Gender dominated majors have no place in higher education
Ruth Santana | Contributing Writer No matter how much we try to fight it, gender prejudice follows us everywhere. Out-of-date stereotypes still affect how women…
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FAQ: A Peek Into a Trans Life
Nathan Nayor/Staff Writer Oftentimes, we hate what we do not understand, and this often extends to minority groups, especially transgender people. While life as a…
New Study Reveals Gay Behavior Is Caused By Genetics And Environment
By: Samantha Garcia / Staff Writer A study published by Science magazine–the largest of it’s kind to date– examined the genetics of same-sex behavior and…
Women should feel comfortable enough to propose to men
by Eliandro Ramirez Chang/ Contributing Writer Ten years ago, the notion of a female president was impossible. Today we live in a world which a…
Women are finally breaking through gender roles
Gabriella Pinos/Assistant Entertainment Director Whenever I think of traditional female roles, I’m reminded of the 1998 movie “Pleasantville.” In the film, Toby Maguire and Reese…
FIU ADVANCE trains faculty members how to be active bystanders
By: Patricia Menendez/Assistant News Director The University’s Bystander Leadership Program has entered its second semester of workshops that aim to educate STEM and Social…
Homecoming is a time for inclusivity, regardless of gender
Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer When I was growing up, I looked at homecoming with disdain. Movies from my childhood led me to believe that it…
Children should be excluded from gender-related rhetoric
Eduardo Alvarez/Contributing Writer When we break new ground in terms of gender representation, children should be completely left out. Not only because, as a general…
Gender non-conforming student speaks about her experience
By Melissa Muiznieks If someone were to come out as transgender or gender conforming 20 years ago they’d be looked at strangely. The discussion of…
Sexism in the media hinders growth
By Megan Mosquera Objectification of gender has been present throughout time and can be seen in most pieces of art. Gender has always become an…