuilding of the uterine lining. Our uterus can repair and regenerate themselves: vaginal regeneration. The uterus is a pear-shaped organ that is anterior to the rectum and posterosuperior to the bladder of

Was I Raped? My Untold Story

Written ANONYMOUSLY Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Graphic content The story published below is a reflection on my domestic sexual abuse as a 14-year-old in high school. No names will be published. The purpose of this piece is to grow confidence in telling my story and acceptance of what happened to

When Will the Gym Become a Safe Space for Everyone?

Written by Layla Hakim Trigger Warning:  Mentions of sexual harassment and assault While a place we go to work on ourselves and feel better overall, it is unfortunately common that the gym can quickly turn into an environment of discomfort, caution, and anxiety for many of us. It might not take much – a few

The Phenomenon of Being Called ‘Female’

Written by Kaitlyn Crane I recently had a conversation with some guy friends about language used to describe women. I was the only woman at the table and they began a discussion about if it’s worse to call a girl “woman” or “bitch”. They stopped and turned to me to ask my opinion on it.

My Love/Hate Relationship with Being Introverted

Written by Layla Hakim Growing up, I absolutely hated when people called me an introvert. I took it almost as if they were calling me the scum of the Earth. I remember when my family would call me introverted, I’d do everything in my power to convince them that I was, in fact, the most

Facing Out

Written by Kie Calcagno Trigger Warning: Mentions and themes of SA She laid down her mirror, contemplating her lipstick color. The dozens of reds, pinks, and browns smile up at her, beckoning her to pick each one of them up. She wanted to look perfect for the first date. She also needed to ensure that