Podcast: Let’s talk female sex ed

Are extreme sport athletes reckless, or just in pursuit of something greater? Written by Aryonna Willoughby Being relatively new to backcountry skiing, Ryan Leaming struggled with the physicality of the sport and keeping up with his more-experienced peers as they embarked toward Stoneman Couloir, atop Mount Hermann. It didn’t seem…

The reality of facing the heat Written by Jasper Summy The grass was short, the flames were only about six inches tall, and the southern Californian wind was calm that day. Patrick Titus, who was then working as an engineer for the Sequoia National Forest, said these conditions make for…

The women behind Fairhaven’s haunted historical tours Written by Ellie Coberly and Desiree Erdmann A dizzy and unsettling feeling fills the air as Wren Urbigkit and Sara Holodnick relay the chilling stories that lie hidden within the Fairhaven Historic District’s vast history. From grim tales and gruesome deaths, to unnerving…

Three times when I confronted my fears Written by Sophia Heit Jumping out of my seat in fright at the movie theater, spilling popcorn all over the floor — horror is my favorite genre. Yet, when facing my fears in real life, I always run the other direction. Even when…

A deep dive into the reaction to the Roe v. Wade overturn Written by Crystal Tucker Fear, anger and denial. What a way to begin your summer. June 24, 2022 marked a day that no doubt ignited change in the history of the United States: Roe v. Wade, a landmark…

What does end-of-life care look like, really? As I walk up Douglas Avenue, the midafternoon sunlight hits…

Written by Cameron Martinez Every time I see a lesbian film on a streaming service, I think to myself, “Is this going to be soft-core porn or have the worst acting ever? Or both?” Almost always, the answer is both. Why is it so difficult to find a decent lesbian…

Girls are scared and no one is talking about it Written by Michaela Camlin Every day, young girls across the United States are left with many unanswered questions about sex and the changes happening within their bodies. Thoughts are constantly racing. “What is this weird white stuff coming out of…

Dishing up the reality behind veganism and changing your diet Written by Ellie Coberly For many of us, food can be scary. Some might describe the act of eating as comforting, enjoyable or exciting; while others might use words like intimidating, precarious or limiting. …