In the intricate landscape of social media, conversations around gender roles and expectations are as diverse and complex as the millions of users that inhabit the online space. In a realm where identities are often constructed and deconstructed, the cyberspace becomes a battleground and sanctuary for discussions on gender and sexuality. Similar to the perspectives […]

International Math Olympiad (IMO) Winners Ever since I was a child I’ve taken a rather quantitatively focused path both in academics and work. I’m not sure where it started – whether it was familial, cultural, community influence, genuine passion, or a mixture. I participated in math competitions, went to a well regarded STEM high school, […]

A lot of the media coverage following the events in Cologneoverlapped with right-wing (and colonial) notions of wild and savage North African men, who only come to Europe to sexually harass the white women. After Cologne, the media helped create a sense of anxiety about the safety of women, which not only focused on women […]

While we were discussing doing gender, it reminded me of the hyper-feminine performance of gender known as drag. Although drag originates from ballroom culture, it has become wildly popularized through the emergence of RuPaul’s Drag Race where drag queens compete in several different challenges over the course of many episodes to determine the Next Drag […]

With the release of Troye Sivan’s new album, Something to Give Each Other, I did as any reasonable person does and I sat down to listen to all ten of the songs and watched the three official music videos currently released all in one sitting. My favorite was “One of Your Girls,” recently released October […]

TW: Mentions of depression, anxiety, reproductive disorders, and suicide as a symptom. If you need support, text HOME to 741-741 for 24/7 free crisis counseling or call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  In April of 2023, I was diagnosed with a condition called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders defines […]

  The legal definition of “sex”, according to Merriam-Webster, is “the state of being male or female. This definition is contingent on social norms and is dependent on what we think is “scientifically” correct. A doctor’s initial perception of a newborn’s genitalia determines their sex for the rest of their lives. Every person is placed […]

In your classic American 2000s high school, there are two genders: cheerleader and football player. From small town stands, to the super bowl, both genders can be seen performing at their highest levels, both aiming towards a singular goal: to win. Football and cheerleading represent all that gender serves to be in the eyes of […]