Those like me who are fighting to end sexual harassment and assault in K-12 schools and on college campuses across our country have lost a committed ally in the fight. Daisy Coleman was a sexual assault survivor-turned advocate. Coleman was just 14 in 2012 when she alleged that she was sexually assaulted by Matthew Barnett, … Continue reading
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COVID-19 Won’t Stop the Momentum, “Hire Her Back”
Part of my Reel Mamas Chicago Fellowship was writing articles for inclusion on their website. Reel Mamas Chicago is an organization helping women break in to and succeed in the film industry. This article was published on the Reel Mamas Chicago website on July 28. You may read it there or here. There is no … Continue reading
Title IX Is Under Attack And It’s Students Who Will Suffer The Most
On June 23, 1972, Title IX became law. Forty-eight years later, its letter and spirit are under assault by the Trump administration. I am joining SSAIS in their fight against these harmful changes, and I hope you’ll join me. SSAIS is determined to uphold K-12 students’ right to an education free from sex discrimination, despite … Continue reading
As Protesters Flood the Streets – It’s Time to Educate Ourselves
This article was just published on Her Campus. You may read it here or on the Her Campus website. No words I can think of correctly encapsulate the magnitude of the emotions I have felt this past week—how devastated I am, how ashamed I am, and how desperately I want to change our system. A … Continue reading
Watch This Webinar: Sexual Assault & Harassment on School Campuses
When JWA approached me about doing a webinar to educate viewers on the facts of sexual assault and harassment on school campuses, I was so happy to participate. Since 2014, I have been actively working to inform as many students as possible about this threat that no one is talking to students about. Here’s what … Continue reading
Who Let the Dogs Out? The Patriarchy, Apparently.
This is my latest article published on Her Campus. You may read it on the Her Campus website or here. When I was putting together my playlist titled “Harness Your Woman Power,” the song “Who Let he Dogs Out” did not make the cut. Actually, since the song has been ranked on worst songs of … Continue reading
Movie Theaters Amidst Coronavirus
Here’s my latest article published on Her Campus. You may read it here or on the Her Campus website. 2020 has not been a kind year to movies. Even before COVID-19, box office grosses have been the worst they’ve been in awhile, leading people to question whether or not movie theaters would be around for … Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide to Sticker Art
This is my latest article published on Her Campus. You may read it on the Her Campus website or here. There is nothing like being in the library and seeing someone sitting at a table with the coolest stickers on their computer. Laptop sticker art is so satisfying, but it can be really hard to … Continue reading
Abortion Rights Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
Here’s my most recent article published on Her Campus. You may read it here or on the Her Campus website. As COVID-19 continues to take the United States by storm, there is one unintended consequence that no one saw coming. Government officials and activists who are antiabortion are seeing the coronavirus outbreak as an opportunity … Continue reading
Becoming My Own Barista
Here’s my latest article published on Her Campus. You may read it on the Her Campus website or here. Going to a coffee shop and studying with friends is one of my favorite parts of being in college. And with classes being online and everyone practicing social distancing, I miss my study dates. But then … Continue reading
