Well-Intended Sexism?

I recently came across “Enigma,” a spoken word piece by Dave Anders-Richards that has been getting widespread praise from the community because it protests the sexual objectification of women. Although his thoughts are not the most profound, I agree with his general message until about two minutes in, when he addresses his male peers by […]

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Fallen Princesses: Beyond “Happily Ever After”

Source: dinagoldstein.com (via) Happy Halloween! Or, should I say, welcome to the time of year when we discuss problematic  costumes and, obviously, Mean Girls. I used to think that this was as far as the conversation would go. However, I was recently directed to Diana Goldstein’s Fallen Princesses. (To see all of the images at once, try here.) […]

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Whose Objectified and Sexualized Body Is It Anyway?

  On July 16th, 2013, Whose Line Is It Anyway? came back to television to the excitement of viewers everywhere. The show had been off air since 2007, so its return was a noteworthy event. I sat in anticipation, one of 2.92 million viewers, as the new host welcomed the audience to Whose Line Is […]

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Welcome

I was attempting to explain the importance of visibility during one of our blog’s staff meetings last week, when one of our snarkier (and much-loved) bloggers pointedly reminded me that our magazine was, after all, entitled [in]Visible. I laughed it off after a rather pregnant pause; however, it reminded me that despite working with [in]Visible […]

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Reflections Upon Graduation

Below are some reflections on my time at Scripps College: a list of grievances that I would like the Scripps community to be mindful of, a list of wonderful related experiences I’ve had at this college to show my gratitude for my four years here, and a list of dreams and ways to resolve issues […]

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The Invisibility of (queer) Women

Vivienne Muller discusses the male-centered discourse within the queer community and its focus on privileged individuals at the expense of women and non-binary identities.

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Getting Girls in Sports: Keeping Her in the Game

Kacey Jones chronicles the benefits of sports for women and girls and details the efforts made to keep young girls engaged in athletics.

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Why I’m Proud to Go to Scripps College: Responding to Stereotypes Associated with Women’s Colleges

In response to the CMC Forum’s article about the role of women’s colleges in perpetuating the gender gap, Gretchen Allen created a series of portraits to showcase our badass students.

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At a Glance: The Adventures of Two Globetrotting Scripps Students

Meet Georgia Macy and Katie Evans, two Scripps students who share their exciting experiences abroad in Kenya, Tanzania, Germany, and South Korea.

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Cultural Appropriation at College: The Secret Life of Tomorrow’s Leaders

Rachel Grate looks at the divide between what we learn in the classroom and how we act in society as well as our potential to bring negative stereotypes into the prestigious positions we might someday hold.

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