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Apple Pie vs. Maple Syrup

Canada is America’s Hat I came to college with a number of misconceptions about our so-called “friendly neighbors” to the north, Canadians. Like the majority of US citizens wise enough to never have crossed the border that separates our thriving community from that vast expanse of empty, frozen tundra, I’d gathered my knowledge about Canada… [Read More...]
Sexploring Human Sexuality

The Indy interviews Dr. Justin Lehmiller Dr. Justin Lehmiller is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard. Dr. Lehmiller conducts research on secret relationships, prejudice and stigma, sexual orientation, and friends with benefits. His website, www.lehmiller.com, was created to share knowledge acquired from scientific studies, rather than personal experience, about the science of… [Read More...]
Sh!t Cosmo Says

It’s all about the circles. In my friend group, the start of a new month means that the latest issue of Cosmopolitan has hit the shelves. We rotate the duties of purchasing what some may deem as the Bible for women, and plan a night to all sit down and take in all of the… [Read More...]
One and the Same

Slam dunks, third base, and tight ends. Athletes are sex symbols. There is no way around it. Whether it be a salacious pondering of Derek Jeter’s perfectly defined forearms, or sexually surmising about Alex Morgan’s long, athletic legs, people think about sex and sports as a cohesive unit. This isn’t the question. The question, rather,… [Read More...]
Pregnant with Ideas

This is what happens when you don’t use protection. Or spellcheck. Sex happens, and that means that sometimes babies happen, too. I have absolutely no idea what it’s like to be pregnant, so I can only assume that it’s exactly like writing a paper (Logic!). Here’s what to expect when you’re expecting a term paper:… [Read More...]
Sex to None

Breaking up isn’t the hardest part. About two months ago, my boyfriend and I broke up. We had met early freshman spring at a party where he was a little drunk and I was mostly sober. He told me I was beautiful and I made fun of his shirt (too tight with a pre-faded, made-up… [Read More...]

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Action! Girls Take Charge

April 23, 2013 by Milly Wang

The Indy reviews the Girls Impact the World Film Festival. What does it mean to be a person? What does it mean to be a girl? Do these two questions warrant different answers? Should they? Prejudice. Stereotypes. … (full post)

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Girl Rising

April 17, 2013 by Albert Murzakhanov

Harvard screens the limited-showing documentary about female empowerment. “Educate a girl, change the world.” On March 8th, International Women’s Day, The Harvard Graduate School of Education presented a … (full post)

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