The media has recently become fixated on transgender transition stories, and society’s perception of gender has begun to shift. With this new perspective, some have begun to question why public restrooms are still separated by gender. Some colleges and government buildings have even enacted laws that move towards “potty parity,” particularly by targeting single-occupant gendered […]
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The Top 10 Reasons Why David Letterman Will Be Missed
This Wednesday, late night icon, David Letterman will be saying goodbye to audiences and signing off for good from his talk show, “Late Show with David Letterman.” Our writer shares ten reasons why we will sincerely miss the iconic master of comedy.
My Sister’s Gutsy Journey: Raising Awareness for World IBD Day
More than 40 countries around the world will come together tomorrow to help raise awareness for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in honor of World IBD Day. Celebrated annually on May 19, this year’s efforts focus on a global video movement that encourages those affected by IBD to share their journey in short videos with the theme, “United We Stand.”
The Importance of Batman
Happy Batman Day! Seventy-six years ago today, Batman (created by artist, Bob Kane and writer, Bill Finger) made his first ever appearance in Detective Comics #27. On account of those early comic book appearances that catapulted the Caped Crusader into stardom, today Batman has become one of of the most well known characters in the history of our American […]
Kindness in Crisis: Charitable Giving in Times of Disaster
On Saturday April 25th, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal. The earthquake, centered just northwest of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, resulted in avalanches on Mt. Everest, the destruction of entire villages, widespread destruction, loss of numerous historical structures, and the loss of more than 2,500 lives. The death toll includes people from all walks of […]
Calling All Writers! Add A Little Spring In Your Step
This season, we are looking for four Staff Writers who must be committed to writing a minimum of two articles a month. If you are a dedicated, passionate writer, send your application to us. Our team of Editors is looking for friendly individuals who can be team players, are sociable and enthusiastic personalities with a sense of humor and are extremely pop culture savvy. Most of all, we are interested in bright minds who are able to create their own fingerprint with their writing.
Navigating Fashion After 40: Should There Be An Age Limit on What You Wear?
Representation of women over the age of 40 in the media is seriously lacking. When we do see older women on our television screens and in our magazines, they appear dowdy and their sole purpose tends to be emotional support and comfort. They are almost never the objects of sexual desire. When older women demand […]
Before It’s Too Late: A Precautionary Tale on Concussions
On March 10, 2015, Patrick Willis retired from the National Football League. Willis, an 8x All-Pro had missed a significant portion of the 2014 season with ‘turf toe’. Despite the belief that he would return, his injury helped him realize that football was not worth the long-term pain that can plague a life post-retirement. Willis’ […]
Letter from the Editor: Spring Fever
As the weeks grow milder and longer days arrive, we will start to see the beautiful blossoms of nature and the warmth of summer’s approach. The early days of spring give me such an incredible feeling of merriment and joy, especially on long and welcomed walks in the woods that reveal not just the beautiful signs of the season, but everything that is to follow in the next months—warmer weather, bright sunshine, and an array of colors to brighten our days.
Nominate The Hudsucker for a Shorty Award
Coming off a stellar 2014 and now heading into our third year of social journalism this summer, The Hudsucker has been nominated for a Shorty Award in the Blogger category! Our creative and passionate team of writers have seen much success from their contributions to our online magazine since coming into the blogosphere in 2012. From being recognized […]
‘Buy a Lady a Drink’: Turning Beer into Clean Water
Water.org in partnership with Belgian beer company, Stella Artois have launched their latest campaign ‘Buy a Lady a Drink’, focusing on the long and harrowing treks women around the world make in order to find clean water. In an effort to drive forth awareness on the global water crisis and help provide successful results, the campaign aims to put a stop to these water-collecting journeys, so “women can start new journeys of their own.”
Super Bowl XLIX: Seahawks vs Patriots
The excitement had been brewing all season for a showdown of this kind. Even for football fans who didn’t cheer for either team (like myself) or for people who aren’t fans of the game, it’s a good excuse to eat junk food, maybe have a few drinks, hang out with friends and maybe watch a […]
The Ramifications of Binge Watching
What are you currently binge watching? Whether it’s old comedies or a new dramatic series, there’s no shortage of TV shows to binge watch. My 94 year old Grandma who just watched eight episodes of Downton Abbey, or my 3 1/2 year old niece whose binging through Dora The Explorer will also tell you there is no age limit to this […]
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