The Problem With Saying “I’m Not Like Most Girls”
“I’m not like most girls.” I cringe a little harder every time I hear any variation of this statement. Even worse? Being told, “you’re not like most girls.” Sure, it’s meant to be a compliment, but...
View ArticleWhy Women’s Studies Classes Should Be Mandatory In College
Gender. Sex. Sexual orientation. The patriarchy. Reproductive rights. Trans rights. Capitalism. Racism. The pay wage gap. Sounds like some pretty heavy and confusing stuff, right? These are all issues...
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The Most Kickass Movie Heroines Of 2015
2015 has been a great year to go to the movies. Not only did we see some amazing record breaking films (looking at you, Star Wars), but we saw some amazing ladies take starring roles in those movies....
View Article6 Bras We Wish Existed
Like any college student on break, I’ve spent the past couple of weeks doing a lot of one thing: watching T.V. And while watching T.V., I have encountered a lot of commercials. Most didn’t leave an...
View ArticleA Quick Breakdown Of How Women Won The Right To Vote
The female experience is one that varies greatly around the world and across cultures and is dictated in part by the freedoms and rights extended to women by different societies. The first country to...
View ArticleFemale Pioneers Of Rock ‘n Roll
We all know that women rock. And these set of women in particular– all of whom have made a longstanding impact on the music world, especially within the boy’s club that was rock music in its early...
View ArticleFor The College Feminist Who Is Feeling Burnt Out On “Girl Power”
Feminism. From the lyrics of Beyonce songs to celebrity headlines to television, this once niche and undiscovered idea has become a hot topic of discussion for girls around the world. With the sudden...
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4 Things More Sexualized In Football Than Ciara’s Dress
On her talk show yesterday, Wendy Williams recently ripped apart the singer, Ciara, for wearing a “revealing” ball gown to perform the National Anthem at the College Football Championship. Williams...
View Article6 Struggles Female Football Fans Know All Too Well
Ladies and Gentlemen, ‘tis the season. Football season, that is. For the next four months, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday are the best days of the week. Once again we have the excuse to wear our...
View ArticleThe Unexpected Way Boy Bands Help Female Friendships
Like most 90s kids, I took immense pride in my cassette collection. My first was *NSYNC’s No Strings Attached album and I couldn’t get enough of it. There was just something about Lance Bass’ blonde...
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the Lala Investigates: What’s It Like To Be Instagram Famous?
Have you checked Instagram today yet? Odds are, you have. Well I have too. And as I scrolled through my explore like days before, I noticed a trend. Well, I actually noticed a few trends including cute...
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A Quick History Of Barbie
If you’ve been on any type of social media over the past couple days, you’ve most likely seen that Barbie and her friends recently got a new look. Mattel recent released three new Barbies; you can get...
View ArticleThe Feminist Hip-Hop Playlist Every College Girl Needs
Women make up approximately 50.8 percent of the population in the United States, yet in 2010, there were only three female rappers signed to major labels. Oftentimes in music, especially in mainstream...
View ArticleWhy Do We Constantly Police The Way Women Speak?
I was sitting in class one day, reviewing for a test and no one in my class knew the answer to the question my professor asked. I knew it, but I sat there silently for a few minutes before mumbling, “I...
View Article22 Quotes That Will Change The Way You Think About #Feminism
Sometimes you just need a late night computer binge session to get inspiration pumping and your creative juices flowing. We believe it’s the deep corners of the internet that bring ultimate...
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Hey World, Stop Telling Us “Smart Is Beautiful”
Smart is awesome. Smart is powerful. But smart is not beautiful. Hear me out. Obviously, phrases like “smart is beautiful” are meant to be empowering for girls and women. I believe girls should be...
View ArticleWhy Are We So Afraid To Label Ourselves As Feminists?
Did you hear that? She just said the F-word. No, not THAT F-word, but a different F-word. The F-word that is constantly being thrown around in the media. You know what I’m talking about. Feminist. Some...
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15 Twitter Accounts For The College Feminist
The conversation surrounding feminism has ramped up a ton in past years. Luckily, young people today have grown up with technology and a constant flow of ideas, fostering an increasingly accepting...
View ArticlePutting The “Is Cheerleading A Sport?” Debate To Rest
This $h!t is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!! Let’s get real. This “cheerleading is not a sport” talk is so exaggerated, so outdated and needs to be put to rest. If we’re being technical here, there are two...
View Article3 Kickass Feminist Authors Who Were WAY Ahead Of Their Time
It’s 8 am and you stumble into your English classroom more of a caffeinated zombie than a college student. Your professor tells you to get out your classic novel and begins to read aloud. Before you...
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