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WAGS Student Brown Bag: Caroline King Sheds Light on Forgotten Feminist Heroes

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College junior Caroline King presented her research regarding Black women and their role in early Marxist feminism during last week’s Women and Gender Studies (WAGS) Student Brown Bag event. King, a double major in history and international studies with a WAGS minor, titled her presentation “Where Credit is Due: How Black Women Changed the Course of Marxist Feminism.”  … Continue reading WAGS Student Brown Bag: Caroline King Sheds Light on Forgotten Feminist Heroes

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“Race And Feminism: A Conversation” Held by the LWGRC

by Jocelyn Visnov & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer The Lasallian Women and Gender resource center hosted “Feminism and Race: A Conversation” with Jordan Pascoe, Ph.D., Courtney Bry- ant, Ph.D. and Nefertiti Takla, Ph.D. on April 21. The intention of the conver- sation was to discuss the ori- gin of oppression and to break down the history of what cre- ated the … Continue reading “Race And Feminism: A Conversation” Held by the LWGRC

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Women’s History Month: The Women of Manhattan College, Then and Now

by Kyla Guilfoil & Adrianne Hutto, Asst. News Editor & Asst. Production Editor Women first joined the ranks of Manhattan College’s undergraduate student body in the fall of 1973, making this the 47th Women’s History Month spent by female students at MC. In honor of the women who broke the glass ceiling in those first decades, and those who continue that legacy at Manhattan today, … Continue reading Women’s History Month: The Women of Manhattan College, Then and Now

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HERstory Event Inspires Activism

by Megan LaCreta, Contributor On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Multicultural Center and the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center co-sponsored a “Black Women in Activism Panel Discussion,” as part of Intersectionality Week. Manhattan College welcomed Nadine Crammer who founded the Rohan Levy Foundation, a nonprofit organization combating gun violence, Kimberly Bernard, co-founder of the Black Womxn’s March, Oluwademilade “Olu” Ogunlade, member of Strategy for Black … Continue reading HERstory Event Inspires Activism

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Intersectionality Week Incorporates Stacy Abrams Documentary, “All In: The Fight For Democracy”

by Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center, Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite and the Multicultural Center teamed up to have a watch party for Stacy Abrams Documentary, “All In: The Fight For Democracy” in honor of Intersectionality Week. Intersectionality Week happened between Black History Month and Women’s History Month and was one of many events focusing on the … Continue reading Intersectionality Week Incorporates Stacy Abrams Documentary, “All In: The Fight For Democracy”

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The Role of Feminism on MC’s Campus

by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. News/Features Editor & Staff Writer  Manhattan College accepted its first women undergraduate students in 1973, after 120 years of being an established institution. Nearly 47 years later, the question still remains: has the college yielded a place where women and men can thrive at the same levels, inside and outside of the classroom? Classes, faculty and programs at Manhattan … Continue reading The Role of Feminism on MC’s Campus

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LWGRC Hosts Annual “Love in the Dark” Event

by Shannon Gleba & Jasmine Allen, Copy Editor & Contributor On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center hosted their annual event titled “Love in the Dark,” with a new focus on love during the time of COVID-19. The event was held virtually and had an attendance of around 20 participants, with four moderators from the LWGRC including faculty members and alumni … Continue reading LWGRC Hosts Annual “Love in the Dark” Event

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Campus Talks Sexual Assault, Title IX and #MeToo

  In the last few months, the #MeToo movement has changed the national conversation around sexual assault and harassment, but legislation that mandates how we confront these issues remains uncertain. Here on campus, there are multiple organizations and people who are promoting awareness about sexual assault and harassment. Samantha Monfils, a junior sociology major, is the president of Take Back the Night (TBTN), a campus … Continue reading Campus Talks Sexual Assault, Title IX and #MeToo

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Manhattan Students Join in Women’s Marches

by Rose Brennan, Haley Burnside, and August Kissel Asst. Editors and Editor Less than 24 hours following President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, citizens across America took part in the Women’s March on Washington, a series of demonstrations for women’s rights. The main march was stationed in Washington, D.C., but as many as 673 other “sister” marches took place across the world with an estimated 4.8 … Continue reading Manhattan Students Join in Women’s Marches

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