We need to rethink Women’s History Month
Heidi Cuevas | Opinion Director Every March, we have the chance to learn about women, their struggles and how we can all work together to…
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Everyone should be a feminist
The word “feminism,” obviously derives from “female,” but feminist thought and the feminist movement are not restricted to women. Men can be feminists. In the…
Audrey Arandas: Alumna with a voting mission
Alumna Audrey Arandas wants to get students to sign up and realize their vote really does matter.
Feminism doesn’t advocate matriarchal domination
Now, I am not perturbed or angered at people who advocate for women’s rights or believe in the power of women. Rather, I am bothered that such ideals seem to be only recently recognized and are often misconstrued.
A diverse group of people carry the baton of a century-old movement
“It’s about empowering women and men to make positive systematic changes about issues that are important to women and men,” said Akens, who is also one the University’s leaders in their “It’s On Us” campaign.
Feminism: Power, not truth
Staff writer Alexander Suarez suggests that current generations receive the reactionary feminist spirit of former generations without question, which he thinks isn’t always a good thing.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SCG-MMC President clarifies writ
On March 20, SGC-MMC Presidential candidate Samir Kiran Patel submitted, and The Beacon published a Letter to the Editor, entitled “SGC-MMC Presidential Hopeful feels wrongly accused.
The intention of the Writ is to address issues of violations of SGC-MMC, university and state policy.
As Student Body President and Student Trustee, Mr. O’Keefe is obligated to do all that he can to preserve the integrity and legitimacy of SGC-MMC and the larger SGA.
University Wide Council distributes additional A&S funds
After an increase of 3.5 percent in the Activity & Service Fee, the U-Wide Council reconvened on March 8 to allocate additional funds to several campus organizations. The council deliberated on an additional amount of about $1.5 million.
Budget deliberations postponed at last minute
Campus-specific budget deliberations at both the Modesto Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses were postponed until further notice, according to the Student Government Association.
Florida Student Association opposes bills that take away representation
The Florida Student Association is fighting two bills, HB 931 and SB 1508, that would eliminate the ability for the state-wide organization to appoint their student leader who serves on the Board of Governors.