Ariel Kravitz

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Undefined: A conversation with Susan Bennet

Susan Bennet, a St. Louis-based freelance photographer and blogger, decided to do something after she found herself reading a sexist article.

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Always “on”: The never-ending social media performance

Social media platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and others make it so that our performance never ends.

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Seven reasons why you should go see Jackson Katz this week

With a viral TED talk, multiple books and the creation of a bystander prevention program under his belt, Jackson Katz has dedicated his life to educating others on the dangers of gender violence and how to prevent it.

While it may be that point in the semester when midterms are piling up, essay deadlines are approaching and problem sets seem like they will never end, don’t allow those worries to make you miss hearing Katz speak at Graham Chapel on Thursday.

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Using activism in moderation following the Emory protests

As November 2016 nears, the political climate on campus is going to escalate: there may not be protests or loud political opinions now, but there will be soon.

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The F-Files: What to tell those who aren’t feminists

If you’re like me—which means you’re uncomfortable and awkward in social situations—you probably know how difficult it is to come up with a good comeback during conversation. This is most frustrating when the conversation actually matters—when someone is attacking a subject dear to your heart and you cannot, for the life of you, come up with a counterargument.

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The F-Files: A conversation with the lone woman on Student Union Exec

A conversation with Amelia Fong, the newly elected Vice President of Public Relations for Student Union executive board.

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The comfort of failure

It’s that time of year: rejection season. Across the country, high school seniors are beginning to hear back from their top choices. But these aren’t the only students getting rejection letter upon rejection letter; here at Washington University, those letters are all too familiar.

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The F-files: Is makeup oppressive or empowering?

I will always be the first to admit that I absolutely love makeup. When I was younger and had more time to waste, I would play with colors and contours until nearly half of my face was covered with eyeliner. I have far too many embarrassing photos of myself attempting (and failing) to look like Kesha and Lady Gaga.

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Modern chivalry versus modern sexism

My mother taught me a few things about the way a man should treat me. He should hold the door open and always let me go first. If he walks in front of you as the waitress takes you to the table, that’s how you know a relationship is doomed.

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The pressure to be undecided at a liberal arts university

Not too long ago, young people went to college to become more educated, plain and simple. That goal hasn’t changed, but the purpose of this education has morphed over time. Before, students studied in a particular field so that they would be ready for a career in that field. Now, students go to college hoping to figure out what they want to do.

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