Tag: Feminism

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Lotus Magazine Finalizes 2017 Editorial Board

Production is underway for Manhattan College’s first women’s lifestyle magazine.  Masthead positions have been assigned for the Lotus Magazine 2017 editorial board. The board is a series of leadership positions that oversee the production of the magazine, and consists of a managing editor, two executive editors, four section editors, a photography director, an art director and a technology director. All positions will be presided over … Continue reading Lotus Magazine Finalizes 2017 Editorial Board

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Students Propose Forming an Anti-Bias Club on Campus

by ANTHONY CAPOTE, Editor & TORI JAMES, Staff Writer In an effort to educate and unite students against prejudice and discrimination of all types on and around campus, a group of students have proposed forming an Anti-Bias Club. Samantha Roth, one of the club’s founders, said the idea was bred by a range of contemporary issues in the public sphere, including police shootings of unarmed black men and … Continue reading Students Propose Forming an Anti-Bias Club on Campus

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MC Fraternity and Sorority Members Respond to the Idea of Coed Greek Life

by ADANNA CARTER, Contributor There has been recent nationwide discussions over whether coed Greek Life would solve some of the problems that fraternities and sororities pose on college campuses. In September 2015 the New York Times ran an editorial by Walter Kimbrough the president of Dillard College, in which he argues that changes in Greek life would come, but forcing coed was not the answer. While Manhattan … Continue reading MC Fraternity and Sorority Members Respond to the Idea of Coed Greek Life

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Voices on the Quad

“Do you think your gender affects your experience as an M.C. student? If so, how?” Sarah Pardade Freshman Marketing and Global Business Double Major “Yeah definitely, I think that there’s this perception that if you’re a girl you’re not as smart as a dude. For example, even though my comments about something are sometimes more logical than those of my male classmates, the professor considers … Continue reading Voices on the Quad

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Manhattan’s First Females Reflect On Making History

by ALLY HUTZLER, Editor-in-Chief, and TARA MARIN, Assistant Editor The seventies were a progressive time for the United States: the Supreme Court legalized abortion, Steve Jobs founded Apple, the U.S. left the Vietnam War, and colleges across America finally opened their doors to women. In 1973, Manhattan College became one of those colleges. However, there was one woman who actually graduated from MC in 1969, five years before the school … Continue reading Manhattan’s First Females Reflect On Making History

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It’s Time to Break the Silence, Period.

  There are many things that are a part of the typical college experience, but the objectification and sexual abuse of women should not be one of them. Enter “Period,” the student-created and student-run political pamphlet whose focus will be to showcase the creativity of feminist voices on campus. The publication, spearheaded by Rachel Stanton, will consist of writing and artwork and is to be … Continue reading It’s Time to Break the Silence, Period.

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Debate Over Removal of “Lady” from Women’s Sports Teams

Two universities have been in the news for recent decisions about their women’s sports teams. The University of Delaware has announced that they are removing the term “Lady” when discussing their women’s athletics. However, the University of Tennessee is fighting to keep the term. While Manhattan College does not call their women athletes the Lady Jaspers, it is still a questionable topic. Is it really … Continue reading Debate Over Removal of “Lady” from Women’s Sports Teams

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Assault on the Assault Ads

We have seen them posted all over campus. They scream their messages at us complete with ridiculous and over-dramatic images. Going along with this semester’s theme of sexual assault awareness, Manhattan College administration has posted a series of “positive reinforcement” posters around campus. Great…administration is acknowledging there is a problem and that something needs to be done. Great…they took action and didn’t just talk about … Continue reading Assault on the Assault Ads

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The Ugliness of Beauty Pageants

“Miss America represents the highest ideals. She is a real combination of beauty, grace, and intelligence, artistic and refined. She is a type which the American Girl might well emulate.” Let’s take a minute to really look at this statement made by Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce President Frederick Hickman 75 years ago about who Miss America is and what she represents. According to the … Continue reading The Ugliness of Beauty Pageants

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