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Relationships & Self-Esteem

By Christina Tudor • September 29, 2015

I think the theme of this week is going to be healthy relationships. Consider this post to be part II of my last one, which can be found here. In my last post, I mentioned that I used to help facilitate...

“The Hardest Thing in This World Is to Live in It”

By Sarah Pittman, Blogger • September 27, 2015

Mentally ill people may have to fight their thoughts day in and day out, which is more exhausting than others realize. The feelings of being alone in this world can take over your mind as a virus would take over its host cell. The human brain becomes ill and weak and frail until life seems like it is too much to deal with.

Challenge #2: Washed with Water

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • September 27, 2015

Living here also means that we are lucky enough to have constant and clean connections to water. So, let's utilize it! This week, I challenge myself and everyone to drink water as their only beverage.

Avoiding the ‘Freshman 15’ in 2015

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • September 23, 2015

Every post that I make will follow the journey in trying to stay as fit as possible through a time that is difficult for most. Stay strong freshmen: We’re going to make it through.

Bisexual Attraction and the Improper Reaction

By Sarah Pittman, Blogger • September 23, 2015

A major source of stereotyping comes from the sexual orientation of bisexuality. Many people believe that bisexuals are merely “confused” or “greedy,” when in reality it is a matter of attraction... Bisexuality, homosexuality, heterosexuality- it’s all a matter of attraction.

Things You Deserve in a Relationship

By Christina Tudor • September 20, 2015

Last year I helped facilitate programs on healthy relationships for adults with developmental disabilities. Even though I was the one teaching, I felt like I was learning all these healthy relationship...

Challenge: French Fry Free

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • September 20, 2015

For my first weekly challenge, I dare myself and others to stay away from french fries for a whole week. Let’s substitute the oil soaked potatoes for carrots or something!

A Second Glance at the Second Amendment

By Sarah Pittman, Blogger • September 20, 2015

One of the current hot topics of conversation and political agenda is gun ownership. The United States Constitution specifically outlines the right to bear arms in the Second Amendment. It is a basic freedom of American citizens that we are allowed to possess guns for self-defense. Yet, with mass shootings taking place all throughout the country, questions have been raised about guns.

Discovering the Ithaca Farmers Market

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • September 16, 2015

This past Sunday, a few students from the Girlstories Seminar, a friend of mine, Kate Schulman, and I visited the Ithaca Farmers Market.

Chapter 1: Hello World!

By Allison Latini, Blogger • September 15, 2015

Fanny packs, despite American Apparel's best efforts, have been rapidly fading from both the fashion and travel industries. Believe it or not, Money Belts are now in vogue.

Inked in Ithaca: How We View the Tattoo

By Sarah Pittman, Blogger • September 15, 2015

Each individual on this planet has different experiences that guide them through life and make them who they are today. The human body can, in a way, be considered a blank canvas.

My Planned Parenthood Story

By Christina Tudor • September 14, 2015

Christina Tudor shares her Planned Parenthood story in light of the recent attacks against the organization. Her story begins in September 2013 and continues into the present as Planned Parenthood continues to be the catalyst for her activism.