Tag: women

Simple, Natural Cramp Relief

Getting your period over the holidays is the worst. Lucky for us, scientists have studied some of our favorite cold-weather beverages and discovered that they actually relieve cramps. Um, yes please. Check out our holiday guide to warm and cozy cramp... read more

An Open Letter to the Women of Ann Arbor

Being a women is a blessing, a curse, a triumph and a toil. Every woman has moments of joy that are unique to us: giving birth to a child, building unbreakable bonds with other women, triumphing over stereotypes we’ve won over, reveling in the unique beauty of our bodies, and more. But in the... read more

How to become the woman you’re supposed to be in college

They say that college is more than attending lectures and taking exams. Most people will tell you that college is a place, and more so, a time, to find yourself and figure out who you want to be. As women, we have the opportunity to capitalize on so many opportunities and experiences that lead... read more

The aftermath of the Trump comments: Is political correctness about women important?

Just over a week ago, ten republican candidates took the stage to begin the first debate of the 2016 presidential election. Donald Trump, who was at the time polling the strongest among republican voters, found himself faced with a question from moderator Megyn Kelly about his language towards women... read more

Women: Together

As women, we face a hailstorm of obstacles that are unique to us; pressure to fit into a particular body image, professional biases, balancing motherhood with career, the likelihood of abuse and more. There are organizations and movements aimed at fighting back against many of these obstacles.... read more

The Swift/Minaj Feud: What’s the Bigger Picture

If you’ve been on Twitter in the last week, you’ve probably seen many tweets about drama between Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj. Following the announcements for nominations for the VMAs, Nicki took to Twitter to share her frustration that her hit “Anaconda” was not nominated for Video of... read more

I Am a Woman

Some days you just have to have a playlist that reminds you that all of your womanly powers make you a “superhero” capable of changing the world. This is that playlist. “Girl in a County Song” Maddie & Tae “We ain’t a cliché. That ain’t no way to treat a lady.” For all... read more

4 Ways to Own being a Woman in the Workplace

If you’re a woman in the workplace or a woman looking tostart a career, you’ve probably experienced some unique challenges of being a woman in the professional world. Some of these challenges inhibit us from reaching our full potential. More and more, we’re seeing women becoming leaders in... read more