By Rachel Sotomayor
Contributor
To be a woman in contemporary American society means being adaptable, independent, strong and intelligent.
I have found that there are many ways a woman can succeed in different areas of her life, but we must chose and carve out that path ourselves. As a veteran...
By Danielle Wisdom
Contributor
Growing up, I was blessed to be surrounded by strong, incredible, educated women who showed me at a young age what it looks like to be successful as a woman in the world. Looking back now, I realize that my sisters and my mother were showing me what it looks like...
By Stephanie Ruby
Contributor
As a woman living in contemporary American society, I would say I have abundant opportunities. This might seem a bit cliché considering that America is the “land of opportunities,” but it is nevertheless true.
I have the ability to freely pursue both an education...
By Jacqueline Robinson
Contributor
We cannot ignore the fact that women’s voices are still consistently marginalized.
But to hold that feminism belongs only to women, or that only women can be feminists, creates brash assumptions, ostracizes enormous number of supporters and implies that anyone...
By Ariel Robbins
Staff Writer
Thought #1: It’s good to be alive in a time and a place where a woman’s thoughts can be taken seriously.
Thought #2: However, being a woman is complicated. The dictionary definition of a woman is: an adult human female—but that’s just as helpful as defining...
By Joshua D. Copeland
Staff Writer
A walk to your next class can be quite a workout at times at CSUSM. Thank God (with pun possibly intended) for leggings and yoga pants as they keep you cool as well as comfy.
Most importantly, a lot of you ladies look great in them. It only makes sense to throw...
By Tiffany Trent
Staff Writer
Feminism is a word that typically evokes a lot of emotion and opinions in people. Whether those emotions are positive or negative depends on the person and their views.
Even in today’s progressive society sometimes people are embarrassed to identify themselves...
The negative effects of humans on the environment are undeniable. From deforestation, to air and ocean pollution, we are failing at maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.
To some degree, most people are concerned about their personal effect on the world. With all of the lifestyle changes and eco-friendly...
By Noelle Friedberg
Opinion Editor
Water scarcity is an issue that affects every continent, so it’s important to conserve this non-renewable resource in every way possible. Even the simplest changes in our water use can lead to a world of difference.
Conserving water doesn’t have to involve...
By Resty Grey
Senior Staff Writer
Bacon grease sizzles on the skillet every morning, engulfing your apartment with the pleasant aroma of burning flesh. Two links of sausage sit beside your tall glass of prepackaged produced protein powder. American society is obsessed with protein, but what...
By Gloria Magallanes
Opinion Assistant
There are many ways we can make our lives better by adopting habits of sustainability. One of them is by donating and shopping. Yes, I do mean shopping.
Instead of heading over to the mall or your favorite store, drive to your local thrift store and...
By Kayla Richardson
Contributor
Disposable tampons and pads are, by far, the most commonly used menstrual products amongst menstruating girls and women. The use of these products has become so normalized that most women do not question them or search for other options.
Tampons and pads are...
