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Attendees of the Sister Circle listen as other attendees introduce themselves. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Feminism is more than just a word

Kierstynn King September 27, 2019

"Feminism is kind of a tricky subject for some people because of the stereotype and how it's portrayed in the media," said Haylee Oyler, a WSU Women's Center education and empowerment assistant. "It's...

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Women’s Center and LGBT Resource Center unite

Kierstynn King September 13, 2019

The Women's Center and LGBT Resource hosted their first joint open house in celebration of their new shared space in the Shepherd Union. The event was also co-hosted by the Nontraditional Student Center...

Her story, told

Her story, told

Ally Nelson January 26, 2019

“Black Herstory” Month intends to do what its name would suggest: tell her story. Black Herstory Month is a celebration of black women throughout history whose stories have been forgotten. Weber...

Human rights activists held flags in support during the march. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost) Photo credit: Kelly Watkins

Championing change, enacting equality

Danya Gil January 20, 2019

Women and allies rallied to raise awareness, embrace diversity and empower future generations during Utah’s third annual Women’s March on Jan. 19 at the Utah State Capitol. As women’s...

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Creating a space where feminism can flourish

Joe Traub October 17, 2018

The Weber State University Women's Center is defining what it means to be a feminist through its "Sister Circle" series, which launched Oct. 15. Over the course of a two-hour discussion, participants...

Oprah Winfrey: a pioneer for black women

Oprah Winfrey: a pioneer for black women

Briana Whatcott July 25, 2017

Now, it’s not everyday a 13-year-old runs home to watch Oprah Winfrey. But growing up in Utah, I longed to see people who looked like me. I’ve never met Oprah, but she has had such an impact...

Alexandria Scott attended the Womens Center discussion about feminism on Thursday, September 22. (Dalton Flandro/ The Signpost)

A first taste of the Third Wave

J. Michaela Funtanilla September 25, 2016
Women's Center helps expose students to feminism through Generation F*: Feminism 101 workshops.

Feminism in the video game community

Jess Wright October 28, 2015

The explosion makes you jump internally, but with a flick of your thumbs on the joysticks, the avatar on the screen leaps to the left with superhuman speed. Within minutes, the battle is over, and you...

Mormon feminism not an impossibility

October 9, 2014

"Feminism" is a word that is often looked down upon. It is a belief that is swept under the rug and considered taboo. However, I am not afraid to say it. I am a feminist. When asked if I am a feminist,...

An 8-bit Conversation: Misogyny in geek culture

September 2, 2014

On May 23, 2014 a man by the name of Elliot Rodger decided to go on a killing spree because the beautiful women of the University of California, Santa Barbara would not give him the time, attention...

Guerrilla Girls critique ineqality in art

September 12, 2013

In the packed Lindquist Lecture Hall of the Kimball Visual Arts Building, two women wearing gorilla masks spoke about the lack of equality for women and ethnic groups in the art world. To begin their...

Simonson Says: Answers to your politely posed concerns about feminism

July 1, 2013

I've addressed the negative misconceptions about feminism in this column before, but that time, I mostly just looked at the fact that it is perceived negatively and suggested that maybe people just don't...

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