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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...