One of the first thoughts that can sprout from one’s mind when the concept of “activism” is mentioned ranges from social reform and the breaking-down of stigmatized notions. But many wouldn’t otherwise mention the fact that there are countless historic figures in the sports world who have previously taken great strides in changing the landscape of…[Read more]

Lysistrata is a Greek comedy written by Aristophanes that talks about women taking control of their bodies and abstaining from sex in order to end the Peloponnesian War. Women from Athens, Sparta, and all parts of Greece came together despite their differences because they wanted to stop the needless killing of their brothers, sons, and husbands.…[Read more]

Throughout the past centuries, the symbolism and representation of the veil have been distorted through the passages of time. Some believe that the earliest known use of the veil was within the dawn of Mulsim empires when, in fact, they were commonly worn in societies as early as Ancient Greece. Here, the veil signified a woman’s conservatism,…[Read more]

Gatherings of queer Americans in the late twentieth century were notably electrifying events; colorful “pride” marches in cultural hubs like New York City and San Francisco largely defined the character of the queer community. However, with the rise of the American AIDS crisis, marches shifted gears in both tone and purpose; subsequently, a cu…[Read more]

I feel like activism has not played a very active role in academia for me up until this class. This is the first time I’ve had to look into myself and think about what matters to me in real life and apply it to school. I wrote my first essay for Professor Moy’s class about misguided, or profit-driven, activism, and whether or not it was valid in a…[Read more]