Tag: Gender

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Starving for Gender Equality: WAGS Brown Bag with Rocco Marinaccio

by Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor English professor and director of the liberal arts and science core curriculum at Manhattan College, Rocco Marinaccio, Ph.D., spoke at the most recent brown bag event, a series hosted by the college’s Women and Gender Studies (WAGS) program. Students and faculty members gathered at noon in Cornerstone on Wednesday, Feb. 19 to listen to Marinnacio present his current research. … Continue reading Starving for Gender Equality: WAGS Brown Bag with Rocco Marinaccio

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Women of Scatterbomb Open Doors for Women in Comedy

by TORI JAMES, Staff Writer From Wiig to Schumer to Poehler and Fey, women today have been a dominating factor in the world of comedy. However, the typecast of women not being comedic figures is still commonly experienced. At Manhattan College, we see the power of funny females firsthand in our own improv team Scatterbomb. Out of the eleven members in Scatterbomb, there are three females; senior … Continue reading Women of Scatterbomb Open Doors for Women in Comedy

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Museum of Sex: Exploring Human Sexuality and the Human Body

Throughout time, human sexuality has been seen as a taboo, either through the outright objectification of women or, on the other side of the spectrum, abstinence with a degree of fear. Currently, The Museum of Sex is exhibiting “Hardcore: A Century and a Half of Obscene Imagery.” This edgy exhibit discusses the role of human sexuality in images. Essentially, the exhibit features the role of … Continue reading Museum of Sex: Exploring Human Sexuality and the Human Body

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#BlackArtMatters Event Features Black Female Artists

This past Saturday, Manhattan College Multicultural Center and Silent Noise Publishing Groups presented #BlackArtMatters, an event that showcased the talents of several Black poets, painters and photographers. One of the artists, Tasha Douge, is a conceptual artist who also uses mixed media in her work. She is dedicated to creating art that challenges conventional ways of thinking. “I take things that are familiar and transcend … Continue reading #BlackArtMatters Event Features Black Female Artists

Tara Marin
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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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Five Great Books by Women You Should Read

1.“We Should All Be Feminists” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Adiche makes a ton of relevant points in this extended essay adaptation of a TED talk she gave on the subject. Her message is clearly resonating around the world, as The Guardian reported every 16-year-old in Sweden would receive a copy of what they called “Adiche’s call to arms.” “We Should All Be Feminists” puts into … Continue reading Five Great Books by Women You Should Read

Kieran Rock
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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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Cheer Like a Girl

On Friday nights, a Manhattan College team pounds the pavement in Draddy Gymnasium, perfecting their agility, strength and stamina. They run, train, lift and stretch. But are they athletes? This is the Manhattan College cheerleading team, and the answer to that very question is at the center of a nationwide debate on whether or not college-level cheerleading should be considered a sport. Court cases have … Continue reading Cheer Like a Girl

Michelle DePinho