Women’s History Month has roots in America’s Women’s Suffrage Movement and serves as a time to honor women’s accomplishments and consider the history of women’s rights. The 19th century saw a rise in the movement, defined by powerful support for the right to vote. On March 8, 1857, a group of women from textile factories…
Becoming Bejeweled: Taylor Swift, Body Image, and My Daughter’s Inspiration
“This is the moment of truth,” I said, peering at my husband in the passenger seat. Dread and apprehension knotted within me as I continued, “Am I really going into church without my pants on?” From the backseat, my six-year-old daughter, always attentive, joyfully exclaimed, “Of course you are, Momma!” It all started innocently enough,…
Student theater group opens play about women’s anger
A student is directing a play exploring the repressed anger of five women with the same name.
School of Theatre mounts production discussing history, feminism
A student is directing a theatrical production about women in the French Revolution.
Law professor publishes book of feminist law readings
An OCU Law professor is publishing her second book.
Acting student directs feminist adaptation of Greek classic
The School of Theatre’s next Stage II production will put a twist on a classic Greek tragedy with an added feminist element.
Student organizes feminist club inspired by composition class
A group of women on campus are starting a feminist organization called “FEM.”
Feminist art exhibit showcased at Norick Art Center
Take a Seat was curated by Jarica Walsh, an Oklahoma artist, and Trina Kopacka and Cayla Lewis, arts management professionals.
Student organization addresses issues of sexism, prejudice
A new student organization, SASS, which stands for Students Against Sexism in Society, began promoting themselves last month.
Feminism: In all seriousness
I’m afraid people won’t take me seriously. But there are a lot of reasons why feminism isn’t women shouting about trivial problems.
Entertainment news round-up for Apr. 19
Penelope Cruz has joined the cast of Zoolander 2. Ben Stiller confirmed the news via Instagram and Twitter. Cruz joins Stiller and Owen Wilson in the film, which is set to open on February 12, 2016. For more on the project, click here. Josh Trank was a no-show at this weekend’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA….
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 18
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and actor Rob McElhenney will make his directorial and screenwriting debut with Figment. The film will be a action-adventure about a young boy and his family fighting their greatest fears. Legendary Pictures is set to exec produce the movie. For more information on the project, click here. Marvel’s executive vice president of…
