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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

‘The Women’ illuminates women in war | By the Book

Sana Muneer March 19, 2024
Kristin Hannah, the author of “The Nightingale,” takes readers back to the 1960s with her new release, “The Women.” This book illuminates a woman who served as a nurse in the Vietnam War. If you’re interested in reading this book, I’d recommend keeping some tissues nearby.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Menstrual equity in the I AM Bill | Final Girl

Kiana Aftahi December 7, 2023
Having a period is a healthy biological function of the human body. Similar to how our bodies undergo a cycle of eating and processing nutrients, some undergo a monthly shedding of the uterine lining. These are facts. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

There is no real way to “look gay”

Lea Rivel October 26, 2023
Media has often shown society that the way to show that you’re a queer woman (whether that be lesbian, bisexual, pansexual or any other label), is to dress more masculine, carry yourself a certain way or overtly wear rainbow colors. Because of this, people often have a narrow perspective of how we look and dress.
Trans-exclusive feminism is not feminism | Final Girl

Trans-exclusive feminism is not feminism | Final Girl

Kiana Aftahi April 27, 2023
If we want to progress past age-old stereotypes and prejudices, we have to abandon preconceived notions of sex and gender. 
The Gender Affirming Room for Belonging launch party on Nov. 6. The room is in the basement of the George Sherman Union and features makeup, binders and other gender-affirming products for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people to explore and affirm their gender identity. COURTESY OF ELIZABETH NATALIE NG

CGSA Gender-Affirmation Room encourages identity exploration

Sara Creato November 16, 2022
BU's Gender-Affirming Room for Belonging launched Nov. 6 in the GSU basement.
BU students want gender-neutral restrooms on campus

Students call for more gender-inclusive bathrooms on BU campus to accommodate transgender, non-binary community

Zoe Tseng January 20, 2022
Difficulties in finding all-gender bathrooms on campus have made transgender students feel unsafe in the past.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Queerbaiting versus privacy

Lydia Evans November 9, 2021
Accusations of queerbaiting thrown at celebrities like Harry Styles and Billie Eilish bring to light questions of celebrities' right to privacy, while also highlighting how queer aesthetics can be exploited.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: ‘Shadow and Bone’ gives a refreshing take on powerful women

Meredith Varner April 28, 2021
We need more three-dimensional female characters in TV and less “damsel in distress” tropes.
Nancy Hopkins from the film Picture a Scientist

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

Caroline Bowden April 22, 2021
The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: The lack of gender equality in health care is life-threatening

Meredith Varner April 16, 2021
My body and right to health care are dictated by far too many people.
doctor shows test results to a patient

BU hosts symposium on immigrant health care, advocates health equity for all

Yiran Yu April 16, 2021
For World Chagas Day, BU experts spoke at a symposium on the importance of immigrant health care.
child sucks her thumb

Wheelock professors discuss the importance of having conversations about differences with children

Rachel Do April 13, 2021
Wheelock professors spoke about the benefits of teaching kids about diversity early at a Zoom panel.
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