The year of the woman starts now
Melanie Nunez, highlights contributor
March 22, 2019
An unexpected rush of female dominance has swept across the nation, implementing itself in all fields - from politics to Hollywood to businesses. The common trend of 2018 was a record number of women holding positions of power, which is now referred to as the “pink wave.” At least 110 female officials h...
A Run for History: Boston Marathon 2018
Ana Capiro, Spanish Editor
April 19, 2018
The 122nd Boston Marathon proved to be a race led by strong female athletes. Five years after the tragic bombing, the city of Boston and runners everywhere have grown stronger and more fearless. Over 30,000 participants lined up on Apr. 16 this year, all showing their endurance and courage by braving...
France Conquers Miss Universe 2017
Kelsy Pacheco, Staff Writer
February 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 discredits this stereotype as the panel of judges carefully choose one of the 86 women representi...
The Pink Tax
Olivia Pelaez, Staff Writer
January 24, 2016
Not many consumers realize or question why products marketed towards women are typically more expensive than those marketed for men. This phenomenon is known as the pink tax, and it may be defined as the elevated pricing on selected items geared towards females while similar or identical produ...
Should There Be a Woman on the $10 Dollar Bill?
Olivia Pelaez, Staff Writer
December 14, 2015
Recently, there has been controversy over whether or not a woman should be featured on a U.S. bill. Already, petitions supporting the face of a woman on U.S currency have been created. Some say that women on the face of money will be one step closer towards gender equality. This past July, the Treasurer...
“She’s the Man”
Robert DeDonatis, Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
Women that play sports are usually judged because of their gender. However, some women strive to break those stereotypes by showing everyone that they are gifted at the sport they love playing. Women are just as capable as men and should be recognized for their abilities in the same manner that men...
The Marginalization of Women in STEM
Maria Estrada, Spanish Editor
September 11, 2014
Throughout the course of history, it has been self-evident that women have been oppressed and submitted to domesticity. We sit through endless history lessons and learn about the way men have shaped this world, or how male figures have constructed the democratic principles upon which our country is ba...
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Audrey Simon is an incoming freshman in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. She loves running and cooking. She has an interest in Chemistry,...
