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Michaela Jarrett

Sex should not be used in advertising, ever

November 12, 2013

Media affects us in many different ways. The images we see become a part of our everyday lives. They not only reflect what is already a part of our culture, but also normalize new behaviors that also...

Michaela Jarrett

Who is responsible for ending sexual assault?

November 6, 2013

It is obvious that many people place the blame on victims for the attacks they have been through. Victim blaming happens consistently for survivors of sexual assault. People ask questions like, “What...

Michaela Jarrett

High school students deserve better sex education.

October 30, 2013

Students deserve better sex education in school. It is a known fact that many sex education programs in US high schools are lacking. They are not only lacking in abundance, but in credibility and...

Michaela Jarrett

Making our campus a better place for everyone

October 25, 2013

There are a lot of restrooms on campus and around Fort Collins that are a single stall. If you don’t know what I am talking about, this means that there are a lot of restrooms that can only have one...

Michaela Jarrett

This Halloween, remember that culture is not a costume

October 18, 2013

Halloween is approaching and there is something that we should all be considering when giving parties themes and picking out our costumes. A popular idea is to dress up as someone from a particular...

Michaela Jarrett

Working toward a better representation of history

October 10, 2013

Most people who have attended public schools in the United States have taken a mandatory history class, or even several of them. We are made to learn about a certain history that is decided by people...

Michaela Jarrett

It’s Relationship Violence Awareness Month

October 2, 2013

We don’t take relationship violence very seriously. There are many things that hold people back from talking about domestic violence and sexual violence. These barriers to communication about something...

Michaela Jarrett

Why you should stop saying the word “slut”

September 26, 2013

There is no doubt in my mind that anyone reading this has heard the word “slut” being thrown around casually. Most of us who identify as women have been called a slut at least once in our lives and...

Michaela Jarrett

California transgender student bill opponents aren’t very inclusive

September 18, 2013

California passed a bill over the summer that requires public schools to let transgender students use the restroom that matches their gender identity, as opposed to their assigned birth sex. This law...

Michaela Jarrett

America should be more involved in keeping LGBT Russians safe

September 13, 2013

With Russia’s anti-LGBT sentiment spiraling out of control, I have to ask myself, what is America doing to help? The terrifying laws in Russia make it unsafe for anyone even suspected of being a part...

Michaela Jarrett

Relationship inclusivity 101

September 4, 2013

Being inclusive when speaking about significant others, yours or others', is an under-recognized civility. I have heard many people get very confused when they hear someone say “partner” in reference...

Michaela Jarrett

If you’re mad, it’s probably your fault

August 30, 2013

There’s a reason that Gay Pride, the Women’s Rights movement, the Civil Rights movement, the Disability Rights movement and many others exist. It’s because these groups of people have historically...

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