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Bisexual people deserve respect and validation

Rayanne Painter // October 29, 2018

I’m attracted to people regardless of their gender. But no, I don’t want to be in your threesome and I’m certainly not confused about my sexuality.While being heterosexual is the all-time...

Off the Record: Chicoween

This week on Off the Record, Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about the importance of cultural appropriation, consent and out-of-towners during Chicoween. 0:01- Introduction0:07- Topics0:15-...

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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...

Gender inclusive restrooms; we all can do better

Rayanne Painter // October 24, 2018

If you’re reading this, I’m going to make the assumption that you are human. You eat, you drink and if you do both of these things, you will have to dispose of bodily waste.Whether the urge...

Halloween doesn’t have to be scary

Rachael Bayuk // October 24, 2018
Bring a sweater.

Start living in the now

Brooke Martin // October 23, 2018

College students are planning for the future, but might be forgetting about the now.Midterms, grades, internships and careers weigh heavily on college students’ minds. Under all of this stress, it’s...

The scary part of people visiting for Chicoween

Brooke Martin // October 22, 2018
Out of towners coming up on Chicoween, is more of a trick than a treat.

Coming out isn’t always rainbows

Rachael Bayuk // October 21, 2018

Being proud doesn't always mean you have to be loud.Coming out is the removal of a societal mask. The shedding of a false skin. But, dropping these walls isn’t all rainbows and butterflies.We still...

Wildcat on the Street: Plastic can cause gain-weight

Karen Limones // October 21, 2018

Reporter Brook Martin went around campus to ask students if they knew that plastic can be a leading cause to health issues and their opinion on some alternatives students can use.Brooke Martin can be reached...

Blood donors wanted: unless you’re gay

Rayanne Painter // October 21, 2018

When entering the American Red Cross website, a red banner pops up on the top of the screen: Critical Need for Blood and Platelets.Unfortunately for the Red Cross and those who benefit from their donations,...

Feminists respond to meninism

Rachael Bayuk // October 17, 2018

Do we even have to?Meninism started as a joke. It should end as one too.To suggest that the Meninist "movement" is a legitimate and positive thing is ridiculous. They are not revolting against a power...

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....

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