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Off the Record: gender neutral bathrooms and men who can’t donate blood

This week on Off the Record, Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about the necessity of general neutral bathrooms needed on campus and the men who can't donate blood during the blood...

America’s conversation about sexual assault is disgusting

Rachael Bayuk // October 12, 2018

Don't be persuaded, this is unacceptable behavior.Kevin Jackson, Brett Kavanaugh and Donald Trump have many things in common. But, the most disgustingly profound thing is their recent treatment of survivors....

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Place those hands where we can see them

Karen Limones // October 10, 2018

Since we were kids, there has always been a lack of knowledge on the topic of sexual assault. But without a doubt, it is generally assumed it is done by a man. Given our prevalent cultural understanding...

Protestors made signs on womans rights that were being using outside of the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Protestors speak on women clinics

Rachael Bayuk // October 8, 2018

Outside of the Bell Memorial Union I asked protesters and supporters of the Women's Resource Clinic about their opinions on the legitimacy of the clinic. Rachael Bayuk can be reached at [email protected]...

The cover of Joni Mitchells album Blue. Image courtesy of Reprise Records.

Playlist: 15 essential songs by legendary female singer-songwriters

Natalie Hanson // October 1, 2018

The world of music would never be the same without the female musicians who made waves over the years in a male-dominated industry. Whether they were setting the bar or blazing their own trail, these female...

The Chico Police Department commends the women for using smart tactics during the encounter. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Group of women encounter assault in Downtown Chico

Jacqueline Morales // October 19, 2017

A man pulled out a knife at a group of ladies in Downtown Chico Tuesday midnight. The incident happened on East 4th Street near the City of Chico Council Chambers. A group of ladies walking down the street...

Free the Nipple Movement

The Insignificance of the ‘Free the Nipple’ movement

Nicte Hernandez // October 1, 2016

Multiple protests have taken place throughout the world to show their support for gender equality through going topless in public. Free the Nipple movement has been in the media increasingly since Lina...

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When orgasms are hard to come by

Rachel Reyes and Dongyoung Won // August 30, 2016

In every girlfriend group, you can find five individuals (so to speak) who are all going through many different situations in their lives but what they share most often is the bond between their sex lives. Yes,...

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Hillary doesn’t hinder hope as a woman

Whitney Urmann // August 29, 2016
In what could be the most influential presidential race of the United States, it's important to make sure our bets are in the right places.
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Shame on the slut-shamers

Sam Rios // March 30, 2016
People who shame sexually active woman are acting out of ignorance and not supporting the rights of 21st century women.
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Clothing doesn’t define a woman

Kristina Martinez // October 15, 2015
We are a society obsessed with dressing women to impossible standards.
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Fierce feminism is a must

Elizabeth Ernster // September 13, 2015
Women shouldn't be sitting aside letting messages of their power wash over them. Women should stand up and make the world realize they are relevant.
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