This one is for the ladies. It’s time to talk about the brassiere. If you’re not a lady but have at least one in your life, you should also read this. Believe me, it’s not that awkward. According to a study by Sports Medicine Australia and the Breast Research Australia cited in a January 2014 Health Me Up article titled “How an ill-fitting bra can harm you,” 80 percent of … [Read more...] about Bra-vo, It Finally Fits: Bra Health Advice
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Nicki Minaj Empowers Women
Nicki Minaj’s latest song “Anaconda,” which premiered on Aug. 19 is many things. It’s sexual, wild and butt-filled. But one of the important themes found in the song is one of independence — something that many people may have missed. One of the highlights of the lyrics is that it shows the other side of the story. The males she brings up in the song are only with her for … [Read more...] about Nicki Minaj Empowers Women
‘Re-veiling’ feminism
Being somewhat of a feminist, I have often caught myself complaining about the sexual objectification of women that goes on in the media every day. Women’s bodies and how they should be displayed to the world seem to be a main topic for society today. For the last couple of years, there has been an uproar in the West about the “veiling” going on in non-Western regions. Islam … [Read more...] about ‘Re-veiling’ feminism
Women’s Initiative kickstarts discussion
Senior Sarah Houston held a meeting Friday to commemorate the beginning of a women’s initiative on campus. She said the goal of the initiative is to start discussion about the struggles and benefits of being a woman on campus. Houston said she first got the idea for a women’s initiative when she went home to Washington, D.C. over summer and talked to a friend who heads the … [Read more...] about Women’s Initiative kickstarts discussion
Women’s tennis rallies as one team
Photos by Brandon Scheirman Coming off a decisive 6-1 win against San Diego State on Saturday, women’s tennis shares the secret to a successful season: a team that works together wins. This simple concept is a lot easier said than done. On this nine-girl team there is a lot of star-power, potential, competitive drive and tennis skirts. The Pepperdine athletes come from a … [Read more...] about Women’s tennis rallies as one team
