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Savanna Briscoe

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Disney movies corrupt the minds of little girls

Disney movies corrupt the minds of little girls

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • February 27, 2020

As a little girl, I grew up binge-watching every Disney princess movie, in awe of their beauty and grace. Even to this day, I still remember almost every song from “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinderella.”...

Pornography degrades women

Pornography degrades women

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • February 13, 2020

For years, pornography has been widely available, mostly free and easily accessible. With the touch of a button on our cell phones or laptops, we have access to anything we could want to watch. Although...

Social media creates more hurt than pleasure

Social media creates more hurt than pleasure

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • February 5, 2020

It is true that what you may see on the internet isn’t always reality. Social media has become an outlet for those who want to portray a picture-perfect life. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and many other...

Sexual assault and politics are intertwined

Sexual assault and politics are intertwined

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • January 23, 2020

For reasons unknown, as a society we continue to ignore the major red flags that arise when it comes to politicians and their prior history with sexual assault. Many politicians have been convicted or...

Men’s mental health is often overlooked

Men’s mental health is often overlooked

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • November 20, 2019
A CW columnist argues in favor of better mental health awareness for men.
The beauty industry creates unrealistic standards

The beauty industry creates unrealistic standards

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • November 7, 2019
A CW columnist decries the beauty industry.
Having a dog in college isn’t practical

Having a dog in college isn’t practical

Savanna Briscoe, Staff columnist • February 16, 2019
Before coming to college, many students fantasize over the idea of owning a dog; this is before they know how much work it is to take care of one.
Critics misinterpret the purpose of feminism

Critics misinterpret the purpose of feminism

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • November 29, 2018
You don’t have to be an extremist when it comes to being a feminist. There is no right or wrong way to be a feminist. Some people take it farther than others, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Music brings people together

Music brings people together

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist • November 6, 2018
Sometimes when we hear a song, it can bring us back memories – some good and some bad. Whatever genre of music, it all brings us closer together.
The US should pass a law that prohibits catcalling

The US should pass a law that prohibits catcalling

Savanna Briscoe, Contributing Writer • August 30, 2018
A few months ago, the French minister for gender equality, Marlene Schiappa, petitioned that Paris, France should make “catcalling” illegal. The French legislation recently passed this law banning all public sexual harassment by fining catcallers so that women walking the streets will no longer have to live in fear. Do you think the US should follow suit?