Danielleb

LATEST ARTICLES ( 72 )

• Time to Move On

  I'm not going to lie - it feels really weird to be writing this right now. I haven't posted for nearly half a year so blogging feels almost unnatural, which is... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Faces of Feminism

  

  I can't believe this day has finally come - I'm proud to present The Faces of Feminism! This project is the product of many months of planning, advertising,... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Yes, Yes, I'm Still Alive!

  

  I can't believe it's been over a month since I've posted anything. I knew Senior Year would be tough, but not this tough! Between homework, clubs, and worrying... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Happy Birthday, Dad

  

  Today would've been my dad's 47th birthday. We went to the cemetery today and put flowers and balloons by his grave. I hope he liked my rendition of 祝你生日快乐... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Studio Art Project #2: Person (Well, Kind Of)

  

  Another piece drawn with a regular mechanical pencil and completed the day before it was due (see Studio Art Project #1). Our job was to draw a person,... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 ART & DESIGN, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Studio Art Project #1: Still Life Objects

  

  Since I'm enrolled in AP Studio Art this year I thought it would be cool to post some of my projects. This first one isn't my best, but hey, I whipped it up... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 ART & DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• My First "Last" Day of High School

  "Today is my first last day of high school. I'm a senior now." That's what everybody's been saying on Facebook, so I figured I'd join in. I'll be leaving in... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• My Problem With "Maggie Goes On A Diet"

  I discovered Maggie Goes On A Diet during one of my morning rituals (I tend to start my days with a cup o' joe and a few interesting Yahoo! articles). Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Powerpuff Girls: "Equal Fights" Episode

  

  As an early-90's baby The Powerpuff Girls used to be an important staple in my cartoon diet. Up until a few nights ago I hadn't seen the show in years, but by... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Feminist Findings in Lady Gaga's Newest Album

  

  When it comes to Lady Gaga, the biggest name in pop music (and arguably the world) today, my feelings are very much in tune with what Noelle Williams had to... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Interview With Sophie Rae, the Lead Singer/Guitarist of "Care Bears on Fire"...

  

  Photo by Jess Norton Sophie Rae is the lead singer/guitarist of Care Bears on Fire, a pop-punk band with serious feminist undertones. But when she's not... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• 5 Perspectives on the Recent Birth Control Ruling

  

  Imagine how happy I was to find this message sitting in my inbox Monday morning: Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Feminist TV Club: Commander in Chief

  

  One of my feminist/blogger friends had the rather smashing idea of starting a weekly Feminist TV Club! Check out what she has to say about it; hopefully you'll... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• I Wish They'd "Take It All Off" the Internet

  

  I found this gem whilst randomly site-surfing the other day. The composition was just too perfect; I had to take a screen-shot. I like to call it: "The Left is... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• "Because You Think Being A Girl Is Degrading"

  

  (Above) Do androgynous models catch flack for rocking the very concept of gender binary to its core? Well, if they do, they're probably too busy making snow... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The "R" Word (By Randi S.)

  

  This piece was written by Randi S., and also appears on her blog The Radical Idea. Randi is an activist, writer, and student of international women's... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How Do You Feel About NY's Same-sex Marriage Ruling? Submit Your Opinion to the...

  

  I'm guessing you've already heard the fantastic news: "[New York] lawmakers voted late Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, making New York the largest state... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Life Lesson: Always Love Yourself First (By Natalia K.)

  

  This article was submitted by Natalia K., a Drama major with serious passions for "theatre, acting, films, feminism, food, traveling, and Starbucks." Check her... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 DEBATE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Feminist Essay Contest

  My friend Talia runs a fabulous blog called Star of Davida (the title's a tribute to her dual love for feminism and Judaism). Like many of us teens who will soo... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Sage Adderley (Sweet Candy Distro) Interview

  

  Andrew Jacobs is a writer for Stuck In The Past, a "90's hardcore webzine" dedicated to reviving (or, at least, blogging about) music that has since faded from... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 CURRENT, DEBATE, WOMEN'S ISSUES