Illustration by Andrea Mendez-Ochoa by Jasmine Nguyen “Small, weak, submissive and erotically alluring…eyes almond-shaped for mystery, black for suffering, wide-spaced for innocence, high cheekbones swelling like bruises, cherry lips….she’s fun you see, and so uncomplicated.” What could this quote be describing? A doll? Some cartoon characters? Hello Kitty? No, this quote from a 1990 article […]
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Stop Being Sorry, Woman
By Yesenia Flores Not too long ago, I noticed that women apologize for some of the most unnecessary situations. If you were to stop and pay close attention, you would also recognize that some women say sorry a ridiculous amount of times. I realized I was apologizing far too much after an encounter with an […]
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Hooked on Pronouns
by Angelica Mozol, Social Media Manager In 2020, it’s hard to believe there was a time when everything was either male or female and that was that. Every day there seems to be something new to discover and learn about identities and means of self-expression. Facebook recently added 50 different gender options that offer a […]
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Exhibit Links Past and Present
By Andrea Mendez, Staff Reporter Don’t be fooled by the name of the latest exhibit drawn from the vast material housed in the CSUDH Gerth Archives and Special Collections. “Will the Circle be Unbroken: The Sacred Music of the African Diaspora,” is rooted in the history of the massive Black migration across America from 1940 […]
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Eight Films that Just Vibe with Women
By Jasmine Nguyen, Culture Editor Women’s History Month has quickly arrived, which means you have the whole month of March to respect women, I know a daunting task but! If you have time to spare after that and are looking for some ways to entertain yourself and uplift women’s narratives, these eight films might be […]