As division is a prominent issue in our society particularly among women, gender division is often overlooked and not taken seriously. A workshop titled “You Go Girl: Building Communities Rather Than Division” was held in the Lower Commons on April 11 to inform the CSUSB community about struggles that women face. Therapist Gwendolyn Brower-Romero presented the workshop as part of the Counseling and Psychological Services Spring 2018 Wellness Workshops. One of the struggles women face is from other women who feel the need to constantly compete with and criticize them in everything they do. According to the Counseling and Psychological Services website, the … [Read more...] about Women and Division
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Time of the month
Each month, Mother Nature curses women with a menstrual cycle, but there are ways to make a period less dreadful. Depending on irregularity and birth control use, a woman's period normally lasts about two to seven days and comes along each month. Along with a menstrual cycle comes many side effects such as moodiness, abdominal cramping, bloating, food cravings, breast tenderness, headaches, fatigue and acne breakouts. With all of this going on in a woman's body, the last thing on her mind is the thought of exercising. However, just a 30-minute workout during a period can help relieve some of those annoying period-related symptoms. Most women would agree that working out or playing … [Read more...] about Time of the month
The Panza Monologues
By Erika Aguilar |Staff Writer| The San Manuel Student Union Theatre presented its first play, “Panza Monologues", on March 3, organized by the Women’s Resource Center (WRC). The play is based on the book, "The Panza Monologues,” written by Virginia Grise and Irma Mayorga. It is a solo performance based on women’s stories about their panzas, which means “bellies” in English. The book features Chicanas speaking with humor and honesty about their stories, including their panza. The panza represents as a symbol, revealing the truths about their experience with life, love, abuse, living conditions, obstacles and political concerns. The monologues are a combination of comedy and … [Read more...] about The Panza Monologues
Women’s March in Los Angeles
By Brittanie Gutierrez |Staff Writer| Activists and protesters gathered in the streets of Downtown Los Angeles to take part in the historic Women's March on Jan. 21. Los Angeles was just one of many cities that held the march, which originated in Washington D.C. The march started from Pershing Square and would have lead up to City Hall but due to the amount of protesters, the march split up and took over many blocks in the City of Angels. According to the Women's March LA Twitter page, an estimated 750,000 people attended. Women's reproductive rights, immigration, LGBTQ support and human rights were some of the motives behind thousands of people walking. "I've always been … [Read more...] about Women’s March in Los Angeles
Women belong in the Resistance
By Brittanie Gutierrez |Staff Writer| I have always been passionate about women's rights; I've always wanted to let people know that my rights were not for negotiation. I never imagined marching next to others with the same emotions, fears and hopes. So when Women's March Los Angeles was formulating, I knew I wanted to take part of it. Being a woman devastated and afraid of the future of my rights, I deemed it vital that I went to this march; it was not an option—I had to go. The morning of the march, I knew nothing but good things were going to happen. After the first stop on the Metrolink, I knew this movement was going to be big; the train had reached maximum capacity … [Read more...] about Women belong in the Resistance
PR (Fall 2016) Week 06, Draft our Daughters
By Tricia Kang |Staff Writer| Under the Senate defense bill, passed on November 1, women turning 18 on or after January 1, 2018, would be forced to register for Selective Service (SS), as men must do now. "As a person who believes in equality, if I had to do it to then I would do it. Having no problem living in the U.S. as we want equal rights we should equality in both men and women including the military," said Betzy Aceves, a CSUSB Cadet Company Commander. Currently, U.S. law requires most male citizens and immigrants between the ages 18 to 25 to register in the SS system. The failure to register could result in the loss of various forms of federal aid, pell grants, and other … [Read more...] about PR (Fall 2016) Week 06, Draft our Daughters
Poppin Newz
Tamar no longer keeps it REAL Tamar Braxton was blindsided and fired from “The Real” daytime talk show. The host posted a cryptic message online on May 21 about being “stabbed in the back”. Reasons for her departure vary from having Diva antics to not testing well with research focus groups. NikeLab x Olivier Rousting Nike has collaborated with Balmain designer, Olivier Rousting. Nike unveiled the sportswear line on May 23, including photographs of Rousting and Cristiano Ronaldo. The line is black and gold, inspired by European football and set out to be released on June 2. Professor Angelina Jolie Actress, Angelina Jolie is set out to teach a class on violence against women. On … [Read more...] about Poppin Newz
Makeup for self-enjoyment
By Destiny Guzman |Staff Writer| I love makeup; therefore, I wear it! It is like art on your face. However, sometimes I catch myself wearing it for others. Some women wear makeup in order to impress men, but I believe that it is more fulfilling to wear it for yourself. Doing something in order to impress others or for a chance that they might like you is not a healthy way of thinking. "In today’s society we have so much pressure to have to look a certain way," said student Alexandra Winner. People will like you if you are who you are. If wearing makeup is something that you enjoy, then that is part of who you are. Some people think that by wearing makeup, you are hiding behind a mask, … [Read more...] about Makeup for self-enjoyment
Weightlifting for Women
By Jacob Strangis |Staff Writer| Some female students at CSUSB do not believe weightlifting is a fitness necessity for women. Weightlifting is viewed by some, as either intimidating or as something that is masculine and could potentially hinder their feminine appearance. When a small sample of female students were asked if they lifted weights on a regular basis, all of them said, “no.” “I associate weightlifting with muscle mass and bulkiness,” said student Angelica Ramos. There is a clear assumption that muscle growth on women is potentially “unattractive” or “manly” and that cardiovascular exercises are all that is needed to achieve and or maintain a desirable … [Read more...] about Weightlifting for Women
Womens History Month
By Erendy Torres |Staff Writer| March is Women's History Month. It is the month in which we honor all the humanitarian and memorable women who have made a difference and fought for equal rights. Notable women who are often mentioned are Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, but all women are celebrated during this month. More specifically, March 8 is the globally recognized "International Women's Day." "International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for celebrating accelerating gender parity," as stated on the website InternationalWomensDay.com. The … [Read more...] about Womens History Month