Relationships
Vex And The Verm: A Room Full of Strangers
It’s hard to be happy for others when you’re not. I am used to it at this point, though it still pangs. Being single, and to have never been in love, at least to never have that love reciprocated. All of this is, of course, non-platonic love which I am referring to. Most of the […]
Toxicity Sold as Love: How the Media Affects Perceptions of Love
While romantic comedies may be a favorite for many, they do not always portray love in an accurate or healthy way. According to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), of the 118 movies that they counted from major studios, 18.6% of the movies contained someone that identified as LGBTQ. Many popular films follow […]
It’s not a phase
When some people hear the term asexuality, they have positive, negative and neutral responses. Anyone who identifies as part of the asexual spectrum knows what it is like to hear “it’s just a phase” or “you just haven’t met the right…” but we all know these lines are just a misunderstanding of who we really […]
I CARE kickoff promotes sexual violence prevention
USD’s I CARE — an organization dedicated to providing information about consent and sexual violence prevention — hosted a kickoff event on the Munster University Center west lawn Thursday, Oct. 1. I CARE was founded in 2017 with federal grant money. Its purpose is to direct students to information and resources on sexual violence prevention […]
Baier: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there
Q: I want to start a relationship. The guy is nice, caring, he’s everything anyone would ever want. I’m scared because of my history with guys — ever since I was small everyone walks out on me. My father. My ex-boyfriend. That’s how we separate. I’m scared that it’s gonna happen again if I start […]