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Ask Ali: Ocasio-Cortez’s rise on social media
Image: “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez” by daddyodilly via Flickr Since the 2018 midterm elections occurred in early November, several Congresspeople have made a splash...
Ask Ali: is feminism just for girls?
On Nov. 12, 2018, an article was published on CNN in which the prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, stated he is “absolutely” a feminist. He informed the reporter that his...
Ask Ali: how do we stand in solidarity with victims of...
Discomfort is oftentimes the precursor for stigma. When a situation arises that shatters our feelings of safety and ease, that discomfiture is often met with a fairly large amount...
Ask Ali: what is It’s On Us?
Advocacy is defined by Merriam Webster as “the act of supporting a particular cause or proposal.” With so many amazing organizations and groups nationwide, it is easy to be an...
Ask Ali: How do I survive midterms?
Since this Monday marks the ninth week of the semester, we students find ourselves in the trenches of what is arguably the second most stressful time of the semester: midterms...
Ask Ali: campus questions
West Chester University is a campus that provides an innumerable amount of things for its students. There are lots of places to eat, tons of options for residence and a seemingly...
Ask Ali: What should I know about breast cancer?
October is a month known for its color. From the bright orange pumpkins to the warm yellow and red leaves, this month is far from dull. But aside from all of the classic autumnal...
Ask Ali: What’s going on with Kavanaugh?
If you’ve paid any attention to any major news sources in the last few weeks, you might know that our country and, more specifically, the branches of our government, have some...
Letter from the Editor
Dear West Chester University, After a semester’s worth of research, planning and dedication, Celine Butler’s piece on sexual misconduct at West Chester University has reached the...
The importance of voting
If you were one of the many, many people who did not vote for Donald Trump, you’ll agree that the presidential election of 2016 felt somewhat like a hurricane. It caused chaos...
The call to support sexual assault victims
There is simply no room for argument when it comes to the fact that we are facing a global crisis regarding sexual assault. From the President of the United States expressing his...