Photo courtesy of SMP Entertainment, Wikipedia During the plight of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the nation is restricted to stay-at-home orders as an act of social distancing and self-quarantine. The country is practically on shut down, and there is uncertainty as to when life will exist beyond the walls of […]
Author: EMILY MELVIN
We should celebrate women all year and promote intersectionality
Photo courtesy of Fotomovimiento, Flickr Women’s History Month has been celebrated every March since 1911. The month-long celebration of female visibility and remembrance for female accomplishments is just another reminder that women are still fighting for gender equality. In addition to Women’s History Month, March 8 is recognized as International […]
Demi Lovato’s new single is empowering and raw
Photo courtesy of Ralph Arvesen, Wikipedia Pop icon Demi Lovato recently released her second single of 2020, “I Love Me,” on March 5, accompanied by an upbeat and powerful music video. As the title suggests, the song is purely about embracing self-love. It can be seen and used as a […]
This year’s Vagina Monologues focus on experiences women encounter
Photo courtesy of Emily Melvin Ramapo’s Women's Center and LGBTQ+ Services presented their fifth annual production of “The Vagina Monologues,” an episodic play by Eve Ensier on the evening of Feb. 28. Students, faculty, friends and family gathered at Sharp Theater in the Berrie Center to watch fellow Ramapo students […]
Harry Styles “Falling” video is raw and personal
Photo courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Wikipedia With the release of the third video off of his sophomore album “Fine Line,” international phenomenon Harry Styles has done it again with a stunning music video for the next single off the album, “Falling.” “Falling” stands out from the rest of the songs […]
Disney criticized for underrepresentation in LGBT+ commuinity
Photo courtesy of N Veenstra, Flickr Disney’s newest Pixar film, "Onward," is set to hit theaters tomorrow. The film has been highly anticipated, as it is filled with characters like elves and other mythical creatures in a fantasy-like world. It includes everything a fan of Pixar movies would want: adventure, family, […]
Top ten women who have shaped the world this past year
Photo courtesy of lindsay neilson photos, Flickr In honor of International Women’s Day, this feels like an apt time to reflect on the beautiful, powerful and inspiring women of our world. These women are constantly pushing for visibility and equality, especially in the world of the arts. The stretch between March […]
Top ten women changing the music industry
Photo courtesy of Cosmopolitan UK, Wikipedia 1. Selena Gomez – RARE Pop Gomez started off the new year with a bang and this album was a major comeback for her. Although the singer thought it might end her career, nervous about what others would think, she received nothing less than […]
Kaitlin Bennett promotes immature and aggressive confrontations
Photo courtesy of Doug For, Flickr After gaining attention on social media in 2018 for her controversial graduation pictures, Kaitlin Bennett, better known as “Gun Girl,” has recently become a hot topic of discussion on the internet. In 2018, Bennett posted photos of herself carrying an AR-10 rifle and her […]
Harry Styles and Lizzo become a dynamic duo
Photo courtesy of Raph_PH, Wikipedia Two of the most popular and successful celebrities in the music industry, former One Direction member Harry Styles and “Truth Hurts” singer/songwriter Lizzo, have recently been taking over the media. Just two months ago, Styles released his second solo album “Fine Line” on Dec. […]