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How the GOP War on Women Abuses the Bill of Rights

By: Lindsay Cogdill The news has been on fire lately with the GOP’s war on women.  I know many people view that phrase as derisive and even an exaggeration, but I think it truly is a war. Throughout history, religion …

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Equal Sex Prepares for V-Day Event

By: Hilary Lawch This month, Hood’s Equal Sex organization will put on two productions of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer” as part of the V-Day

How to Defend Yourself

By: Lindsay Codgill This is not my usual type of column – normally I cover more political themes. However, I consider protecting oneself from assault and harassment to be

Being a Proactive Young Voter in 2012

By: Lindsay Cogdill I’ve been following the Republican primaries (as I write, only Iowa and New Hampshire have voted) for the last few weeks and thinking about something interesting:

National Politics: Reflections on the Current President

By Lindsay Cogdill The past four years have been difficult for many Americans, between an economic recession, two wars, and the raging extreme partisan politics in Congress.  No one

Provost Drafts Adjustments to Release Time; Some Faculty Concerned

By: Catherine Collins Hood’s course release policy, which allows professors a decreased courseload when holding a leadership position, is currently under revision by Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner, provost and vice-president

Commentary: How Occupy Wall Street Reflects Reality and Patriotism

By: Lindsay Cogdill In the matter of one month, Occupy Wall Street has gone from a few people wondering “What are those hippies camping out inNew Yorkfor?” to a

From the Editor: Successful Student Petition

By Hilary Lawch Among many of the new improvements onHoodCollege’s campus this semester was the installation of a take-out meal program, brought to us by the Aramark dining services. Many

Comparing GOP Nominees

By Lindsay Cogdill The Republican presidential nominees are engaging in a game we all remember from the middle school lunchroom: one-upping.  They’re trying to out-conservative each other.  As soon

Why feminism is relevant in 2011

By Lindsay Cogdill Lindsay Cogdill When I tell people I’m a feminist, I often get this response: “Women are already equal. That’s why we have so many laws and everything.”