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An international holiday, Womens Day celebrates all the strong and caring women throughout history.

Women’s History Month: Celebrating International Feminist Icons

Emmanuelle Desmet, Staff Writer Mar 8, 2022

Women’s History Month takes place each March and serves as a celebration of influential women of all backgrounds and nationalities. The powerful, strong women featured below are only some of those who...

In todays modern society with all the accomplishments we have seen, women yearning for a job in a STEM field still face extreme amounts of prejudice just because of their gender.

What is it Like to be a Woman in STEM?

Alejandra Dellano, Staff Writer Mar 26, 2021

From bionic arms to mathematical theorems, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics field offers a world of opportunity for anyone interested in participating. However, because of the remnants...

5 of the Most Influential Women in Sports

5 of the Most Influential Women in Sports

Sam Sommer, CavsTV Staff Mar 22, 2021

In an industry dominated by men, it is much harder for women to show their skills and work with their passions. These exemplary women have shattered the glass ceiling in the sports industry and continuously...

It is about time that intersectionality amongst feminists becomes the new normal.

International Women’s Day: The Importance of Intersectionalism

Lauren Gregorio and Abigail Felan Mar 17, 2021

March 8 is a day designated to commemorate all women who have shattered gender barriers. More importantly, it re-emphasizes that women having the same opportunities as their male counterparts is not as...

This extra cost to feminine products has been dubbed the Pink Tax as it deters women from having easy access to feminine hygiene products.

The Pink Tax: Why are Feminine Products More Expensive?

Alejandra De llano, Staff Writer Mar 10, 2021

The pink tax is defined as expanding a product's value based on gender, typically this rise in price is specific towards products marketed for women. Although the pink tax is not an official tax, it can...

Womens History Month spans throughout the month of March and strives to recognize and celebrate female achievement throughout history.

Important Figures in Women’s History

Leidi-Di Salcedo-Urena, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2021

Women’s History month spans across March and honors the contribution of women in contemporary society. Here are a few influential women whose contributions greatly impacted our society. Ada Lovelace “Religion...

Kamala spoke at the Democratic National Convention to accept her nomination.

Kamala Harris: Ready to Lead as the VP Nominee

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Sep 5, 2020

For the third time in history, a female has been put on the ticket of a major political party in the United States for the vice presidency; for the first time in history, that woman is one of color. Kamala...

As the world celebrates Womens History Month, it is time to reflect on all the powerful, courageous and empowering women that have paved the way for social equality.

Women’s History Month: Feminist Icons Throughout History

Emma Garcia, Staff Writer Mar 9, 2020

Throughout history, many women have fought for equal rights and continue to do so to this day. A few of many things that these iconic women have fought for are the right to vote, their right to bodily...

“On the Basis of Sex” is the story of a milestone case in the history of gender equality.

On the Basis of Sex: the Legal Fight for Equality

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer Feb 5, 2019

Release Date: December 25, 2018 Director: Miriam Leder Starring: Felicity Jones (Ruth Badger Ginsburg), Armie Hammer (Martin D. Ginsburg), Cailee Spaeny (Jane Ginsburg), Kathy Bates (Dorothy Kenyon),...

People gather in Wynwood  for a nonviolent protest

Women’s March: Power to the Polls

Adriana Meijaard, Staff Writer Jan 27, 2018

A year ago, on Jan. 21, 2017, millions of women from all over the United States came together to rally for equality and demonstrate their passion for female empowerment after the election of Donald Trump....

Federal prisons must now provide free feminine products to incarcerated women.

Feminine Products: A “Luxury” Now Free in Federal Prisons

Gabriella Torna, Staff Writer Sep 4, 2017

Women around the world know the extreme necessity of feminine sanitary products when the time of the month hits. Such products have imposed taxes on them making it more expensive and out of reach for women...

Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach crowns Miss France, Iris Mittenaere, as the new Miss Universe.

France Conquers Miss Universe 2017

Kelsy Pacheco, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2017

Our rating: A+ Typically, beauty pageants like Miss Universe are frowned upon and viewed as 'unfeminist' as many think these women are objectified and only chosen for their beauty. But, Miss Universe...

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